{"id":192106,"date":"2026-05-14T09:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/192106\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T09:39:21","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-460","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/192106\/","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=149337\" 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\/Amanda-Howard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cedar Crest nurse anesthesia graduate performs life-saving CPR hours after graduation\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA (05\/13\/2026) From commencement to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Amanda Howard, SRNA, had a busy graduation day.<\/p>\n<p>Just hours after graduating from Cedar Crest College\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149337\" 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=149332\" 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\/4h-scholarships.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Teens Win 4-H Scholarships\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: (left) Parker Haydt of Northampton wins Lehigh County 4-H Scholarship (right) Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville wins Lehigh County 4-H Scholarship\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Two Lehigh County\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149332\" 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=149330\" 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\/nc-vote.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Six Poll Workers Needed for May 19, 2026 Primary Election\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t[Northampton County, PA] \u2013\u00a0Due to poll worker cancellations,\u00a0Northampton County Elections Division is seeking six registered voters who live in Northampton County to serve as\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149330\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a>\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149327\" 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\/ssffp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"22nd SouthSide Film Festival Poster Revealed; Bingo Fundraiser Set for Wed., May 20\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA: The custom poster for the 22nd Annual SouthSide Film Festival (SSFF) has been released, along with totes and stickers, at festival headquarters, Deja Brew Coffeehouse\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149327\" 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=149316\" 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\/neffs-donation-zoo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Neffs National Bank is proud to present $100,000 in donations to eight local educational foundations\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Neffs, Pa- The Neffs National Bank, is proud to present $100,000 in donations to eight local educational foundations. These donations will help fund essential educational programs\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149316\" 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=149314\" 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\/Ron-Beitler.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"County Commissioner Ron Beitler (I) Pushes Back on Proposed Intangible Personal Property Tax\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lehigh County Commissioner Ron Beitler (I) issued the following statement after County Controller Mark Pinsley presented at tonight\u2019s Board of Commissioners meeting and requested\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149314\" 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=149312\" 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\/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\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\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 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\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ALLENTOWN, PA (05\/13\/2026) From commencement to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Amanda Howard, SRNA, had a busy graduation day. 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