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Search for missing man in Carbon County ends

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were searching for a man reported missing in Carbon County. PSP Lehighton is actively searching for a 33-year-old man who has since been found safe.

Carbon County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Two charged with selling grams of meth, fentanyl mixed

(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found trying to sell grams of a methamphetamine and fentanyl mix. Michael Creft, 39, of East Stroudsburg, and Amanda Daniels, 27, of Allentown, were indicted by a federal grand jury for drug offenses. Between March and July, Creft and Daniels possessed with intent […]

East Stroudsburg, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Cumberland County man charged with raping multiple children

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County man has been charged with allegedly raping multiple children in Allentown. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of 44-year-old Nathaniel Melendez, of Mechanicsburg, for multiple child sex offenses. The District Attorney’s Office says that on January 15, 2025, a […]

Allentown, PA · 1d

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A month after skill games removal, local private clubs/bars say they are feeling the impact financially

Month after skill games removal, local private clubs/bars feel financial impact. The state Supreme Court ruled that skill games are technically slot machines, and they became illegal on October 14th.

Allentown, PA · 1d
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Eli Lilly breaks ground on $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Lehigh County

Eli Lilly breaks ground on $3.5B manufacturing facility in Lehigh County. The Upper Macungie Township site will make injectable medicines and devices. It's expected to bring in hundreds of high-paying jobs.

Lehigh County, PA · 1d

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3 new tenants to bring fresh dining, shopping experiences to Whitehall's MacArthur Commons

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. –A prominent shopping center in Lehigh County is set to welcome three new tenants, including a beauty retailer, a specialty bakery, and a restaurant featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet. New locations of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ulta Beauty, and UMI Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet are coming...

Whitehall, PA · 2d

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Former Lehigh County DA Jim Martin says he tried to investigate APD officer Jason Krasley years before he was charged

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Did the Lehigh County District Attorney's office know about criminal allegations involving former Allentown Police Department Vice Officer Jason Krasley years before he was charged?. This is a claim made by the former prosecutor in the case, who is at the center of an ongoing motion to...

Lehigh County, PA · 18h

Pocono Record

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Monroe County investigation leads to chop shop charges for father, son

A Monroe County investigation led to the arrests of a father and son on who are facing title-washing charges in Lehigh County. According to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, a collaborative investigation between the DA’s office’s Criminal Investigations Division, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office’s Insurance Fraud Section led to the arrests of Jermaine Quinones Sr., 42, and Jermaine Quinones Jr., 18. Both men are accused of using fraudulent vehicle identification numbers (VINs), as well as other identifying info, “to ‘wash’ stolen-vehicle titles before selling the vehicles with counterfeit paperwork” through Facebook Marketplace. The criminal complaints against both men describe them as residing at the same Allentown address, though documents for Quinones Jr. also list a Pocono Township address. According to the criminal complaints against Quinones Sr. and Quinones Jr., Monroe County District Attorney’s Office Detective Emmanuel Varkanis received investigative referrals from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department and the New York State Police “regarding illicit vehicle sales of stolen vehicles” by Quinones Sr. Two vehicles that were listed under a Facebook Marketplace profile associated with Quinones Sr. had fraudulent title documentation. In early 2026, Varkanis obtained and executed search warrants for Quinones Sr.’s Facebook

Monroe County, PA · 1d

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Residents seek council response to lawsuit tied to Lehigh Street development

Residents looking for a response from borough council about a lawsuit connected to the controversial 102 Lehigh St. development left the Nov. 2 meeting without answers, as council members did not comment on the litigation despite repeated calls from audience members to do so. The lawsuit was filed by Donald...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Family warns other homeowners after Coplay sinkhole damages home, insurance company denies claim

COPLAY, Pa. - A family in Coplay is looking for answers after a sinkhole damaged their house. On October 25th, Bradley Stepp said a peaceful day at his house turned into a nightmare in seconds. "I was relaxing out front, and the yard just kind of disappeared in front of...

Coplay, PA · 2d

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Lower Macungie Commissioners Approve Hardt Preserve Development

A proposed 26-home residential development along Indian Creek Road received approval from the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners on Nov. 5 despite concerns raised by residents and one commissioner. The Hardt Preserve land development plan calls for the construction of 26 single-family homes at 4103 Indian Creek Road, near...

Lower Macungie Township, PA · 2d

Daily Voice

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Gunfire Erupts On Highway In Whitehall: Driver Accused Of Shooting At Vehicle, Police Say

A driver opened fire on another vehicle along a busy Pennsylvania highway before fleeing the scene, state police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Raptor Omar Colon, 47, of Allentown, was arrested following the shooting along State Route 22 Westbound near Fullerton Avenue in Whitehall Township, Lehig…

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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New Jersey compounding pharmacy working to pick up where another has left off in Lehigh County

GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...

Lehigh County, PA · 1d

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Northampton County Executive Zrinski announces amendment to cut proposed tax increase by more than half

EASTON, Pa.- In the wake of vociferous public outcry over a proposed 43.5% property tax increase, Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski is announcing a compromise. "We heard everybody, that they did not like the 'all at once' idea of taxation," said Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski. Zrinski is now asking...

Northampton County, PA · 1d

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District 11 Class 6A football semifinal photos: Freedom at Nazareth, Nov. 13, 2026

Scenes from the District 11 Class 6A football semifinal game between Freedom and Nazareth on Nov. 13, 2026.

Nazareth, PA · 14h

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New Allentown VA Clinic Doubles Space, Targets Summer 2029 for First Patients

The Department of Veterans Affairs has signed a lease for a new outpatient clinic in Allentown, a facility nearly double the size of what currently serves the region's veterans. The clinic, planned for 935 Blue Barn Road in Upper Macungie Township, is expected to see its first patients in summer 2029, with the VA aiming to complete construction and facility preparation by winter 2029.

Allentown, PA · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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Blue Mountain's Offensive Line Is Built Different, And District 11 Is NOT Ready

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) It's been almost two decades, man, since the Blue Mountain Eagles last hoisted a District 11 championship. Think about that: 2007 was the last time, when they dropped Northwestern 23-6 […]

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 17h

WBRE

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Scenic rail ride to return to Jim Thorpe after rock slide

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will return to Jim Thorpe Sunday following a temporary relocation of operations to Nesquehoning because of a rockslide onto the train tracks. Since the Oct. 31 rockslide, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has worked to clear the tracks and reopen Route 209 above […]

Jim Thorpe, PA · 1d

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Dewey Fire Company ceasing operations due to decline in volunteers

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Pa. - Photos and memorabilia sit on display inside Dewey Fire Company in Hellertown as reminders of the company's 120-plus-year history. "When we say it's a family, it truly is," said Matthew Simkovic, Dewey Fire Company Assistant Chief. For Simkovic, it has gone beyond the badge. "Some of...

Hellertown, PA · 1d

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Keeping a City Active with Mandy Tolino | Active LV

On this episode, Mike Drabenstott sits down with Mandy Tolino, Director of the Allentown Parks and Recreation Department, to explore what it really looks like for a "small but mighty" team to organize programming and maintain outdoor spaces for an entire city year-round. Mandy reveals where the money allocated to...

Allentown, PA · 1d