Whitehall Coplay Press

12/20/2024

Coplay’s annual Christmas party celebrated the life and legacy of the former mayor. Read more in the Dec. 19 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

The eighth annual Coplay Borough Christmas party was held Dec. 6 at the pavilion at American Club of Coplay, 330 Cherry St. In addition to a holiday celebration, attendees honored the life and legacy ...

12/19/2024

Whitehall-Coplay School District brightens the holidays for some students with the Zephyr Express. See the Dec. 19 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Zephyr Express Tweet Published December 18. 2024 10:56AM PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZAmaziah Rodriguez has “the best day ever” with his shopping assistants Robert McGrath, of Lehigh Valley Health Network Security, and Ali Saylor, of Cetronia Ambulance Corps, during the Dec. 5 Zephyr Express hol...

12/18/2024

Whitehall commissioners conditionally approve a distribution center development on Main Street. See the Dec. 19 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

A request by Landston Equities LLC to place a distribution center in Whitehall has been approved by Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners. At the Dec. 9 commissioners meeting, the board unanimousl...

12/13/2024

Coplay Borough celebrates the start to the holiday season. See details in the Dec. 12 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Coplay Borough and the Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association held a holiday tree lighting Dec. 5 at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St. The well-attended event was a magical delight for youngsters and ...

12/12/2024

Steckel attends his last school board meeting as WCSD superintendent. See the Dec. 12 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall-Coplay School Board held meetings Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. The Nov. 25 meeting was Dr. Robert Steckel Jr.’s final meeting as superintendent of the district. Board President William Fonzone read a...

12/11/2024

Whitehall Township tree lighting filled with Christmas spirit. See photos in the Dec. 12 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

’Tis the season Tweet Published December 11. 2024 11:53AM PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZMembers of Whitehall Township Fire Department enjoy a visit with Santa Claus after escorting him to the township’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, held Dec. 4 at the township municipal building, 3219 MacArth...

12/09/2024

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12/06/2024

CWSA hears details about a possible water main relocation near Lehigh Valley Mall. See the Dec. 5 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

At the Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority meeting Nov. 21, members heard about a proposed water main relocation. Keystone Consulting Engineers Project Manager Joe Santilli addressed the board on behalf ...

12/05/2024

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lehigh Valley Mall tree lighting was festive fun. See the Dec. 5 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Welcoming the Christmas season Tweet Published December 04. 2024 11:10AM PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZBoard and staff members of Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce gather for Lehigh Valley Mall’s tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 19. The Chamber and mall management organized the annual event, which incl...

12/04/2024

Whitehall’s treasurer files a lawsuit against the township and mayor. See more in the Dec. 5 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall Township Treasurer Tina Koren has filed a federal lawsuit against the township and Mayor Joseph Marx Jr. The announcement was made Nov. 26 in a news release from Koren’s attorney, Matthew Mo...

11/29/2024

Whitehall Township Fire Department sponsors blood drive to help local hospitals. See the Nov. 28 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Worthy cause Tweet Published November 27. 2024 08:27AM Egypt Station 39 Lt. Sean Mohr, Hokendauqua Station 38 Capt. John Hersh and Fullerton Station 36 Assistant Chief Greg Rice are ready for the Whitehall Township Fire Department blood drive, held Nov. 17 at the Egypt station, 4099 Kuhn Lane. PRESS...

11/27/2024

Whitehall-Coplay School Board announces new superintendent. See details in the Nov. 28 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Big changes are underway in Whitehall-Coplay School District. A new superintendent has been found, following the August resignation announcement of Dr. Robert Steckel. School board President William F...

11/22/2024

Coplay Borough Council approves the first reading of the 2025 general fund budget. See the Nov. 21 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

During the Coplay Borough Council meeting Nov. 12, council approved the first reading of the 2025 general fund budget and approved the secretary/treasurer to advertise the special meeting, final budge...

11/21/2024

WCMS cheerleader is invited to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. See the Nov. 21 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Grace Sulter, a Whitehall-Coplay Middle School cheerleader, has been selected, along with more than 500 junior and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the United States, to perform in the...

11/20/2024

Coplay church welcomes nuns back to its convent after 30 years. See more in the Nov. 21 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

In perhaps a once-in-a-50-to-100-year event, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown His Excellency Alfred A. Schlert presided at the 10:30 a.m. Mass Oct. 27 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Coplay to...

11/15/2024

Whitehall commissioners table approval for a distribution facility. See details in the Nov. 14 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

At the Nov. 11 Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners meeting, a major stumbling block occurred with a conditional use request by Landston Equities LLC, of Orefield, to locate a distribution facili...

11/14/2024

Whitehall veterans organizations gather to honor and celebrate servicemen and women. See the Nov. 14 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Honoring veterans Tweet Published November 13. 2024 11:51AM PRESS PHOTOS BY SCOTT M. NAGYWhitehall Township Mayor Joseph Marx Jr. offers remarks during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day memorial ceremony at the township building, 3219 MacArthur Road. Attendees gather to honor those who fought in the military...

11/13/2024

A former Coplay mayor fills the void left by the death of Steve Burker. See details in the Nov. 14 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

By a unanimous vote, Coplay Borough Council voted to appoint Joseph J. Bundra Jr. to the office of mayor Nov. 12. Bundra will fill the seat left vacant after Steve Burker’s death last month. Burker w...