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Woman charged with attempted homicide of infant in Northampton County
A Carbon County woman has been charged with attempted homicide for allegedly abusing her 2-month old infant. Bethlehem police received a report in May from family members of Abigail Horn of Lansford who were concerned she was causing “significant harm” to the infant, according to Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta. A police investigation found that Horn had been observed smothering the ...
Lansford woman arrested for attempted homicide of her infant
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton County District Attorney's office has announced the arrest of a woman charged with the attempted homicide of her infant. Abigail Horn, of Lansford, Carbon County, was reported to Bethlehem Police by family members in May, as they were concerned Horn was causing significant harm to her infant, the DA's office said.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Bugs on shelves, old chili
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of July 14. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are ...
Update: Body recovered from Delaware River identified
The body of a missing man was recovered Wednesday afternoon from the Delaware River in Northampton County, according to police. Trooper Nathan Branosky, a state police spokesman, said troopers were called about 1:30 p.m. to the 800 block of South Delaware Drive, Williams Township, after the body of a man was discovered along the river there. The body was found about 25 feet from the shoreline, ...
Body recovered from Delaware River identified as that of Easton man (UPDATE)
UPDATE: After deaths on Lehigh and Delaware, here’s how to river-tube safely. An Easton man died after using a flotation device Saturday on the Delaware River at Easton, the Northampton County Coroner’s Office said Thursday. The body of Louis A. Cosenza, 60, of Easton, was recovered Wednesday afternoon...
18-year-old charged in Palmer Twp. armed robbery
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- An 18-year-old is behind bars on charges of armed robbery in Northampton County. Police say on July 22 just before 9 p.m., police responded to the Citgo gas station on Old Nazareth Road in Palmer Twp. for an armed robbery. Officials say the suspect, while carrying...
2 regional pizza shops celebrating milestone anniversaries with tasty deals
Popular restaurants in Northampton and Schuylkill counties are marking their 45th and 75th birthdays respectively with separate promotions, including $4.95 pies and a slice of pizza and drink for $1.75. Campus Pizza, at 22 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by offering $4.95 large plain...
Coroner IDs 60-year-old man whose body was recovered from Delaware River in Williams Twp.
WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. - A 60-year-old man whose body was recovered from the Delaware River in Williams Township, Northampton County Wednesday has been identified. Louis A. Cosenza, 60, from Easton, was using a flotation device on the Delaware River in Easton on Saturday when he entered the water for an unknown reason and did not resurface, according to the Northampton County Coroner’s Office.
Louis A. Cosenza Dies Swimming In Delaware River: Coroner
Louis A. Cosenza's body was recovered from the river in Williams Township, officials said in a release. He was "using a floatation device" when he went into the water for an unknown reason and didn't resurface, the Coroner's Office said. Cosenza was not wearing a life preserver and his cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, they added.
‘Truly grateful’: Family-run restaurant thanks customers as it prepares to close in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A popular eatery, serving "gourmet quality comfort food," is set to end operations this weekend in Northampton County. HandHeldz, a family-run restaurant known for its fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps and more, will hold its last day of business on Saturday, July 27, at 518 E. Third St. on Bethlehem’s South Side.
Man charged in Palmer Township burglaries
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- Police in Northampton County say they've arrested a man linked to at least two burglaries in the Palmer Township area. Andrew Siegfried, 43, was arraigned Friday on burglary charges and 11 more offenses, police said. He is believed to have worked with others and more arrests...
UGI to begin gas main replacement project in Northampton County borough next week
FREEMANSBURG, Pa. - UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a gas main replacement project in a Northampton County borough next week. The company says it is set to begin a gas main replacement project in Freemansburg Borough on Monday, July 29. The work is expected to be completed by late September...
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