Today we celebrate the birthday of the National Guard which was organized as the Minutemen in 1607. According to the National Day Calendar, Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought in the Revolutionary War, first used the term “National Guard” in 1824 as a way to characterize each state’s militia. Thank you for your service.
1. As we can see from LehighValleyNews.com,the weather could be taking a turn toward wintry later this week. The National Weather Service at Mt. Holly, NJ, says today, at least, should be sunny with a high of 40 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 23 degrees.
2. The Schuylkill County coroner has ruled on the cause of a third death at the scene of a fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters last week.
3. Musikfest on Monday announced two more musical acts that will be part of its 40th anniversary.
4. LGBTQ students are better protected now, thanks to a new state regulation.
5. ICYMI: Don't miss our weekly LehighValleyNews.com quiz!
