{"id":191055,"date":"2026-05-13T10:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191055\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:11:21","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-457","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191055\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149312\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"May 12 Update on Lehigh County Mail Balloting Ahead of 5\/19 Primary\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2014 Earlier this month, Lehigh County Officials became aware that a clerical error resulted in the initial batch of mail ballots for the May 2026 primary being generated\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149312\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149310\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cetronia-news.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CETRONIA AMBULANCE CORPS TO CELEBRATE EMS WEEK WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>South Whitehall Township, PA \u2013\u00a0Cetronia Ambulance Corps will mark National EMS Week, May 17-23, 2026, with a series of community events designed to recognize EMS professionals\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149310\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149306\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kapoor-Cares.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Allentown Rescue Mission Supporter Honored for Lifetime Giving\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly announced the recipient of its 2026 Kapoor Cares Award, Eddinger Propane Gas, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Eddinger Propane Gas, a family-owned and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149306\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149303\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stephen-Schleig.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Easton Area School District Alumnus Stephen Schleig Earns National NASRO Recognition\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Easton Area School District Alumnus Stephen Schleig Earns National NASRO Recognition\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Easton Area School District alumnus and school police officer Stephen Schleig has received\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149303\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149300\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wick-it-Candle-Bar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Wick It Candle Bar and Owner Danica Hartenfels Featured on Season 22 of The Blox, the World\u2019s Largest Live-In Startup Competition\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t[May 12, 2026 ] \u2014 Wick It Candle Bar is proud to announce its feature on Season 22 of The Blox, the largest live-in startup competition in the world, produced by BetaBlox.<\/p>\n<p>Season 22 is \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149300\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149297\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/arts-quest-logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Spring Into Savings with ArtsQuest\u2019s 2-Day Spring Savings Sale\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. May 12, 2026\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsy0tuwyAUQNHVwAyLnx8wYJCJtxHxeY5RcZ0AtdvdV6k6PVc3e2mT5kDRC2MscAGW0807k3UGA3HW3M2rcYAaY0xKRWlAOVo8BK40JiGkMutdiBQlN04kJJr3kvGjvNgeSsXWmQEXrUlrtCyf9fs5vQOtfhvj2Ym6EbkQuVzXNYU2-usL-5iO9iByoTvmEljDiqEjK9n_wf0fiLpJK7QG2nz5XA-i-djwDLXiT8X8wDalY6d9NMT9fccZEw9OsaDAMp2SZU5KziBZEUHpjFzR08vfAAAA__8BllYt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is excited to announce a limited-time\u00a0ONLINE-ONLY\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsyzmOKyEUheHVQEbpMhRDQODE27BuwcVGj_IAvHL37ltudXKC7-jPUflkwHKK0jlvQVoP_BZLQGszrCrkVRbEjAUoaMJVm6DTymu0CNpQklJpVy5Spk2BCzIRMzBqpn_1JXasjfoQzobNu1Q2L_LRvp7L5-At3uZ8DqZPTJ2ZOr_f7wX7HK__NOby6FemzuPZ6_068Pgs3ylXFJ0a4SBRc_yFyx8wfVJeGmN5j_VeHszAvNGBrdF3o3ylvqTHzsfsRPun3lZKgEEL1NYLk5IXQSkQNnm5WW0ygeZHVD8BAAD__9l6XGM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2-Day Spring Savings Sale<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, May 14 to Friday, May 15, 2026. \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149297\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149290\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retreat-maker.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Historic Bethlehem Launches New Maker\u2019s Retreats in Colonial Industrial Quarter\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Images provided by Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites, \u00a0showing activities attendees will experience at the Maker\u2019s Retreats June 12-14 and Oct. 16-18, as well as a photograph\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149290\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149278\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/coply.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Owner of Iconic King Kone to Revitalize Former 2nd Street Tavern as \u201cThe Coplay Cabin\u201d\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>COPLAY, Pennsylvania \u2014 Rick Safi, the longtime owner of the legendary King Kone in Whitehall, has officially closed on the purchase of the 2nd Street Tavern located at 33 N. 2nd Street.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149278\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149276\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nccc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"NCC Receives Grant to Enhance Safety\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The College has been awarded a grant for Public Safety upgrades\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0BETHLEHEM, PA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Northampton Community College (NCC) Department of Public Safety received $50,000\u00a0in grant\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149276\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149273\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PARISIAN-PHOENIX-PUBLISHING.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh Valley Publisher Celebrates 50 books in Five Years\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EASTON, Pa.\u2014 What started as a project for the faculty art show at Northampton Community College 10 years ago has grown into a full-service traditional publishing, editorial services,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149273\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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