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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Lower Mac Man Found Dead in Township Woods, Police Say

He was reported missing on Wednesday, but found Thursday. Coroner's Office lists the death a suicide.

A missing Lower Macungie Township man was found dead Thursday afternoon in woods in the township, according to police. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office ruled the death a suicide, but neither police nor the Coroner's Office reported the circumstances. David John Fried, 41, of 2171 Pembrooke Drive was found dead about 3 p.m. in woods behind 3650 Schoeneck Road in the township, according to state police at Fogelsville. He was pronounced dead at 3:43 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman. According to Patch readers, Fried grew up in Zionsville.  Fried was reported missing Wednesday from the area of Lockridge Park in Alburtis. A search of the area by several police departments and rescue agencies failed to find Fried. He was …

Thursday, November 22, 2012

900 Turkeys Fill This Lehigh Valley Home

Nancy and Willard Miller have been amassing all sorts of turkey collectibles for nearly three decades.

Nancy and Willard Miller of Zionsville near Emmaus in Lehigh County aren't sure, but they think they could hold the world record for owning the most turkey collectibles. They have more than 900. After Willard was successfully treated for lung cancer in 1984, his doctor told him to get out and exercise. The Millers decided to walk around flea markets. "He's my big turkey," Nancy joked. So, during their flea marketing, Nancy decided to start picking up turkeys – stuffed, ceramic, glass, knitted, wooden and metal. They have turkey magnets, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, jewelry, bags, statues and flags. Naturally, family and friends soon caught on to the trend and increased their collection by giving turkey gifts for birthdays, …

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Zionsville-Area Man Killed When Car Splits Pole

The 59-year-old man lost control on a curve in Upper Milford Township and his car slid sideways into a utility pole, troopers say.

A Zionsville-area man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his vehicle slammed into a utility pole in Upper Milford Township, according to police. Theodore Brent, 59, of 5674 Highfield Drive was traveling south on Vera Cruz Road South at 4:19 p.m. when he lost control on a curve in front of 6702 Vera Cruz Road, according to state police at Fogelsville. His Mazda Miata spun and continued on for 38 feet before striking the utility pole with its side door. Brent was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:22 p.m. by Deputy Coroner Craig Hanzl, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The death was ruled accidental as a result of blunt force trauma from the motor vehicle accident. The crash split the pole in half, police said. Power to the area…

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Shy Little Zionsville Dog Lost

Zionsville dog owner seeks help finding shy little lost pet

A shy little dog named "Mouse" went missing from her Zionsville home on Monday evening, according to a post on Lehigh Valley Craigslist. She is a 4-year-old black and white Cardigan corgie and her owner says she would be attracted to other dogs.

slyfox

1:22 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

I pray you will find her.   more ›

Friday, April 13, 2012

Milky Way Fire Homeowner: We Will Rebuild our Lives Here

Lower Milford homeowner Carolyn Lendvay says her family will rebuild their home on Milky Way after Wednesday's fire.

The smoke was gone, the dust had settled, and what was left at 8364 Milky Way looked little like the two-story colonial that was standing Tuesday night.  Early Wednesday morning, the home, owned by Michael and Carolyn Lendvay, was the site of a 2-alarm fire that spread from the garage to both floors of the home.  According to neighbors Kyle Nieves and Samantha Brett, a loud noise they assumed was gunshots was the first sign of trouble. "It was like, 'Pop Pop Pop' right outside [the house on Milky Way]," said Nieves. “We opened the window, and we saw the fire." Nieves and Brett ran outside to find the Lendvays along with their 8-year-old son, Michael and their yellow Labrador, Sage, standing across the street.  It took two hours before the …

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Zionsville Couple Keep 900 Turkeys at Home

Nancy and Willard Miller have been amassing all sorts of turkey collectibles for nearly three decades.

Nancy and Willard Miller of Zionsville aren't sure, but they think they could hold the world record for owning the most turkey collectibles. They have more than 900. After Willard was successfully treated for lung cancer in 1984, his doctor told him to get out and exercise. The Millers decided to walk around flea markets. "He's my big turkey," Nancy joked. So, during their flea marketing, Nancy decided to start picking up turkeys – stuffed, ceramic, glass, knitted, wooden and metal. They have turkey magnets, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, jewelry, bags, statues and flags. Naturally, family and friends soon caught on to the trend and increased their collection by giving turkey gifts for birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. For the …

BucsLehboy

12:14 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

They could sing a variation of the song "99 bottles of beer on the wall". It may take a while with 900 turkeys.   more ›

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Stahl’s Pottery Festival this Weekend in Zionsville

German pottery style will be on display, as well as demonstrations, tours and prizes.

Stahl’s Pottery Preservation Society will present its 24th Annual Summer Pottery Festival from 9am to 4 pm June 18, rain or shine. The society, made up of only family members, works to preserve the traditional art of redware pottery.  The current site of Stahl’s Pottery was once the residence of Thomas and Alice Stahl.  Thomas and his brother, Isaac, decided it would be the home of Stahl’s Pottery, where they would continue making this Pennsylvania German style of pottery. The summer festival will feature the following:   Also on hand to answer questions will be the great-granddaughter of Thomas and Alice Stahl, Nadine Schmoyer.  “We really appreciate the community’s effort and help to make the festival a success,” she said.  “They help …

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