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SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 4, 2023
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17-year-old arrested For double homicide in North Catasauqua
Photo by Carol Meckes, Cosmic Vibes Photography; a cluster of Hypholoma mushrooms in Nescopeck State Park.
NOTEWORTHY NEIGHBORS
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workers in the community to interview for a new, ongoing feature, Noteworthy Neighbors. Emergency responders, teachers, local government, bus drivers, By SAVANNAH BROWN become so commercialized that farmers, etc.; if you do essential There are quite a few miscon- many people no longer know work about for dairy a living, we where want hear ceptions and animal theirto dairy and meat come farmers, from. Thankfully, our from most you.ofIfwhich youcome are interested in neck of the from the fact that everything has woods has some top-notch being interviewed and sharing with farmthe community the work that you do, please email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com.
ers that are just a short drive away. Layne Klein from Klein Dairy Farm and Ed Lorah from Lorah’s Pig Farm are both third generation farmers that grew up knowing they wanted to take over the family farm someday. Other commonalities they share are how much pride they take in their farming practices, quality products, ethical treatment of their animals and let’s not forget, their family values that are at the core of everything they do. Layne Klein resides at his farm in Forks Township with his wife Beth. The pair have been married for 44 years with four children and 12 grandchildren. This year also marks the 88th anniversary of Klein Farms. Continued on page 2
By HOME NEWS STAFF A news conference was held on Tuesday, September 19 in regards to the double homicide committed in North Catasauqua Borough on Thursday, September 14. District Attorney Terry Houck’s office announced an arrest in the case. John Bradley, a 17-year-old from Parkland School District, has been accused of killing his 16-yearold ex-girlfriend, Rianna Lynn Glass, a junior at Northampton Area High School, and her mother, 39-year-old Rosalyn Siobal Glass, with a knife. District Attorney Houck reported at the news conference that Rianna and Bradley had been in a previous relationship, and that about a week before the crime was committed, Rianna had informed Bradley that she had moved on. Houck stated that there is DNA evidence linking Bradley to the crime, in addition to surveillance video. DA Houck detailed that after the crime was committed, Bradley stole Rosalyn’s vehicle, which he later crashed on Spring Valley Road in Upper Saucon Township. According to Houck, a 14-year-old female was with Bradley in the stolen vehicle, and was also seen on a camera entering the front entrance of the 1106
Railroad St. residence, joining Bradley. As a result of the one-vehicle car crash, Bradley was transported to St. Luke's in Bethlehem and the 14-yearold was transported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Houck stated that at the time of the press conference, investigators had not been able to communicate with the 14-year-old due to her injuries, but that they are not ruling out charges for her. A GoFundMe has been established to help with costs of funeral services for Rosalyn and Rianna. The GoFundMe page states that once all expenses are paid, remaining funds will be donated to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, in memory of Rianna. If you would like to donate, visit www.gofundme.com and search “Rianna Lynn Glass & Rosalyn Siobal Glass.” A prayer service was held at Reichel Funeral Home on Saturday, September 23. An obituary for Rosalyn and Rianna can be viewed online at www. reichelfuneralhome.com.
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