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JUNE 15-21, 2023
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Canadian wildfires smoke out the Lehigh Valley
Coplay Borough, photo by Matthew Morrow
Keystone Cement, photo by Garry Hunsicker
On Wednesday, June 7, large amounts of smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached the Lehigh Valley, shrouding the area in a smoky haze and spiking the air quality index to unhealthy levels.
Lions and tigers and bears, goodbye Landmark statues to be auctioned
By HOME NEWS STAFF If you have driven through the Borough of Bath before, you most likely have seen the many
animal statues lining the property las, fish and more on display in of a home on W. Main Street. front of the home. Craig Swope, For many years passersby could see large dinosaurs, bears, goril- Continued on page 7
Paw Prints on the Canal returns with over 200 vendors
By KERI LINDENMUTH Paw Prints on the Canal had tails wagging once again as the popular family-friendly event returned to Canal Park in Northampton for its 14th year. The sun was shining bright, and smoke from the Canadian wildfires had fortunately cleared, ensuring a beautiful summer day for the hundreds of attendees and their four-legged friends. The event is one of the largest pet-friendly events in the area, with thousands attending from across the country. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Police Department K-9 Unit. Since its founding, Paw Prints on the Canal has raised over $76,000 for
the unit. With 2023’s event surpassing past vendor and attendee totals, that amount will likely grow significantly once this year’s donations are counted. Over 230 vendors stretched across the park. They included local animal shelters and rescues, including the Blind Dog Rescue, Catman Cat Rescue, Forgotten Continued on page 9
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SEND impressive architecture photos TO cstroh@homenewspa.com Include: Photographer’s name, description of photo, date & location taken Deadline: JUNE 26 • Winner featured in JUNE 29 issue of The Home News