ABOVE: Iron Street in Lehighton is closed to traffic as workers inspect the bell tower of the Zion United Church of Christ. Two workers on the lift appear to be inspecting the integrity of the roof and exterior stone wall. The block was posted that it was closed from Tuesday through Saturday. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWSRIGHT: A closeup look of workers inspecting the tower of the Zion United Church of Christ. AMY MILLER/TIMES NEWS

A close-up look of workers inspecting the tower of the Zion United Church of Christ. AMY MILLER/TIMES NEWS