Week in Review

'Big Bang' Features Nazareth Actress, Prostitution Case Top Local News

Tatamy Bridge opening and stranded Arctic Loons also among top headlines.

Nazareth-area actress Kate Micucci began a role on "Big Bang Theory" on Valentine's Day. Alan V. Dilsaver, 56, a Palmer Township dentist and former Lower Nazareth Township supervisor, was among the five men and one woman charged in a prostitution sting. If you see an arctic loon stranded in your area, it may need to be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center for treatment of its injuries. Palmer Township Supervisors chairman Dave Colver provides a quick update on the Tatamy Bridge construction. Lehigh University grad student attending tuition-free alleges her stance on gay marriage made her a target of teachers who lowered her grade and stopped her from getting dream job. Ivelisse Politan, 47, was evicted from the TownePlace Suites in …

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Warning: Arctic Loons Stranded Across Lehigh Valley

If you see an arctic loon stranded in your area, it may need to be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center for treatment of its injuries.

Four Arctic Loons became stranded and injured when they landed on solid surfaces they thought were water across the Lehigh Valley in recent days. Animal lovers are warned to watch out for the birds over the next two weeks. The loons can't walk and may need human help if they crash land in our area during their migration from the Arctic Circle to the beaches of Virginia and Maryland. Related story: Rare Pink-Footed Goose Seen in Lehigh Valley Two of the birds became stranded this week when they landed on wet asphalt in Lower Macungie Township. Thinking the shiny surface was water and expecting a nice, soft landing and fish to eat, the first crash landed at the intersection of Willow and Sauerkraut lanes, and the second bird became stranded …

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melissa

6:15 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013

Haha I wouldn't believe it either if I heard it. Good point. Luckily that is why news sources like the patch are creating awareness and educating the public at the same time. I saw this b/c someone shared it on FB (OMG, yes I am one of the few people who has internet access ;)). -- and I followed the link to the Patch story. Good stuff, Patch. :)   more ›