Man Shot Dead, Rescued Ducklings Top Bethlehem News

A South Bethlehem man was shot to death after he confronted three men who had beat up a son’s friend in the Lynfield section of the city early Sunday morning, according to relatives of the slain man. Two days later, a 17-year-old turned himself in to police in the shooting death.

9 Ducklings Rescued from Storm Drain

Bethlehem police, firefighters and street crews worked together Tuesday to rescue nine baby ducks that had gotten stuck in a storm drain near the north entrance to the Fahy Bridge.

Sayre Mansion Recognized as Historic Hotel

22-room South Bethlehem inn was built in 1858 by one of the city's pioneering industrialists. Now, it is known as a modern hotel with 19th Century charm.

A bizzare accident Sunday left 8,100 local Service Electric customers without phone, cable and Internet access.

A 7-year-old boy suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a mini-van in South Bethlehem on Monday night and city police are seeking the public’s help in finding the hit-and-run driver.