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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 ...
Police investigate homicide of Lehigh Valley man
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the Lehigh Valley Wednesday night. The Lehigh County Coroner confirmed that 37-year-old David Hittinger of Slatington, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead on Wednesday, at 10:40 p.m. The coroner would not reveal the location where Hittinger died but said his death was ruled a homicide. An autopsy will be performed on Friday.
LCCC students don their caps and gowns, walk the stage at graduation ceremony in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Tis the season: school graduations are upon us. Lehigh Carbon Community College held its commencement ceremony Wednesday night in downtown Allentown. Students, faculty, family and friends gathered Wednesday evening to watch the LCCC class of 2024 don their caps and gowns and walk the stage at the PPL Center.
Eight most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, April 29 - May 5
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $474,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $321,081. The average price per square foot ended up at $220.
Man charged with commercial bribery in fraud, kickback investigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged seven people for allegedly committing bribery fraud worth thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania. The Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says charges have been filed against Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, during […]
Cold case solved: Man charged in 1989 homicide of elderly Pennsylvania woman
NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A 78-year-old woman's tragic death was left unsolved until technological advances led law enforcement to a break in the case more than 35 years later. Rose Josephine Hnath was stabbed and beaten to death inside her North Whitehall Township home on January 21, 1989. The...
A night at the drive-in after 75 years
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — From the crackle of popcorn to the winding of 35-millimeter film, it was opening night at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for the 75th year in a row. “This is a celebration tonight guys, you’re here for the fun, you’re here for the magic, and we’re gonna give it to you,” said theater owner Virgil Cardamone in a radio broadcast as fans arrived Friday evening.
Music therapy an important tool in recovery, officials say
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs highlighted the importance of music therapy in our region Tuesday. It's part of the agency's tour of recovery houses in Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties. The agency's secretary toured recovery houses in Stroudsburg and Tobyhanna, two of 20 stops on the tour.
Distance showdown goes to Emmaus’ McCartney on first day of D-11 track
It wasn’t all rainwater dripping off Madelyn McCartney after the Emmaus sophomore won the Class 3A 3,200-meter run on Tuesday’s first day of the District 11 track and field championships. “I was shivering at the start of the race,” she said. “Once I started going, I warmed up,...
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