Bally, PA

READING, Pa. - The Berks County District Attorney is announcing the conviction by a jury for Joewel Keita and Devon Starr. The DA posted on Twitter saying Keita and Starr were convicted of 1st degree murder and related charges connected to the fatal shooting of Albert Pena-Pena in Reading. Officials...

Thousands of dollars worth of fentanyl and cocaine along with paraphernalia were seized from a 72-year-old man in a Berks County bust, authorities said. Angel M. Torres-Hernandez became the center of an investigation in May, when authorities learned he was allegedly selling cocaine from his home in Reading, Chief County Detective Michael J. Gombar said.

A suspect dove into the water to elude police — but they jumped in after him to save his life, authorities in Lehigh County said. Officer Phil Shedaker pulled 21-year-old Pablo Acevedo-Santiago from the water in Canal Park around 1 a.m. Friday, July 1, Allentown police said. Patrol officers...

Edward P. Pastir (1929 – 2022) Edward P. Pastir, 93, of Hellertown where he lived his entire life, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Virginia M. (Carisio) Pastir. He was born in Hellertown on March 17, 1929...

In the age of SnapChat and Netflix, it’s not often you get to walk into a place like Hilarity Hall. Volunteers at Bushkill Park in Forks Township, near Easton, claim it’s the oldest funhouse in America. Nobody knows for sure how old it is. Volunteers found insurance records for the funhouse dating back to 1927. One volunteer believes he could date the facade paint back to 1918. If it’s not the oldest funhouse in America, it’s certainly up there.

Although the Lorah family has been farming for over 100 years, the events side of the business didn’t exist until 2006. Kept in business by much demand, on Memorial Day weekend they hosted a Demolition Derby that was fun for everyone who came. Lorah’s Truck and Tractor Pulls only...

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WHTC AM/FM) – An 11-year-old Holland Township boy reportedly saved his sister’s young friend who was being attacked and severely bitten by a dog Wednesday afternoon. “Dominic saved my granddaughter. He’s a blessing,” said Kerri Lyttaker, whose grandchild, Allison, was severely bitten Wednesday afternoon....

NORTH COVENTRY PA – Thefts from three separate motor vehicles allegedly occurred Wednesday (June 29, 2022) sometime between 4 and 4:30 p.m. at Laurelwood Swim Club, 801 Union Ave., the North Coventry Police Department reported on its CrimeWatch website. Descriptions of the items or their estimated values were not available.

From new apartments breaking ground to restaurants serving their last meals, here's a look at what's happening with businesses in your neighborhood. AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.: 1940 Air Products Boulevard, Upper Macungie Township. The global chemical and gas company plans to develop a hydrogen terminal in the Netherlands with...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Fourth of July fireworks show is everybody's favorite. But you know who's not a huge fan? Your pup. "I don't think we realize that as human beings," said Althea Seeds, Co-Owner of The Dining Dog. Seeds has seven dogs herself and understands that loud noises and...

Greatness comes in all varying shapes, sizes and personalities. Blake Barthol and Matt Tankred look nothing alike and have a different presence about them. Parkland product Barthol is shorter, stockier, and is all business. He admits he’s not the rah-rah type and is someone who approaches each at-bat, each pitch on the mound and each play in the field with the seriousness of a surgeon. ...

A grassroots committee formed to save the Fountain Hill borough swimming pool from permanent closure will hold its second meeting Saturday, July 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Mike Zovko, the resident who’s been leading the group, said in an email that the meeting will be held in the council meeting room at Fountain Hill Borough Hall, 941 Long Street.

The Bowmanstown-Parryville Lions Club held its 46th Annual Charter Observance on Monday at the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company Hall. Toastmaster Lion Earl Reabold introduced honored guests Past District Governor Gary Bender and his wife Lion Melissa. 2022 Scholastic Achievement Award recipients were Gracie Everett, Palmerton Area High School; Callie Hayman,...

Mark P. Elstein, DMD, retired at the end of June from Valley Oral Surgery, a premier provider of oral surgery and dental implants in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Elstein joined Valley Oral Surgery in September 2020 after practicing privately for over 40 years in Quakertown. He is leaving the practice in the care of Drs. Robert Laski, Jaime Cernansky, and Niral Parikh.

Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will make another rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, manager Alex Cora said at Wrigley Field before Friday’s game against the Cubs. The WooSox will be hosting the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Polar Park that night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. eastern...

It costs 35% more to put on a fireworks display this year, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. There are several areas of inflation that have impacted the industry – including the rising costs of supplies.

John Williams IV never really left Spring Arbor. Even when he stepped away from his role as an assistant coach with the womens basketball team after the 2017-18 season, he was still an assistant professor of education and Dean of the School of Education. He left to take over the...

Lehigh Valley Health Network announces the colleague of the month for June. Why I like working there: All the nursing staff and physicians work as a team to treat the community of Carbon County. Challenges/proud moments: Proud moments are when patients enjoy their experience and thank us for what we...

HAVERFORD — Music wafts from a room, along with the sound of hollow sticks tapping, feet dancing and giggles of delight. It’s a midweek music therapy class at Havertown’s MusicWorks and participants, ages 3-6, on this particular day, couldn’t look or sound any happier. MusicWorks is...