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Commercial building fire goes to third alarm in Forks Township
FORKS TWP., Pa. — A commercial building caught fire Saturday night in Forks Township, Northampton County. According to the Forks Township Fire Department, the fire at the ECOPAX plant, 3600 Glover Road, was reported around 10:50 p.m. It went to three alarms, the fire department said. The fire department...
Update: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Monroe County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 9:16 p.m. on Monday in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Monroe County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:16 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Reeders, or 8 miles southeast of Mount...
Power restored after outage impacts over 900 in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over hundreds of PPL customers were without power in Monroe County. PPL reported the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, around 927 customers in the Stroudsburg area were impacted by the incident and that power has […]
Police search for suspect after deadly shooting in Monroe County
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — State police are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting Friday night at a bar near East Stroudsburg. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. at My Place Bar & Grill on Milford Road in Middle Smithfield Township, state police said. The victim — whose identity was not disclosed — was hit by gunfire and later died at Lehigh Valley Pocono Medical Center.
PSP: Police investigating East Stroudsburg homicide
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reporting one person has died in a shooting incident Friday night. Police say the shooting occurred at My Place Bar & Grill at 5138 Milford Road in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County. At approximately 10:54 p.m. police responded to the location,...
Pocono Pride set to draw biggest crowd yet, with expanded entertainment, security
A rainbow crosswalk on the corner of Monroe and 7th Streets in Stroudsburg is quiet now, but soon the pavement will echo with the sounds of music and thousands of feet. The brightly colored stripes represent the borough's support and excitement for the annual Pocono Pride Festival, which is set for Sunday, June 2 — and just one among a weekend of events to kick of June, which is observed as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Big personal-best sends Bangor's Pinter to second in state 3A javelin
Julia Pinter kept getting better right to the end of her scholastic javelin career. The Bangor senior capped a tremendous run for the Slaters by placing second in the PIAA 3A javelin throw Saturday afternoon at Shippensburg University. Pinter made her very last throw at states count when she threw...
$975K Slate Belt home tops May 13-19 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Mount Bethel Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 16 Alexandra Circle was built in 2007 and has a living area of...
Bethlehem man dies while tubing in the Lehigh River
A Bethlehem man died Saturday afternoon while tubing in the Lehigh River in Carbon County, according to a news release. Chad Mumbauer, 44, was tubing in the Lehigh River near the Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Corridor in Parryville, Carbon County, according to a news release from Carbon County Deputy Coroner Jason Nicholas.
12-year-old Easton boy traveling the world to learn, share the stories of soldiers
EASTON, Pa. - It's one Easton boy's mission to capture the stories of soldiers, both those who gave their lives serving our country and the veterans still living. We first introduced you to Ben Cooke last summer, and 69 News Reporter Priscilla Liguori caught up with him again, as he prepares for his next trip to Normandy, France.
Frank Yandrisevits, former PA State Rep, dies at 69
Former state Rep. Frank Yandrisevits, who represented two different districts in the Lehigh Valley during his tenure in office, has died. He was 69. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, who served two different districts during his tenure in public office, died Monday, according to his obituary. The Northampton resident and 45-year attorney was a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, May 13-19
A house in Mount Bethel that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 73 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $382,533, or $197 per square foot.
Phillipsburg's 2024 Memorial Day Event Update
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg's annual Memorial Day Parade is expected to be rained out, and has been cancelled. The ceremony will now take place at the Bernardine May Legion Post 457 on Marshall Street, Phillipsbur, New Jersey at 11:00 AM. The Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 works tirelessly to keep this tradition of honoring the nation's fallen year after year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The public is still invited to this free event to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony...
Phillipsburg Memorial Event Pays Tribute to the Fallen
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The annual Phillipsburg Memorial Parade, a local tradition, was canceled today due to anticipated heavy rain. Despite the weather putting a halt to the parade, the community's spirit, and the parade's message of "Freedom, Service, Tribute to the Fallen, Pride of Service, Remembrance" remained undampened. While the streets and Shappell Park may have been empty this year, the sentiments honoring those who served and sacrificed for the nation were felt throughout the Legion Hall, which were proudly seeking new members, and found them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In lieu of...
Pa. Gaming Control Board cracks down on underage gambling and leaving children unattended
Bethlehem, Pa. — A Bethlehem casino was fined and three gamblers were banned from Pennsylvania casinos after the state's gaming board met and meted out the penalties during a May 24 public meeting. Wind Creek Bethlehem incurred a $125,000 fine for 10 incidents in which underage individuals gained access to the gaming floor at its casino. The incidents, which occurred over a 20-month period at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Northampton County, involved 11 individuals between the ages of 18-20. A copy of the approved consent...
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