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Week in review: Jan. 21-27, 2024

B. Braun Medical
Donna S. Fisher
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For LehighValleyNews.com
This is the B. Braun Medical company building in June, 2023.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. 605-pounder: One of Pa.’s biggest black bears of 2023 bagged in Lehigh Valley

Black bear
Cheryl Senter
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AP
Almost 3,000 black bears were harvested during the commonwealth’s 2023 season, according to preliminary data from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Five bears were bagged in Lehigh County, with 21 harvested from Northampton County,

2. 1980s Southern rockers announced for Quakertown concert series

.38 Special to play Univest Performance Series
Courtesy of Univest Performance Center
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Southern rock band .38 Special, known for the hits 'Hold On Loosely' and 'Caught Up in You,' will play the Sounds of Summer series at Quakertown's Univest Performance Center

3. Lehigh Valley kitten rescue adjusts operations, prepares for court fight

tiny kittens in an incubator
Ryan Gaylor
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LehighValleyNews.com
Foxy's Cradle specializes in rescuing kittens under four weeks old, who need an incubator like this one, brought to a Foxy's Cradle fundraiser in North Whitehall Township Sunday.

4. Carl's Corner sold: New owner plans to 'keep on keeping on' hallowed sandwich shop

Carl's Corner in Bethlehem
Will Oliver
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LehighValleyNews.com
Carl's Corner, at West Elizabeth Avenue and North New Street in Bethlehem, is under new ownership along with the Nazareth-area location. The new owner says he closed on the sale of the business this month.

5. Best-selling duo in music history to reunite, play Allentown's PPL Center

Brooks and Dunn

6. Lehigh Valley native chosen CEO of B. Braun of America

Rob Albert
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B. Braun Medical Inc.
Rob Albert was named new chief executive officer of B. Braun of America, the company announced Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The board of directors said Albert, who has been with B. Braun for 40 years, will become CEO starting April 1.

7. Officers, detainees left in the cold by broken heating system at Allentown Police Department

Allentown Police Department, Allentown City Hall, Allentown Arts Park, Lehigh County Jail, prison, Allentown Center City, Lehigh valley
Donna S. Fisher
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For LehighValleyNews.com
This is the Allentown Police Department headquarters in Allentown

8. 'Thank you letter' from Israeli official causes a stir among Easton City Council

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Brian Myszkowski
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LehighValleyNews.com
Easton resident Arthur Ravitz hands a letter of thanks from an Israel government official to Mayor Sal Panto Jr. during Wednesday's council meeting.