Emmaus Arts Commission Presents: Monster Mash Student Film Festival

Date: October 22, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Time Details: Doors Open at 1:30PM
Location: Emmaus Movie Theater
Address: 19 S 4th Street Emmaus, PA 18049

Voting for the 2023 election has officially commenced in Lehigh and Northampton counties. From now until October 23, eligible voters who have not yet applied for mail ballots can conveniently visit their county’s election office. In a process known as ballot-on-demand, they can apply for, complete, and submit their ballots all in one visit.

This year, voters will be making crucial decisions in several statewide judicial races, including the Supreme Court, as well as county-level offices such as Lehigh County commissioner and Northampton County Council. Additionally, multiple municipal races are underway.

One of the most fiercely contested battles is taking place in school board elections. Across the Valley, these races have become battlegrounds for ongoing debates surrounding curriculum, books, and LGBTQ student rights, resulting in highly competitive contests.

For those who wish to cast their votes in the November 7 election but are not yet registered, there is a deadline approaching. Voter registration applications must be completed by 5 p.m. on October 23. This can be done either online at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov or in person at your county elections office.

Man, 85, Killed in Allentown Hit-and-Run, Major Road Closed

A section of Union Boulevard in Allentown washut down on Thursday following a tragic hit-and-run incident, as confirmed by authorities.

According to a news release from the Allentown police, they are actively investigating the crash, which resulted in the death of a male pedestrian. The incident occurred around 7:01 a.m. at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Jerome Street.

Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio stated that the victim was an 85-year-old Allentown resident who was struck by a vehicle. Buglio also mentioned that the man's identity would not be disclosed until his next-of-kin has been notified and given adequate time to cope with the loss.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday to further investigate the incident.

Emmaus’ Madelyn McCartney Wins Cross Country Title

In an impressive display of skill, sophomore Madelyn McCartney claimed the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference title at DeSales University, clocking in at 19 minutes and 8 seconds. This victory came a year after she secured the second position in the same meet. McCartney dominated the race, leading the pack from the beginning to the end, leaving her closest competitor,

McCartney's stellar performance was complemented by her teammates, as three of them clinched top-eight positions. This collective effort propelled the Green Hornets to their fourth consecutive EPC team title. Junior Payton Campbell finished strong in fifth place with a time of 20:28, while senior Brooke Miller secured the sixth position, completing the race in 20:32. Junior Addison Johnson rounded off the impressive team effort by securing the eighth spot with a time of 20:36.

Marte Hits Walk-off Single in Ninth, D-backs Beat Phillies 2-1 and Close to 2-1 in NLCS

Ketel Marte ended his impressive three-hit performance with a game-winning single in the ninth inning. Rookie pitcher Brandon Pfaadt showcased his skills, delivering 5 2/3 innings of scoreless play as the Arizona Diamondbacks made a remarkable comeback, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday. This victory narrowed the NL Championship Series to a 2-1 score.

Facing the possibility of trailing 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona managed to equalize the score with Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s crucial RBI double. Gurriel kick-started the ninth inning with a leadoff walk against Craig Kimbrel, advanced to second base after stealing and reached third following Pavin Smith’s infield single.

Then, Marte, one of the standout performers for the Diamondbacks in this series, delivered a well-placed liner that dropped in front of center fielder Johan Rojas. This hit sent the Diamondbacks into a jubilant celebration on the field.

Lehigh Valley Field Hockey: Emmaus Looking for 8th EPC Title in a Row

Since their loss to Stroudsburg in 2014, Emmaus has maintained a remarkable record in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference field hockey tournament, boasting an impressive 40 league and conference titles throughout their illustrious history.

This week, Emmaus is aiming for their eighth consecutive title, with the EPC semifinals set to take place on Thursday night at Whitehall. However, the Hornets face a challenging path to victory as they are pitted against three formidable opponents in their bracket. Currently ranked No. 11 in the latest Max Field Hockey Top 25 national rankings, Emmaus finds itself trailing only District One’s Conestoga and District 3 rival Lower Dauphin in the national standings. In the state rankings, Emmaus holds the No. 5 spot.

Really?

The diesel cruise liner Queen Elizabeth II gets about 50 feet to the gallon.

Mix baby powder with your kitty litter to give it a fresher odor.

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were both descendants of King Edward I of England.

Smile a Bit

Joe lives next door to a slightly dotty old lady in her 90s named Mabel.
One day Joe gets a phone call from Mabel and she says to him, “Joe, can you please come over and help me? I’ve got a complicated jigsaw puzzle and I can’t figure out how to get started.”
So Joe thinks for a second and then he asks Mabel, “What’s the picture meant to be when it’s finished, Mabel?”
“The picture on the box is a rooster,” Mabel responds.
Joe’s busy but Mabel’s a dear old lady, so he decides to go over to help her.
Mabel welcomes Joe and escorts him into her dining room where the box and its contents are all over her dining table.
Joe surveys the situation in front of him and then he turns to Mabel and says, “Mabel, I have to tell you, there’s no way we’ll be assembling these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.”
“Why’s that Joe?” Mable asks.
Joe smiles benevolently and then says, “Mabel, why don’t you make me a nice cup of tea.”
“OK Joe,” says Mabel with a smile.
And then Joe sighs deeply and says, “While you’re making the tea, I’ll put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.”

Readers Speak Out:

Reader, Peggy, writes to us:
"There is a large movement to "leave the leaves" - that is, leaving the fall leaves in flower beds and elsewhere because it is an important habitat for insects over the winter (all kinds, and no they are not all out to get us). Of course, it is important to remove those on the streets for safety's sake.

There is data that says even leaving 1/3 of the leaves and just keeping them in your flower beds is incredibly helpful.

Another good practice is chop and drop plant stems or leaving some stems (especially those with flower heads that have gone to seed) for birds and critters. Many insects lay eggs in the stems of plants so leaving them till spring or cutting them and putting them in a side spot in your yard can be helpful.

It personally makes me sad how people are obsessed with perfect sterile lawns. Many other countries (the Netherlands is one) and areas in the US, do not abide by this excessive clean up of wild things.”
You can go to https://homegrownnationalpark.org/ to learn more."

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