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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...
Police arrest 2 suspected of passing thousands in fake $100 bills
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Whitehall police arrested two men suspected of passing thousands of dollars in counterfeit $100 bills. The suspects, a 23-year-old Grand Rapids man, and a 39-year-old Hudsonville man, were arrested earlier this week on charges of possession of counterfeiting tools and uttering and publishing counterfeit money.
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 ...
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.
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 …
Catasauqua High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
Editor’s Note: Lehighvalleylive.com is offering a benefit to subscribers: Click the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and get free, print-quality downloads - as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at half the price. Catasauqua High School students celebrated their prom at Olde Homestead...
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...
Slatington man dead in homicide; ‘active’ investigation continues, authorities say
A massive police investigation continues in Lehigh County as authorities Thursday afternoon announced the homicide of a Slatington man. David Hittinger, 37, was pronounced dead late Wednesday night, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, who ruled the death a homicide. Buglio said he is not revealing the location of Hittinger’s death. An autopsy will be completed Friday. Lehigh ...
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.
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 […]
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...
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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