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Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Rodent droppings on grocery shelves, old goat stew, moldy ice
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the weeks of March 31 and April 7. 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 ...
Man found dead inside Monroe County home
HAMILTON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was found dead inside a Monroe County home after a fire. According to Pennsylvania State Police, early Thursday morning around 2:00 a.m., troopers were called to a house fire on North Easton Belmont Pike in Hamilton Township. Troopers said they arrived on the scene […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Warren County, April 8-14
A house in Bloomsbury that sold for $3.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Warren County in the past week. In total, 25 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $509,442. The average price per square foot was $261.
Earth Day and 420 events will have Easton and P’burg buzzing with activities this weekend
If you’re looking for a decent way to welcome warmer weather? We’ve got you covered. There’s a ton of events celebrating music, the planet, fresh produce and weed planned in Phillipsburg and Easton this weekend. Saturday, April 20. Record Store Day at Spin Me Round in Palmer...
Teacher sues after he’s convicted of putting ‘for sale’ sign in truck window
A retired Pennsylvania teacher is suing his local government after he was convicted of a criminal charge for putting a “for sale” sign in his truck window. Will Cramer teamed up with the Institute for Justice last week to take legal action against the borough of Nazareth over its ordinance, claiming that it’s a violation of his First Amendment rights, according to the nonprofit law firm. Cramer had put the sign in his 1987 Chevy Deluxe last October and received a ticket stating that parking a vehicle in public “for the purposes” of selling it was illegal. “It made no sense to me that...
Cracking Down On Aggressive Driving In Monroe County
Police throughout Monroe County are targeting aggressive drivers this month. Stroud Area Regional Police monitored traffic today along Lower Main Street in Stroudsburg. It's known as a raceway to police and a high volume crash area. And today, News13’s Nicole Walters got to ride-along as vehicles were cited for speeding...
What impact would River Pointe’s wastewater site have on neighbors? Testimony heard on project
A hearing is underway concerning wastewater for River Pointe, the proposed industrial and commercial development on over 800 acres in Upper Mount Bethel Township. Soil scientist Joseph Valentine, from VW Consultants, testified Thursday before the the township’s zoning hearing board. River Pointe Logistics Center has proposed 13 buildings on...
Things To Do: Fri-YAY Dance Party and FRI-YAY with Silent Disco
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Calling all Middle Schoolers. Come on down to the Firth Youth Center (FYC) tonight, Friday April 19for a FRI-YAY Dance Party with Silent Disco! Plus there will be pizza, open gym activities, and a special treat for dessert. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This free event to the youth of Phillipsburg is open to children grades 6-8 from Phillipsburg and the surrounding area. Membership is required for $15 per child, but free memberships are available through their scholarships. Parents, fill out the forms and send the kids on down for a...
Rust-Oleum paint company forced older N.J. workers out of their jobs, lawsuit says
A former flooring specialist for Rust-Oleum in New Jersey has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the paint company, claiming he and other workers in their mid-sixties were forced out of their jobs due to their age. John Negri, 64, of Blairstown, states in court papers he worked for 22 years...
Teen’s death under state police investigation
BUFFALO TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police announced a death investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy was found dead. PSP stated on April 12 around 2:00 a.m., firefighters of Mifflinburg Hose Company responded to a structure fire with entrapment. Police say the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was unable to escape the burning home and […]
One Injured After Warren County Garage Fully Engulfed In Flames: Njsp
At 8:02 p.m., state troopers responded to a home on Mallard Pond Road in Hardwick Township and found a garage fully engulfed in flames, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. All residents evacuated prior to the trooper's arrival, Lebron said. One injury was reported and...
Medical assistant at Pennsylvania prison accused of smuggling in drugs for inmate to sell
EASTON, Pa. - A medical assistant at a Pennsylvania prison is facing charges after investigators say she smuggled drugs into the prison for an inmate to sell. Jessica Esmeralda Morales, an employee at Northampton County Prison, was arrested for allegedly helping inmate Timothy Oliver Barr sell methamphetamine from jail. Investigators...
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