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John J. ‘Jack’ Kelleher (1959 – 2026) John J. “Jack” Kelleher Jr., 67, formerly of Bethlehem and most recently of Macungie, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Inpatient Hospice Division of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem on March 3, 1959, Jack was the son of the late John J. Kelleher Sr. and Kathryn (Aldinger) Kelleher. He was the beloved husband of Susan E. (Loveitt) Kelleher.

Motley B. Davis (1946 – 2026) Motley B. Davis, 79, of Easton, Pa., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Easton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the beloved husband of Carmen M. (Pena) Davis, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Chatham, Va., on Dec. 20, 1946, Motley was the son of the late Robert and Mamie (Waller) Davis.

Find a seat on the SteelStacks lawn this summer, and odds are the family beside you is cheering for a country on the other side of the planet. Beneath the same Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces that once defined the city of Bethlehem, fans from dozens of countries have been gathering all summer to watch the world’s biggest tournament together–for free. This is SoccerFest, ArtsQuest’s free World Cup viewing party, and it has developed into one of the most unique gatherings in the Lehigh Valley.

Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin say they are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred last month in Milford Township, Bucks County, as a suspected DUI. In a news release, police said the accident happened shortly before 10:45 p.m. June 20 on N. Old Bethlehem Pike near Rosedale Road. Police said the 32-year-old driver of a 2022 black Chevy Equinox was southbound on N. Old Bethlehem Pike when he left the lane of travel and struck a utility pole on the right side of the road.

If you’re looking for a way to support local businesses or just want a break from cooking, opportunity is knocking at your door. Nearly a dozen local establishments will offer customers special savings during Hellertown-Lower Saucon Summer Restaurant Week July 12-18. Presented by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, the semi-annual event showcases restaurants and other businesses that constitute the dining and scene in Saucon Valley.

This month, the country turns 250, and like any milestone birthday, it invites the question we usually save for ourselves: how are we holding up on the health front? Thinking about that in terms of a ‘then and now’ comparison, it’s a mixed answer. In many ways, we’re vastly better off than the people who signed the Declaration. In others, modern living has undone some of the healthy habits our ancestors had no choice but to make part of their daily routine. Start with the obvious.

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Republican Stacy Garrity is trying to differentiate herself from incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro on something that’s top of mind for many Pennsylvanians–data center development.

Carol L. Ziegler (1942 – 2026) Carol L. Ziegler, 84, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center in Richlandtown. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. “Bucky” Ziegler, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2024. Born in Fountain Hill on May 25, 1942, Carol was the cherished daughter of the late Richard I. and Elsie M. (Gackenbach) Masteller.

Pennsylvania State Police say a pair of suspects stole nearly $1,700 from a skill game machine in upper Bucks County last month by using a device to ā€œtrick the machineā€ into printing payment vouchers. According to a news release, the theft happened June 24 at the Sunoco at 2099 Quaker Pointe Drive, Milford Township, near Quakertown.

Rev. Albert E. Schneider Jr. (1942 – 2026) The Rev. Albert E. Schneider Jr., 84, of Hellertown, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Throughout his long and vibrant life, Al frequently expressed his deep desire to live to see the 250th anniversary of our country. Having lived his life exceptionally well, he peacefully fulfilled that final wish, passing away on Independence Day. Born in Lower Saucon Township on Jan.