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Suspect who opened fire near Easton’s holiday skating rink arrested, cops sayLehighValleyLive.com7 HOURS AGO
Former Wells Fargo branch on Easton Avenue in Bethlehem sold for $1.03M; Chipotle to replace bankWFMZ-TV Online3 HOURS AGO
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Easton high school police officer arrested on corruption of minors charge
A Palmer Township cop assigned to Easton Area High School was arrested Wednesday after allegedly sending a sexually explicit image of himself to an underage student. John “J.T.” Smoke, 45, was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of corruption of minors and released on $50,000 unsecured bail. The Bangor...
Police: Easton shooting suspect arrested in NJ
EASTON, Pa. - Police in Easton say the man wanted for a Centre Square shooting late last year is in custody. Authorities say 23-year-old Tamir Freeman was arrested Tuesday in the Newark, New Jersey area. He's currently in Essex County Prison awaiting extradition back to Easton. Freeman was wanted for...
Spectacular 11-Acre Pipersville Estate with River Views and Underground Shelter Goes to Auction Without Reserve
An 11-acre Pipersville estate with an Italian-style home that boasts everything from a survival bunker to a river view will be auctioned off. An 11-acre Pipersville estate with an Italian-style home that boasts everything from a survival bunker to a river view will be auctioned off on April 29, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News.
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched In Northampton County
Officers were called to Frutchey Hill Road and Richmond Road Saturday morning, April 20 for an "animal complaint," Township police said in a release. A small, brown Yorkie with a green colored bandana was found dead in a cage under a white bedsheet, authorities said. The dog "appeared to have been deceased for an extended period of time," they noted.
Freeman fends off Sultana in race for Easton area state representative, unofficial results say
Robert Freeman appears to have withstood his first primary election challenge since 1982 by defeating Taiba Sultana in the Democratic primary for state representative in the 136th District, according to unofficial results. Freeman held a roughly three-to-one vote advantage over Sultana with all of the votes tallied, according to unofficial...
Two injured after police chase ends in Huntingdon County
FULTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Allentown man is accused of leading state police on a chase Monday evening that led to a crash. State police out of Everett (Troop T) attempted to stop a white Dodge Truck pulling a trailer with a car on it on the Pennsylvania Turnpike around 7:40 p.m. on April […]
Man sentenced to 7-14 years for 2023 shooting at Allentown bar
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Lehigh County man was sentenced to prison this week for a 2023 shooting at an Allentown bar. 30-year-old Paul Kerr received 7 to 14 years in prison for the January 7, 2023 shooting at Pagan’s Place in the 700 block of N. Jordan Street. Kerr...
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, April 8-14
A house in Bethlehem that sold for $2.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 62 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $403,269. The average price per square foot ended up at $205.
39-year-old seriously hurt in Bethlehem pedestrian crash
A 39-year-old man was struck by a car and seriously injured early Tuesday at a Bethlehem intersection, city police said. Bethlehem Police Capt. Nicholas P. Lechman said the crash happened at 4:10 a.m. in the westbound lane with responding officers finding the man lying on the road. The victim was...
Bucks County stays mild on Wednesday, April 24, but overcast conditions could produce rain
Mild temperatures will persist throughout Bucks County on Wednesday, April 24, but overcast conditions will lead to the chance of showers, particularly this afternoon. If you’re getting ready to head out for the day or just want to know what to expect, here’s a look at the forecast from the National Weather Service.
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