Schnecksville News

Anthony Santilli, 12, of Bethlehem and Sierra Dorschutz, 13, of Coplay taste a chocolate sauce they just made during a baking program at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute in Schnecksville .

The fourth and final hearing on Wal-Mart's proposal to erect a planned commercial development in North Whitehall Township concluded Wednesday after testimony about potential traffic problems.

GALA IN THE GARDEN Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Gala in the Garden on May 31 on its South Allentown campus.

SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. - Sandra A. Cederberg, 71, of Schnecksville, Pa., died Sunday , in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., after a courageous battle with cancer.

When Christina Gallucci first started riding her bicycle 10 miles every day to work at KidsPeace in Schnecksville , she did it to avoid spewing car exhaust into the air.

Buying a house is one of life's biggest decisions but it took Elmer Shaffer only 15 minutes Saturday to become a new homeowner.

Shaffer, 74, of North Whitehall Township, was the top bidder at an auction for a home in Schnecksville built by students at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.

He got it for $344,000.

''Looks like you're stuck with me,'' Shaffer said, turning to one of his new neighbors.

More than 50 people showed up for the sale and took a tour of the one-story ''age in place'' home at 4825 Spruce St. before auctioneer John Pfeiffer opened the bidding at $350,000.

This Saturday, another house will go up for sale, joining the nearly 1,500 already crowding the Lehigh Valley housing market.

The green ranch house at 4825 Spruce St. in Schnecksville has granite countertops, a spacious backyard and a fireplace.

But the sellers are hoping buyers will be more taken by its one-story design, extra-wide halls and easy-to-reach cabinets.

That's because the house, built by students at the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, is an ''age in place'' home -- one that was specially designed with the elderly and handicapped in mind.

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THE VITAL STATS: NAME: Bruce Frassinelli AGE: 68 HOMETOWN: Schnecksville HEIGHT: 5' 10' BEFORE: 257 pounds AFTER: 172 pounds TOTAL POUNDS LOST: 85 pounds in 9 months What ...

EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS The second annual Embrace Your Dreams/First Tee Reverse Auction, held Wednesday, May 14, at the Holiday Inn, Fogelsville, drew hundreds of hopeful winners and ''lucky losers'' eager to win ...

The Yankees' Fan Club in the Lehigh Valley makes a few trips every year to Yankee Stadium to see the Bronx Bombers.

Do you dream of a one-stop-shop this Memorial Day weekend, where you can pick up all those cook-out favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and beer.

MAHONING VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, 323 Country Club Road, Mahoning Township, will be the site of the 15th annual Scholarship of Need Golf Tournament today.

Mrs. Cory Smull, 5th Grade Teacher at Schnecksville Elementary! Mrs. Smull was nominated by parent Terri Geisel on behalf of her son Alexander.

A local man is sharing his passion for planes with the public. Schnecksville resident Ed Figuli is heading to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland this week to take part in an annual air show. via WFMZ

The Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services honored 15 people over the age of 60 and one community group for exceptional generosity with their time and talents towards enhancing the lives of others at ... via The Morning Call

We're celebrating Mothers young and old today. Here in Lehigh County, we caught up with one special mom who has given a home to more than her own. via WFMZ

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is located in Schnecksville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Formerly known as part of the Trexler Game Preserve, the zoo is home to otters, kangaroos, otters and more. via MergeDigital

A STUDENT ART SHOW will be held 6:30-9 p.m. today in the lobby of Tamaqua Area School District auditorium, 502 Penn St. via The Morning Call

Subdivision plans for a five-lot shopping complex proposed by Wal-Mart were tabled Wednesday by North Whitehall Township supervisors after attorneys for the opponents raised legal issues. via The Morning Call