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Thousands without power across Pennsylvania
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday night’s storms have thousands without power across the Keystone State. Almost 300 PPL customers are without power in Schuylkill County due to downed power lines from Wednesday night’s storm. Crews in Schuylkill County expect power to be restored around 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Meanwhile, thousands are without power in Lehigh and […]
Be prepared for thunderstorms and gusty winds in part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:43 p.m. for thunderstorms and gusty winds until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Isolated showers and thunderstorms will move through this...
Olympic cycling champ from the Lehigh Valley charged with stalking ex-girlfriend
Olympic cycling gold medal winner and ex-Lehigh County commissioner Marty Nothstein was charged Friday with stalking his ex-girlfriend and damaging her lawn in Bethlehem. The charges come about a year after he admitted to trespassing in the home of a different woman he knew in Lehigh County. If you purchase...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on I-78 in Lehigh County
A portion of Interstate 78 westbound in Lehigh County is restricted after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. Trooper Nathan Branosky, a state police spokesman, said the incident happened about 1:40 p.m. in the westbound lane near mile marker 53 in Upper Macungie Township. The right lane is closed in the area of the crash, and will be closed for an ...
Latest on 13K power outages across Lehigh, Northampton, Warren as of Thursday evening (UPDATE)
UPDATE: More than 3,000 homes remain without power a full day after storms. As Lehigh Valley residents picked up fallen tree branches and limbs and assessed damage to vehicles and other property, electric line crews were continuing to restore service to thousands of properties across the region following a powerful storm Thursday morning.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Lansford
LANSFORD, Pa. - A 40-year-old man has died after being struck by a motor vehicle Thursday. The Lehigh County Coroner pronounced Kevin C. Cooper, of Lansford, dead from multiple traumatic injures on Saturday at 1:41 a.m. at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. The accident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday...
Woman identified after being killed, struck by train
KIDDER TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have released the name of a woman who was killed after being hit by a train in Carbon County. The Carbon County Crooner’s Office stated on Monday around 6:40 p.m. 28-year-old Kumrie Zuberi was struck by a train two miles from the intersection of Tannery Raod and State […]
Where to swim at Lehigh Valley pools this summer
What better way to cool off this summer than by heading to one of the Lehigh Valley’s many public pools? For those looking to make a splash, below are the locations and hours of some of the pools around the region. Allentown Buck Boyle Spray Park, 10 Pump Place, Allentown. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4. Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St., Allentown, Open noon-7 p.m. weekends and 4-7 ...
Olympic gold medalist, former Lehigh County commissioner Marty Nothstein expected to be charged with stalking, harassment
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — Former Olympian Marty Nothstein's attorney says the gold medal-winning cyclist is expected to be formally charged with stalking and harassment. The paperwork has not yet been filed. His attorney says he intends to clear his name in court. Attorney Steve Mills says he has not...
Memorial Day events in the Lehigh Valley: How to mark the holiday around the region
will be observed Monday. Here is a list of events set to be held in the Lehigh Valley. FRIDAY Pen Argyl Area High School, 501 W. Laurel Ave., will hold a Memorial Day assembly 8-9:30 a.m. in Alumni Stadium. The student body will gather outside for the student-run assembly where speakers will talk about the importance of Memorial Day and the history behind it. The guest speaker ...
Bethlehem man dies while tubing in the Lehigh River
A Bethlehem man died Saturday afternoon while tubing in the Lehigh River in Carbon County, according to a news release. Chad Mumbauer, 44, was tubing in the Lehigh River near the Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Corridor in Parryville, Carbon County, according to a news release from Carbon County Deputy Coroner Jason Nicholas.
Korean War veteran Joe Barna reflects on sacrifices of comrades
WILKES-BARRE — Korean War veteran Joe Barna quoted the Bible, saying, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend.”. Barna, 94, of Freeland, a Korean War veteran who was awarded two Purple Hearts, talked about the significance of the medal and his love and respect for all recipients of the prestigious military award.
Olympic gold medalist Marty Nothstein charged with stalking and criminal mischief; allegedly poisoned ex-girlfriend’s lawn
Olympic gold medalist and former Lehigh County Commissioner Marty Nothstein faces charges of stalking and criminal mischief in connection with an incident involving his ex-girlfriend, the Northampton County district attorney announced Friday. According to a news release from District Attorney Stephen Baratta, Bethlehem police this month began an investigation into Nothstein’s alleged unwanted ...
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