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Motorcycle driver dies after being struck, pinned by SUV
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A motorcycle driver died after being struck by an SUV, according to the Hazleton City Police Department. The crash happened on May 8 around 11:20 a.m. in the area of North Church St. and 17th St. in Hazleton and was observed by police. According...
Donations needed to support veterans retreat center
LAKE HARMONY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Life after the military isn’t always easy for veterans, so one non-profit in the Poconos is making sure it’s there to help them get back on their feet. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus met with the non-profit to discuss how it needs your help to continue its mission. Sergeant Major […]
5-year-old flown to hospital after scooter hits SUV
BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after crashing into an SUV while on his scooter Monday evening. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on Monday around 6:22 p.m., officers were called to an incident involving a child on a scooter in Blakeslee. Police say a 5-year-old […]
Drop Off Unwanted Electronics at Local Thrift Stores
A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. The Free Electronic Waste Recycling program was recently announced by ReWorld and Goodwill Keystone...
Best friends guide Northwestern softball to convincing semifinal win over Notre Dame
Sophomore best friends Emma Freeman and Abby Dunstan serve as the battery for the Northwestern Lehigh softball team. They also can make plenty of noise with their bats when they follow each other fourth and fifth in the lineup. Freeman struck out five Notre Dame batters and held the Crusaders...
Spring brings new inventory and increased sales to real estate market
The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors is reporting that April’s Spring weather helped bring some sellers back to the market, providing additional options to home shoppers during the spring buying season....
Former Hazleton hospital to be renovated
A one-time hospital will be getting a new lease on life. The former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hazleton has been vacant and falling apart for nearly 20 years. A real estate developer plans on repurposing the former hospital building with commercial space on the ground floor and assisted living apartments above, along with plans for a daycare, convenience store, beauty salon, maybe a bagel shop, gym, and professional offices, according to OB International Real Estate CEO and Founder Ofra Beigel, who says the project costs are estimated to be about 30 million dollars.
$700K Converted Garage Home in Nearby Fountain Hill Causing a Stir on TikTok
A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok. A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok, writes Geoff Weiss for Business Insider. A nearly...
District 11 Class 3A girls lacrosse tournament preview: Can anyone stop Pleasant Valley?
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference girls lacrosse tournament confirmed that Pleasant Valley is the best team in the league. The unbeaten Bears (20-0) won their third straight EPC title, but now turn their attention to the most important moment of the season. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Charges Filed In Lehigh Valley Cold Case, Prosecutors Say
The District Attorney's Office will announce new charges in a press conference scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. "No further details will be provided until the news conference," prosecutors said. to follow Daily Voice Lehigh and receive free news updates.
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