Meteorologists are predicting that the upcoming weekend might mirror the previous one, featuring a rainy Saturday, followed by a breezy Sunday with dropping temperatures. Although weather models are aligned on the overall pattern, one scenario suggests that Saturday's storm might veer off the coast, leaving us dry. If the Lehigh Valley weather forecast seems déjà vu, it's because meteorologists are closely monitoring another end-of-the-week system. The question remains: could it bypass us this time?

PA 'Mountain Lion' Sighting Was Just A Big House Cat

Pennsylvania State Police warned Lehigh County locals to beware after a possible mountain lion sighting in Lower Macungie Township Saturday—but according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, it was likely only a large house cat.

1. Set up your workspace: Line a sturdy table with flattened grocery bags, newsprint, or butcher paper. Have your permanent marker, carving tools, and bowls nearby.

2. Draw your design: After you’ve determined the best side of your pumpkin for a face, use the permanent marker to sketch out eyes, a nose, and a toothy grin.

3. Draw your lid: Outline a circular lid around the pumpkin stem, about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Add a notch in the back if you like — this makes it easier to line up.

4. Cut out the pumpkin lid: With a slim pumpkin carving knife (the carving tool with a toothed blade like a mini-saw) or serrated knife, cut along the outline of your pumpkin lid. Make sure you slice through the pumpkin at a 45-degree inward angle, so you’ll be able to replace the lid without it falling in.

5. Remove the pumpkin seeds: The seeds are all attached to the pumpkin and each other by thin strings. Grab the big bunches of seeds with your hands and place them in one of the bowls, to be cleaned later.

6. Scoop out the insides of the pumpkin: Using a ladle or the scraper that came with your kit (or a metal spoon if you don’t have this tool), clean out the inside of the pumpkin until no stringy bits remain. Discard the pumpkin guts in the second bowl.

7. Wipe off the pumpkin: Use the kitchen towel to wipe off the outside of the pumpkin so that it will be easier and safer to carve.

8. Cut out the design: Make straight cuts into your pumpkin along the lines of your design, removing the pieces and discarding them in the refuse bowl.

9. Clean up the details: Go back in and scrape out any stringy pieces or jagged lines with an X-ACTO knife or the wire tool from your carving kit. You can also scrape off the marker lines while you’re at it, though they won’t be visible in the darkness of night.

10. Light your pumpkin: Insert a tea light candle in the bottom of your pumpkin. Use a long match or lighter to light the pumpkin and replace the lid. Tip: If you’re having trouble lighting the candle, try going through the mouth of the jack-o’-lantern instead of the top.

11. Make roasted pumpkin seeds: Clean and dry the pumpkin seeds, then toss with oil, salt, and any desired seasonings, and roast in a low oven until golden brown.

East Penn School Board Candidates Met Tuesday Evening for a Candidate Forum Held by the League of Woman Voters

Six out of the ten East Penn school board candidates convened at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, close to Emmaus High School, to address community concerns during a candidate event organized by the League of Women Voters. The candidates present, namely Shonta Ford, Joshua Levinson, Gabrielle Klotz, Jeffrey Jankowski, Kristofer DePaolo, and Matt Mull, fielded questions on topics such as school safety, transpareny, and facilities expansion.

Four candidates—Tim Kelly, Angelic Schneider, Paul Barbehenn, and Lawrence Huyssen—were absent from the event. Among them, Angelic Schneider, Lawrence Huyssen, and Paul Barbehenn, who are part of the Republican-endorsed "Your Voice on the Board" slate, chose not to attend.

Macungie Police: Man Charged with Assault Escaped Police Custody.

Authorities reported that a 22-year-old man from Allentown managed to escape police custody in Macungie on Monday after his arrest on domestic violence charges. According to Macungie police, Javien A. Sabater eluded authorities after being apprehended for allegedly assaulting a woman.

As of now, Sabater remains at large, and law enforcement believes he is still within Lehigh County, possibly in Allentown and its nearby areas. Police emphasized that this incident was a targeted act of violence and reassured the public that they do not perceive him as a threat to the general community.

Sabater is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, escape, theft, endangering child welfare, simple assault, obstructing emergency services, and evading arrest. He is described as 5-foot-8 and approximately 150 pounds.

Emmaus Boys Soccer Are Number One!!!!

After a thrilling series of regular season matches in Pennsylvania, a new team has claimed the top spot in our boys soccer rankings. Emmaus outplayed their rival, the previously top-ranked Parkland, and swiftly ascended from the third position to the coveted number one spot just in time for the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference tournament. Due to circumstances beyond their control, Northwestern Lehigh has temporarily moved down a spot. However, it's important to note that they head into the Colonial League tournament undefeated, which kicks off this evening, alongside the EPC tournament.

District 11 Hall of Fame: Many of the Lehigh Valley’s Brightest Stars Inducted

Matt Millen, who distinguished himself under Joe Paterno at Penn State, had an impressive 11-season stint in the NFL, securing four Super Bowl rings. He then transitioned to a successful broadcasting career and served as the president and CEO of the Detroit Lions.

Brian Schneider enjoyed a prolific 13-season career in Major League Baseball, followed by nearly another decade in MLB as the Marlins' catcher's coach and the Mets' quality control coach.

Billy McCaffrey, a key player on Duke's NCAA national championship team, later became a two-time All-American at Vanderbilt and played professional basketball overseas for five seasons.

Millen, Schneider, and McCaffrey excelled in three different sports, achieving prominence at the highest levels. What united them was their roots in the Lehigh Valley, where their talents first shone brightly at the high school level.

Philadelphia Eagles Sign 7-time Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones

The Philadelphia Eagles made a significant move by signing wide receiver Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl honoree, to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

At 34 years old, Jones will be joining forces once again with his former Tennessee Titans teammate, AJ Brown, who actively advocated for Jones' trade to Tennessee back in 2021.

This decision came after the Eagles placed wide receiver Quez Watkins on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. The team also evaluated receivers Marquez Callaway and Dezmon Patmon during Monday's workouts. Ultimately, they opted for Jones, marking his fourth team in as many years.

Jones boasts an impressive career with 13,629 receiving yards, the highest among any active player in the NFL.

Smile a Bit

The wife and I took a long, leisurely drive out to the country and pulled over to fill up our car's gas tank and tires... She was surprised to see that the station had a fee to fill the tires and asked me, "Why in the world do they charge for AIR?!"
I responded, "Inflation."

Really?

Boxing rings are called “rings” because they used to be round.

The Yard. Originally the standard length of the belt that Anglo-Saxons wore. In the early 1100s, King Henry I of England decreed that a yard would be the distance from his nose to the thumb of his outstretched arm, which came to about 36 inches.

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