Will Oliver
Bethlehem Area reporterI cover the city of Bethlehem and its surrounding area for LehighValleyNews.com. I worked previously as a staff writer turned managing editor at The Houston Home Journal in Perry, Georgia. Before that, I worked as a co-host for the Morning Show on 94.7 WTBF-FM out of Troy, Alabama. During my time in the multimedia journalism program at Troy University, I contributed to the student-run publication, The Tropolitan, and had my undergraduate capstone project printed on the front page of The Montgomery Advertiser. I enjoy drumming, disc golf, going to concerts and trying to cook. My dog, Bella, and I would love to meet you. Give me a call at 610-984-8220 or shoot me an email at willo@lehighvalleynews.com.
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The township is proposing about a 3.1% increase to its sewage rates, with costs potentially rising as the city of Bethlehem could end up charging more for wastewater services for surrounding municipalities in the coming year. -
Lower Saucon tries grabbing controversial Saucon Valley Compost Center parcel through eminent domainThe vote ultimately failed 2-3. The council only offered the audience a parcel ID number and no further detail on the property being discussed.
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Lower Saucon Township Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday, approving a reporting system on the township website and a letter of concern to be sent to Northampton County officials.
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Bethlehem has saved millions over the years, thanks to a street light initiative that not only brings in more money to cover related expenses, but is more environmentally sustainable, officials said.
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Officials announced Wednesday the start of its Climate Challenge as part of a broader Climate Action Plan, with goals of making sequential steps in steadily reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The city is seeing a revenue increase and decline in expenses. The mayor also has ideas for some of the remaining ARPA funding.
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The gallery is open at Palmer Park Mall in Easton, a business its owner says is the first of its kind in the Lehigh Valley.
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The plans include 24 townhomes and 48 parking spaces in a neighborhood south of Westgate Mall and Catasauqua Road.
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Edward Boscola, city water and sewer resources director, said Wednesday that a roughly $2 increase in monthly sewer charges would keep the capital fund in good shape, minimize borrowing and contribute to upcoming projects at the wastewater facility.
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The township appears to have voted all Democrats into three open seats on its council. Come 2026, the board will likely start adhering to term limits following unofficial results from a ballot question.
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