{"id":87233,"date":"2026-01-15T06:27:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/87233\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:27:19","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-147","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/87233\/","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=147134\" 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\/ncc-welding.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"NCC Hosts Welding Fabrication Competition\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SkillsUSA held a competition where winners from one team will head to the state competition with hopes of reaching nationals.<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Northampton Community College\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147134\" 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=147131\" 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=\"LEHIGH COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOSH SIEGEL ANNOUNCES  ADMINISTRATION  APPOINTMENTS\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA \u2013 January 14, 2026 \u2013 Today, Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel unveiled his cabinet appointments, marking a decisive step in launching a bold and forward-thinking\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147131\" 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=147128\" 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\/26-soup-crawl.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Enjoy a SOUP-er Time Exploring Emmaus!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>January 14th, 2026\u00a0 \u2013 Warm up this winter with a day full of flavor and fun! Emmaus Main Street Partners is thrilled to serve up the 7th\u00a0Annual Emmaus Soup Crawl, taking place Saturday,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147128\" 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=147125\" 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\/colleen-green.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Indie Rock Musicians Colleen Green and Cassie Ramone Are Bringing Their Tour to Bethlehem\u2019s Ice House\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Indie Rock Musicians Colleen Green and Cassie Ramone Are Bringing Their Tour to Bethlehem\u2019s Ice House<\/p>\n<p>(Bethlehem, PA)\u2013 A pair of indie rock musicians are embarking on a joint solo \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147125\" 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=147121\" 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\/allentown-city-seal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Allentown City Council Holds Special Meeting on 2026 Budget\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>January 13, 2026 \u2014 Allentown City Council held a special meeting this evening to consider the City\u2019s 2026 Budget.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, City Council voted on the budget submitted by \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147121\" 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=147114\" 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\/bi-dirt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Barry Isett &amp; Associates Expands Construction Quality Assurance Services to Safeguard Projects and Communities\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Barry Isett &amp; Associates Expands Construction Quality Assurance Services to Safeguard Projects and Communities<\/p>\n<p>Wilkes-Barre, PA \u2014 January 6, 2026 \u2014 Barry Isett &amp; Associates\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147114\" 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=147106\" 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\/11\/cccf-25.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carbon Foundation Seeks Public Nominations for Community Awards\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[1\/12\/26] \u2500 The Carbon County Community Foundation is inviting the public to submit nominations for its Community\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147106\" 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=147103\" 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\/City-of-Easton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"City of Easton Announces $1.25M in Year-End Grant Awards for Infrastructure and Public Safety Improvements\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EASTON, PA \u2013 January 12, 2026 \u2013 The City of Easton concluded 2025 with a significant investment in its future with the receipt of $1.25 million in grants secured during the month\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147103\" 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=147100\" 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\/turnstone.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ASR Media, Social T Marketing &amp; 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