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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 ...
Spotlight: Andrew’s Lawn Ranger
We had mild weather this past winter, coupled with a wet March and early April, and wild temperature swings. Now everything is early: weeds, insects, turf issues. Make sure you are ahead of schedule too! Call us to help prevent you having pest and turf issues at your property. Flea,...
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 ...
"Magic Polka Machine" radio show celebrates 50 years of music
BARNESVILLE, Pa. - A regional radio legend has reached a monumental milestone. "Polka Joe" is celebrating his 50th anniversary. The Lakeside Ballroom in Barnesville, Schuylkill County was the scene for a party 'celebrating' the local radio personality. Polka Joe Manjack and his Magic Polka Machine radio show have been entertaining...
More than 3,000 homes remain without power a full day after storms
More than 3,000 customers are waiting for power to be restored 24 hours after a line of thunderstorms rumbled through the Lehigh Valley and Warren County. The storms initially knocked out power to 29,000 customers on Thursday in Northampton, Lehigh and Warren counties. Workers had that number down to 13,000 by Thursday afternoon.
Northern Lehigh softball produces pair of 6-run innings to secure D-11 final return trip
The Northern Lehigh softball team played in the District 11 Class 2A title game last season, but fell short against Minersville. The Bulldogs are back in the final this year, but are hoping for a much different result. With a dominant 12-2 victory over Schuylkill Haven in five innings on...
Third state jumping championship comes pretty calmly for Palmerton's Walters
Nataly Walters knows Nataly Walters pretty well. “Nataly Walters is never calm,” said the Palmerton junior of herself in the third person. That may well be, but Walters has few peers in successfully dealing with the pressure cooker that is Shippensburg’s Seth Grove Stadium on Memorial Day weekend.
PSP: Bethlehem woman charged with animal neglect after leaving dog in hot car
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — A 22-year-old woman from Bethlehem has been charged with neglect of an animal after she allegedly left a dog inside a hot car. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Olivia Lafferty left the dog inside her 2011 Lexus ES350 for more than an hour. The incident...
Police: Man charged at officers with hatchet, threatened to blow up propane tanks in Lehighton
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Police in the Poconos say a man charged at police officers with a hatchet in his hand, after lighting multiple fires in a wooded area and threatening officers. The man, whom police did not name, is charged with aggravated assault and causing or risking a catastrophe,...
Update: Pennsylvania under a severe thunderstorm watch until Monday night
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:30 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with...
Frank Yandrisevits, former PA State Rep, dies at 69
Former state Rep. Frank Yandrisevits, who represented two different districts in the Lehigh Valley during his tenure in office, has died. He was 69. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, who served two different districts during his tenure in public office, died Monday, according to his obituary. The Northampton resident and 45-year attorney was a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...
Allentown WW2 veteran laid to rest more than 80 years after death
A World War II soldier from Allentown who went missing in action more than 80 years ago has finally been laid to rest. Today, local funeral services were held for Army Private Earl Seibert. He had been presumed killed in a Prisoner of War camp until his remains were finally identified just this year.
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.
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