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Pa. man accused of killing roommate, dismembering body and scattering remains
Editor's Note: The details of this story are graphic and could be disturbing for some readers. A Lehigh County man is accused of killing his roommate with a hammer, dismembering his body and then scattering his remains in three separate locations. Léelo en español aquí. Joshua Moser, 33,...
Homicide Investigation Underway In Slatington: Officials
Authorities are investigating the death of a 37-year-old Slatington man. Update: Suspect In Custody For Murder, Dismemberment In Slatington: Lehigh DADavid Hittinger was pronounced dead late on Wednesday, May 15, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said in a release. His manner of death wa…
An elderly woman was found murdered after missing church. Three decades later, police have arrested a suspect
Thanks to meticulously preserved DNA evidence, police have arrested a murder suspect over 30 years after a woman was killed in her home.Rose Hnath, 78, was found on the floor of her Pennsylvania home on 21 January 1989. She had been beaten and stabbed to death.Ms Hnath had tried to fight off whoever had broken into her home in the Coplay section of North Whitehall Township, investigators said, but they were unable to pinpoint a suspect until this year.On Thursday, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P Holihan announced that Michael Breisch, 65, had been arrested on suspicion of her murder."Although...
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, May 6-12
A house in Easton that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 43 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $366,427, or $198 per square foot.
This Lehigh Valley place added more people than any in Pennsylvania since 2020, U.S. Census says
The U.S. Census Bureau released annual population estimates for all cities, towns, boroughs and townships this week, including numbers for more than 2,500 places in Pennsylvania. The new data release is a more granular look at the state compared with the population estimates for counties that were published in mid-March. Pennsylvania’s overall population has been relatively stagnant since the ...
New restaurant coming soon to former J’s Steaks & Subs spot in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new destination for burgers, rice platters and other fresh eats will soon welcome foodies in Northampton County. Elias Grilled Chicken Over Rice, a fast-casual restaurant serving made-to-order cheesesteaks, sandwiches, rice platters and more, is expected to open in about a month at 2140 Stekfo Blvd. in Bethlehem, co-owner Sayed Muhammad said.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Sketchy mayonnaise; close the door; are you certifiable?
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 5. 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 inspected ...
Lehigh County DA set to announce details of homicide case
SLATINGTON, Pa. - The Lehigh County coroner has released information about the death of a 37-year-old Slatington man, calling his death a homicide. This, after state and local police have been spotted in the area of the D&L Trailhead in Slatington for days. The coroner said David Hittinger, 37, is...
Pennsylvania school cop accused of molesting student, 14, while chaperoning dance
A twisted Pennsylvania school resource officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly pressuring a 14-year-old student into a sexual relationship and molesting her during a school dance he was chaperoning. Costas Nick Alestas, 43, is also accused of sneaking a disturbing up-the-skirt video of an 11-year-old girl as she walked down the hallway at East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem. Alestas’ alleged abuse came to light last month when the teenager confided in a guidance counselor about the weeks-long relationship, officials said. Her mother had previously found a trove of dirty text messages between the pair, but Alestas — who was also the school’s...
Downed Pole Causes Power Outage, Detours Traffic In Allentown: Police
Authorities said it happened around 6 a.m. A power outage is affecting residents of several blocks nearby and PPL is on the scene, police said. Drivers are being asked to avoid the intersection until further notice. Police said they will issue an update when the intersection is clear. to follow...
State police launch investigation in Slatington area
SLATINGTON, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police troopers are on the scene of an investigation in Lehigh County for at least the third day. Trooper Nathan Branosky, with PSP's Troop M, said investigators are in Slatington for an "active investigation." He declined to release further details. The Lehigh County district attorney...
Beer tanks arrive for mall pub, work begins on mental health hospital | Lehigh Valley headlines
Work on Iron Hill Brewery’s latest restaurant hit a milestone last week when the brewery’s tanks were delivered to the future site of the brew pub in the Lehigh Valley Mall’s Lifestyle Center. Other equipment delivered to the site included a mash tun, heating exchange, fermentation tanks,...
Cold Case solved after authorities make an arrest 35 years later
In 1989, 78-year-old Rose Hnath was murdered at her home located in North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. Now after 35 years, investigators utilized the advancement of technology in “Touch DNA.” and finally made an arrest. According to the National Institute of Justice, DNA can be left on multiple surfaces or objects. While testing the evidence gathered […]
72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say (UPDATED)
Update: The subject of this report has been located safely, police said. Police are looking for a man last seen in Bath on Wednesday morning, May 15. Stanley Olanin, 72, was last spotted on the 2400 block of East Scenic Drive in Moore Township, authorities said.Anyone with information is …
Looking Back | Local cement history
In today’s column, we will be remembering some old cement companies in Bath and Nazareth. The plants provided employment for many of our local residents. Several years ago, Mr. Blaine Hoffmeister, of Bath and a former fine student of this writer, shared some postcards and photographs with our readers.
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