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                Courtesy/Dischinat familyNancy Dischinat served as executive director of Workforce Board Lehigh Valley for the past 27 years, helping build an environment of skilled workers that created a sought-out business environment.
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                Ryan Gaylor/LehighValleyNews.comThe partisan divide is still a reality when it comes to Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot system. Democrats accounted for nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania's requests. More than 1 million people statewide requested a mail-in ballot, according to the state.
 
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                        After a steady – but not soaking – overnight rain, the area remains on track to break a pair of records that have stood the test of time. But more precipitation is on the way, including snow.
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                        The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon for Carbon and Monroe counties in an "elevation-dependent system."
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                        U.S. Rep. Susan Wild said the House Ethics Committee is split in deliberations over how to handle an investigations into former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz on allegations of sexual misconduct. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Gaetz to lead the Justice Department.
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                        The Lehigh County Board of Elections voted 3-0 to certify 191,158 ballots Wednesday afternoon. Fights over how to count contested provisional ballots are already popping up in the neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and David McCormick.
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                        Organic whole and baby carrots linked to Grimmway Farms, including several brands available in stores throughout the Lehigh Valley, have been recalled due to concerns of E. coli.
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                        The precautionary measure across Pennsylvania comes at no cost to farmers. While the virus hasn't been reported in commonwealth cattle, other states have seen a marked uptick in cases.
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                        The Kutztown Folk Festival, known as the oldest continuously operated folk festival in America, is no more.
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                        Sheetz will offer its holiday price slash on Unleaded 88 fuel this year. The deal will be available at five of six Lehigh Valley Sheetz gas stations, unlike the July 4 promo that was not offered anywhere this year.
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                        The Pennsylvania Supreme Court order Monday is a win for David McCormick and a loss for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey as the campaigns prepare for a statewide recount and press counties for favorable ballot-counting decisions.
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                        Officials on Monday morning cut the ribbon on its per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, treatment plant at the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township. The system uses air to separate the chemicals from water.
 
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                        When people are looking for help from Social Security, it's often because they are experiencing a major life event.
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                        Gov. Wolf's spending plan creates a $200M scholarship program for people entering health care fields.
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                        The governor's office estimates there are 30 to 50 pregnancies per year in the state prison system.
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                        The state is also distributing grants to encourage electrifying fleets for local governments and police forces.
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                        Wolf is reaching for the big bucks in his final year in office, despite the immediate protest from Republican lawmakers in the majority.
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                        The little guy with the cleft lip was rescued from Harley's Haven Dog Rescue.
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                        Carbon and Schuylkill are among the 43 counties that will benefit from the federal funding.
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                        Advocates for immigrant rights argue detention is inhumane and unnecessary.
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                        Local legislators react with praise and caution.
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                        LEPOCO Peace Center organizes Lehigh Valley vigils in support of de-escalation.
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                        The state Supreme Court now will make the ultimate decision on congressional seat boundary lines.
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                        Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent lawmakers a letter with six proposals to fill vacancies.