Whitehall Coplay Press

08/02/2024

Middle school students worked hard in classes at the end of the year. See the honor roll in the Aug. 1 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall-Coplay Middle School has announced the students named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. HIGH HONORS Grade 6: Zane Alkhal, Benjamin Amavigan, Carlos Angla...

08/01/2024

Whitehall Manor treats residents to a program on classic cartoons and actors. See more in the Aug. 1 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall Manor held a remembrance of cartoon characters and actors from the 1950s and ’60s during a program July 12. A portable screen was set up for the presentation at the senior facility, 1177 Six...

07/31/2024

St. John’s UCC holds an ice cream social and bingo fundraiser. See more in the Aug. 1 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Fullerton, held an ice cream social and bingo fundraiser July 13 in the pavilion on the church campus. The weather was very warm and sunny, making an...

07/31/2024

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07/25/2024

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes a familiar face as its new pastor. See more in the July 25 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

“I served as their intern 20 years ago when I was in seminary,” June Wann, new pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, said. “It was an amazing experience. I did that internship from 2004 to 2005...

07/24/2024

School district celebrates the new Gockley Elementary School with a ribbon cutting. See the July 25 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall-Coplay School District held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Clarence M. Gockley Elementary School building July 21. WCSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Steckel kicked off the ce...

07/19/2024

Residents had a fun time at the Curt Simmons Day and Egypt Memorial Park Festival. See more in the July 18 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

The 11th annual Curt Simmons Day and Egypt Memorial Park Festival was held June 1. There were games and rides for kids, a cupcake-baking competition, face painting, a wide variety of foods, a basket r...

07/18/2024

Youth are having fun learning new things at Camp Whitehall. See photos in the July 18 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Camp Whitehall Tweet Published July 17. 2024 09:50AM by None PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZGetting a kick out of an Action Karate demonstration at Camp Whitehall are Lucian Pacelli and Michael Heffelfinger, with Kyler Fleming in the back. Camp Whitehall is held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Friday...

07/18/2024

Coplay Borough Council makes approvals for the pool concession stand. See the July 18 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

During the July 9 Coplay Borough Council meeting, council approved and contracted concessions for the municipal pool during the 2024 season. The pool is open noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and ...

07/17/2024

School board members approve the new Whitehall High School assistant principal. See more in the July 18 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

While school may be out for summer, that’s not stopping the Whitehall-Coplay School Board from continuing business as usual. The board held meetings June 10 and 24. During the June 24 meeting, the boa...

07/10/2024

Whitehall commissioners give conditional approval for the development of townhomes on Front Street. See the July 11 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners, at its meeting July 8, gave conditional approval for a major subdivision and land development plan for townhomes at 3229 N. Front St., Hokendauqua. The appro...

07/05/2024

The Whitehall youth law enforcement academy program offered an inside look for kids. See photos in the July 4 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Learning from law enforcement Tweet Published July 03. 2024 10:10AM CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY CAROLINE SCHMOYER AND DALLAS YOCUM OF WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Youth take part in the third annual Whitehall Township Police Department youth law enforcement academy program June 24-28 at various....

07/04/2024

The new Whitehall Parkway pavilion is open after a dedication and ribbon cutting. See the July 4 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau hosted The Large Flowerheads June 22 as part of the inaugural summer concert series at the new pavilion at Whitehall Parkway, 3619 S. Church St. The event also inc...

07/03/2024

Cement Belt Fair was a fun time with plenty of smiles. See photos in the July 4 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240703/cement-belt-fair-3/?publication=whitehall

06/28/2024

The school district is treated to a large donation of granola bars for students and staff. See the June 27 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall-Coplay School District was recently selected to receive a donation of 7,000 granola bars. Junkless Foods and Frontline Impact Project partnered together to provide the donation as part of th...

06/27/2024

Iron Hill Brewery is preparing to open its newest location by the Lehigh Valley Mall. See more in the June 27 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

“Passion is what started it all,” and that passion is coming to the Lehigh Valley. Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is expected to open in early July in the Lehigh Valley Mall Lifestyle Center in Whit...

06/27/2024

Whitehall High School students worked hard at the end of the year. See the honor roll in the June 27 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Whitehall High School has announced the students named to the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2023-24 academic year. HIGH HONORS Grade 9: Fikirselam Gezahegn Alemayehu, Elena Rose Atti...

06/26/2024

The Whitehall Fire Department helps kids stay cool during Camp Whitehall. See photos in the June 27 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.

Beating the heat Tweet Published June 26. 2024 10:41AM PRESS PHOTOS BY SCOTT M. NAGY Camp Whitehall participants stay cool June 21 at Hokendauqua Park with some help from Whitehall Fire Department. Two camp counselors take a ride up in the tower truck. Members of the fire department “make it rain....

06/21/2024

The Lehigh Valley Dairy site is receiving state funding to assist with its revitalization. Read the June 20 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/dairy-site-receives-state-funding-for-revitalization/?publication=whitehall

06/20/2024

Coplay Borough Council approves the hiring of two new full-time police officers. See the June 20 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/coplay-hires-two-officers/?publication=whitehall

06/19/2024

Parkview Pool is open for the season. See photos in the June 20 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/time-to-swim-2/?publication=whitehall

06/19/2024

Due to the Heat
COPLAY POOL

Thursday 6/20 & Friday 6/21 ONLY

12:00 – 7:00PM – Coplay Borough Residents ONLY– FREE ADMISSION - MUST SHOW ID !

12:00 -7:00PM - All Season Pass Holders

2:00 -7:00 PM – Non-Residents –
Adult $10.00 / Student $8.00

06/18/2024

06/14/2024

Two Whitehall residents are named Unsung Heroes for their efforts in the community. See the June 13 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/unsung-heroes-12/?publication=whitehall

06/13/2024

Whitehall commissioners approve a new Wawa on MacArthur Road. For details, see the June 13 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/township-commissioners-approve-new-wawa/?publication=whitehall

06/13/2024

Coplay Borough pool opens for the season. Read more about opening day in the June 13 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/splish-splash-coplay-borough-pool-opens/?publication=whitehall

06/07/2024

Whitehall-Coplay School District to offer breakfast and lunch during the summer months. See the June 6 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240605/whitehall-coplay-summer-meals/?publication=whitehall

06/06/2024

Two new police department candidates are presented to Coplay council. See details in the June 6 edition of Whitehall-Coplay Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240605/coplay-considers-new-officers/?publication=whitehall

06/05/2024

On June 6, the Whitehall Coplay Press will include the Class of 2024 Graduation Special Edition with a comprehensive list of the 2024 graduates from Whitehall-Coplay School District.
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