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1 hospitalized after crash in West Penn Township
WEST PENN TWP., Pa. - West Penn Police are investigating a car crash that sent one person to the hospital Saturday morning. Officials say the vehicle was traveling east on Route 443 just east of Mantzville road when he apparently lost control, crossing the road and striking a set of guiderails.
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, April 22-28
A house in Macungie that sold for $710,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the past week. In total, 79 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $320,320. The average price per square foot was $173.
Used cooking oil theft? Men allegedly filled their tanks at Lehigh County businesses.
Two men stole two tankloads of spent cooking oil last month from Lehigh County businesses, state police said. Pennsylvania State Police in Bethlehem stopped the thieves headed east on Route 22 near Schoenersville Road after 8 a.m. April 13. They had a generator, pump and two large tanks full of spent cooking oil in their van, police said.
Schuylkill County man arrested for firing gun near woman, her children
BARNESVILLE, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Barnesville man for firing a gun in the air near a woman and children. 44-year-old Brian Grutza was engaged in a verbal argument with a 32-year-old Barnesville woman on Friday evening. Police say the woman attempted to leave with their children...
Memorial car show honors motorcyclist killed last year
Over at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, another car show was held to remember a life lost too soon. Peyton Hyndman was killed on his motorcycle last year when, just a mile from his home, he was killed after a car pulled out in front of him. Today, the Live Like...
New Lehigh County program seeks to pair affordable homeseekers with seniors in need
Need some help with maintaining the household? Or perhaps you’re just looking for a more affordable place to live at all? A new county program might just help with affordable housing in Lehigh County, particularly for older residents. “It’s time that you kind of stop doing what hasn’t been working, and look at what can work,” Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong said at a Thursday press ...
Parade in Kutztown honors fire rescue workers
Also in Kutztown, a parade highlighting the service of those who come to the rescue. The community's fire and rescue service paraded new and old fire trucks. The vehicles on parade ranged from two new state-of-the-art trucks to a horse-drawn tank from 1840. The parade began at Kutztown University, then...
Stabbing in Bethlehem's Friendship Park sends one victim to hospital
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A report of shots fired in the area of Friendship Park in the 200 block of East North Street sent police to investigate the scene Saturday evening. Bethlehem police say they responded to the scene at 10:45 p.m., and an investigation found that an adult male suffered several stab wounds during a physical altercation.
‘Demand is huge!’: Popular retailer expanding with larger storefront at South Mall
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - A popular spot for toys, clothing, home decor and more is making moves at the South Mall in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. Attic Mice 2, a multi-merchant retailer carrying a wide array of collectibles, household items, crafts and more, will open in its new, larger space – between Oriental Therapy and Signature Day Spa – at 11 a.m. Monday at the south end of the 3300 Lehigh St. mall.
What are the Lehigh Valley’s best high schools? Here are the latest U.S. News rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings of public high schools across the country, and four Lehigh Valley schools are among the top 100 in Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School was the highest ranking school in the region, coming in at 26th in the state. It’s the third year in a row for the school, and an improvement over last year, when it ranked 40th. ...
Jim Thorpe receives the Medal of Freedom
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The town of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County is named after one of the greatest athletes in history. That man was honored at the white house with the highest civilian award. Although Jim Thorpe is no longer alive, his legacy was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The […]
Allentown holds Cinco de Mayo event
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and Allentown was among the areas holding celebrations. Crowds turned out in center city to enjoy authentic Mexican food, refreshments and entertainment. Cinco de Mayo is held May 5 each year to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire in 1862.
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