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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With other communities around the state adopting bans on plastic bags, Lower Saucon could be on its way to something similar. if approved, it would involve a transition process to show shoppers the bigger picture and give time for businesses to properly offload plastic bags on hand. -
USA Today nominated Hotel Bethlehem for its sixth consecutive run at the Best Historic Hotel in America title — something the luxury landmark has brought home the past three years in a row. Now it's time for the community to pitch in for the win.
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An underdog story chock-full of band tees: ‘Ocean Avenue: An Emo/Pop-Punk Musical!’ debuting July 13Drawing at least some inspiration for the piece from My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” and the jukebox musical “Rock of Ages,” playwright Barry Knoblach said emo and pop-punk don’t necessarily have to be your cup of tea to have a blast at the show.
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Mayor J. William Reynolds says turning the lights on at SteelStacks' blast furnaces would be costly for land owner Wind Creek, running up to as much as $1 million. But one city councilman says they need to be illuminated by the time Musikfest begins.
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For years, both Bethlehem and Redevelopment Authority have claimed ownership of the Hotel Bethlehem parking area and exit lane, respectively, while the hotel has used both for business purposes for over two decades.
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Fire Chief Rick Delmore said the department is “severely lacking” personnel, mostly during the daytime hours. It serves Hellertown and neighboring Lower Saucon Township, providing a volunteer-based fire force with paid EMS services.
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On June 19, Lower Saucon supervisors voted to begin the process of adding a paid chief position to the township, with the right candidate handling administrative duties of the fire force and leading its personnel.
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A statistic from the National Council on Aging that shows about one in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse.
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Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church said those interested can expect to hear, or may even sign up to read themselves, the entire Bible in 15-minute segments from noon-9 p.m. each day. The marathon reading event isn’t associated with the festival.
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Reminiscing on Pride Party Palooza 2023, which was also the inaugural event, organizer Scottie Prime said seeing smiling faces all around was his favorite part.
- Something sweet making its way to Historic Bethlehem this Saturday
- Bethlehem swears in Reynolds for his 2nd term
- Ruling on 8 apartments in Bethlehem deferred; elevations submitted were from project across town
- Reason unclear for Retro Burger closing after 2-year run
- New ice rink, fitness center going in at family-friendly Bethlehem skating spot
- 'Small price to pay': Hellertown Council approves 1.5-mill tax increase to give fire company 'breathing room'
- Bethlehem’s Steel Ice Center presents updated plans for facilities expansion Thursday
- Bethlehem welcomes newest edition of City Council, 1st-ever elected African American member
- No criminal charges in Five10 Flats apartment fire, police say
- 13 Lehigh Valley agencies get $400K grant to fight homelessness
- Townhome project pitched for West Bethlehem dialed back; zoners OK relief
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