Cash use falls nationwide over past decade

Use of paper money has slowly declined nationwide over the past decade, though many people still rely on cash regularly or as a backup.

Published Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

While many people still use cash regularly, the use of paper to make purchases has slowly decreased across the United States over the past decade.

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Scott Sechman, beloved rock singer, dies at 72 after cancer battle

Beloved rock musician Scott Sechman has died at age 72 after a battle with cancer. He had been updating fans about his condition on social media and wrote...

Published Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Husband lies about social media use and it’s hurting our marriage

A reader reports her husband repeatedly lies about his social media activity, and those deceptions are eroding trust and causing serious strain in their marriage. He says he...

Published Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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David Allan Coe's children seek child support from his estate

The family of controversial country music legend David Allan Coe is moving against his estate to recover child support payments, according to recent filings. Coe, a singer known...

Published Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Lehigh Valley school bus violations higher than state average

State court officials released five years of data showing Lehigh Valley school bus and school zone violations are higher than the Pennsylvania average. With the 2026–27 school year...

Published Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Popular gospel singer Nikki Ross Bellamy dies at 54

Nikki Ross Bellamy, a popular gospel singer, has died at age 54. A cause of death has not been reported; the announcement included the line, "The world heard...

Published Aug 16, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT

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Tedde Moore, 'A Christmas Story' actress, dies at 79

Tedde Moore, best known for portraying Miss Shields in the holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” died Wednesday at age 79 in Huntsville, Muskoka. Her death was announced on...