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Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Remove dead mouse, remove cat, start treatment for cockroaches, refrigerators should be cold
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of April 21. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are ...
These 3 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations
The state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement recently released its monthly report, alleging three Lehigh Valley establishments violated liquor laws. Licensees will have a chance to defend themselves against the citations before an administrative law judge, who may impose fines between $50 to $1,000 for minor violations, or up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. The judge may also ...
Crews respond to five-alarm fire in Monroe County
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Firefighters from two counties are responding to a fire at a used tire shop in Monroe County. Officials tell 28/22 News that crews were called to a tire fire at A&C New and Used Tires in the 700 block of Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) at 9:50 a.m. Firefighters on the […]
Man arrested after allegedly kicking kittens, strangling victim
A New York man was arrested after police say he kicked kittens and strangled a victim during a domestic dispute. According to the Pocono Township Police Dept., on April 28, officers responded to the Days Inn along Motor Lodge Road in Tannersville for a domestic dispute. At the scene, the...
‘Eye-opening’ deadly crash simulation held ahead of high-school prom
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Prom season is around the corner for local students and one school district is raising awareness of the dangers that surround it. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus spoke with students and EMS about the “eye-opening” reenactment about distracted driving. You can feel the excitement of students getting ready for prom, […]
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Oxford Twp. on M-24
A 66-year-old Orion Twp. man is dead after his motorcycle struck a car that pulled out in front of him on M-24, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Police say that Jimmie Allen Haggadone was riding his motorcycle south on M-24 near West Oakwood Rd. on Wednesday afternoon.
Going green for Mental Health Awareness Month
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — It's a sight that catches your eye on Main Street in Stroudsburg. Green ribbons are tied to the light posts to get a conversation started about Mental Health Awareness Month. "The more we talk about it, the less stigma that is attached to it, and the...
Land development threats in rural county to the north prompt Northampton County to lend help
Northampton and Carbon counties on Thursday agreed to partner on preserving open space. Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure at a morning meeting of the Carbon County commissioners signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new partnership between the eastern Pennsylvania counties. It enables the Northampton County Farmland Preservation and...
Rain, cooler temperatures ahead this weekend in the Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley will see some rain and a cooldown this weekend after some very warm days. The National Weather Service is expecting highs of 70, 62 and 59 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. Additionally, showers are possible Saturday and Sunday. This is a drastic change from the past few days, which were warmer with temperatures in the 80s. Monday reached a record-setting high of ...
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