Cynthia E. Wilhelm, 65, of Columbia went home to be with the Lord, mother, father, and brother on May 14th, 2021. She was born in Columbia to the late Paul and Agnes Markel and was a lifelong resident of this area. Cynthia was a graduate of Columbia High School with the Class of 1973 and worked for many years with Union Community Bank. She enjoyed visiting Cook Forest State Park every summer to go canoeing, build campfires, watch for bears, and shop. Cynthia loved to watch and attend NASCAR races and driver Jeff Gordon was her favorite. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who adored her family and will be missed by them and her friends.
Phillipsburg councilman’s behavior at meeting akin to that of a teenager | Turkeys & Trophies
Updated Mar 06, 2021;
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A rezoning request is hardly the same thing as a groundbreaking in the world of development but it’s still progress. The
development team looking to rebuild on the vacant Martin Tower site has submitted the request along with updated plans to Bethlehem. City council is expected to review next month. Martin Tower, the former world headquarters of Bethlehem Steel, was imploded in May 2019 to clear the way for a redevelopment that includes housing, retail and office space. With the ongoing pandemic and economic uncertainty, it wouldn’t be a surprise if such a massive project was put on the shelf, leaving the 53-acre site dormant for several more years. But developers Norton Herrick and Lewis Ronca seem committed to moving forward in a timely fashion. That’s a good thing for Bethlehem. The trick now will be to work with the city and other stakeholder
What do you hear? Phillipsburg council president accused of ‘vicious and sexist’ mispronunciation
Updated Mar 04, 2021;
Posted Mar 04, 2021
Phillipsburg Council President Frank McVey at a council meeting Feb. 4, 2020, and Theresa Bender Chapman in a 2020 campaign photo for her Warren County Board of Commissioners candidacy.lehighvalleylive.com file photos
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Warren County Democrats are accusing Phillipsburg Town Council President Frank McVey of “intentionally and maliciously” mispronouncing a woman’s name.
During the Feb. 25 meeting of the Phillipsburg Land Use Board, McVey introduces himself as a private citizen and refers to a social media post by Warren County Democratic Committee Vice Chairwoman Theresa Bender Chapman.
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“The people around here appreciate him – and Catfish definitely does.”
Dusty is conservation areas supervisor for the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority.
And Victor Herrington of Sparta is the keeper.
Victor, 68, is a long-serving volunteer at the Springwater Conservation Area. Heck, with 21 years under his belt, he’s the longest-serving volunteer on the conservation authority’s roster.
His dedication now has been recognized by the Ontario government. Victor is one of 10 individuals and six volunteer organizations to receive the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism, named for one of Canada’s most well-known social activists.