Will Oliver
Bethlehem Area reporterI cover the city of Bethlehem and its surrounding area for LehighValleyNews.com. I worked previously as a staff writer turned managing editor at The Houston Home Journal in Perry, Georgia. Before that, I worked as a co-host for the Morning Show on 94.7 WTBF-FM out of Troy, Alabama. During my time in the multimedia journalism program at Troy University, I contributed to the student-run publication, The Tropolitan, and had my undergraduate capstone project printed on the front page of The Montgomery Advertiser. I enjoy drumming, disc golf, going to concerts and trying to cook. My dog, Bella, and I would love to meet you. Give me a call at 610-984-8220 or shoot me an email at willo@lehighvalleynews.com.
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District 131 is made up of parts of Lehigh, Northampton and Montgomery counties. Here’s a brief look at the respective candidates, including the two Democrats hoping to take the spot of a Republican incumbent.
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Those out and about in Bethlehem shared their thoughts on a Friday earthquake, which made one man reminisce of larger quakes back home while others had a more lighthearted view.
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The amenities make a difference, and all of it “separates us from a run-of-the-mill middle class hotel to a luxury historic hotel,” said Hotel Bethlehem Managing Partner Bruce Haines.
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Lower Saucon council unanimously agreed on Wednesday to have Police Chief Thomas Barndt go before school officials to gather opinions before potentially moving forward on a school resource officer.
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Everyone is still welcome to come to the lectern at Bethlehem City Council meetings after a resolution to limit public comment to include only “residents and taxpayers” was tabled on Tuesday.
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Allen Jahmell Grimes, 18, of Bethlehem, is reportedly awaiting extradition at Rikers Island in New York City after being caught by U.S. Marshals over the weekend.
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If approved as written, “A municipal authority shall provide notice to utility customers if the municipal authority determines that the water usage has increased by 50% for one month above the average water usage for the property.”
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Township Manager Doug Bruce said the plans set forth in the Lehigh Valley Priority Climate Action Plan for Transportation Decarbonization will “set a precedent for other regions to follow.”
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With Bethlehem City Council set to vote Tuesday on limiting public comment periods to only “residents and taxpayers," a media law professional told LehighValleyNews.com such a measure could be “legally problematic.”
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The Steel City cell tower was planned to include a 125-foot tower, panel antennas, equipment cabinets and a diesel, standby generator on a ground-level concrete pad.
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- Golden arches now shining over Westgate Mall in Bethlehem
- Over $7.6M coming for stormwater, sewer upgrades in Northampton County
- AP calls it for Sabih in Democratic nomination for 131st House District
- Lower Saucon Fire Rescue reports uptick in calls; township council approves $235K in donations
- Bethlehem Library bookmobile finishes final chapter, but new page is in the works
- 'Leopard never changes its spots': New labor attorney on the way for Lower Saucon
- With $75K in hand for bonuses, Bethlehem Police looks to expand ranks
- Tax increase still on the table for BASD among new revenues, slashed expenses
- Walnut Street Garage demolition ‘on target’ to be done in next couple of months, parking director says
- All about trust: Bethlehem City Council gets crash course in government ethics