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Family forced from West Hazleton home
WEST HAZLETON, Pa. — A family is out of a home after a fire early Sunday in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the place along Winters Avenue in West Hazleton just after 3:30 a.m. The first firefighters on the scene quickly called for more help. Units from the City...
Gas prices on simmer as summer travel season heats up. How the Lehigh Valley compares
Retail gasoline prices, which had been up and down through March and April in response to supply changes and world events, have been incrementally decreasing in the last several weeks, according to AAA daily surveys. Friday’s national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.609, down a little over a penny from the previous week, and off 7.5 cents from a month ago. Pump prices are ...
Nurse faces drug charges in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A nurse in Carbon County is facing charges after allegedly stealing drugs from a hospice patient. Police say Ashley Miller was caring for a terminally ill hospice patient in Penn Forest Township back in February. Another nurse noted more than 200 pain relief pills missing...
Freeland holds 25th annual Pub Run
Over 400 participants traveled around Freeland for their 25th annual Pub Run. This is their third and final day of Memorial Weekend events to celebrate with the community. Runners stopped by eight local drink establishments for the run. “Feels good to bring out the community together, to celebrate the together...
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, May 13-19
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $680,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 24 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $319,002. The average price per square foot ended up at $200.
Four people displaced in Luzerne County house fire
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Four people have been displaced after a house fire damaged a home in Luzerne County early Sunday morning, according to West Hazleton Fire Chief Brandon Cressman. Cressman states that they received a call at 3:45 a.m. for a reported house fire on the 500 block of Winters Ave. West Hazelton […]
Slatington man dies after his vehicle hits parked car
PALMERTON, Pa. - The Lehigh County Coroner's office says an elderly man died Friday from injuries sustained when he hit a parked car. Officials say 81-year-old Walter H. Niedermeyer of Slatington died at 6:08 p.m. in St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem. The incident occurred at approximately 6:57 a.m. Monday...
Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend
Lehigh Valley prom season has once again come to an end, and The Morning Call was there for the final weekend to take photos of the big night for area students. View all of our prom galleries from this past weekend by clicking on the links below. And check back throughout the rest of prom season at mcall.com/prom to view all of our galleries. You can also send us your prom photos ― just e-mail ...
Celebrating 200 years, remembering past veterans in White Haven
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual celebration in a Luzerne County community turned out to be double the fun this holiday weekend. Hundreds of people came out Sunday to take part in all that the bicentennial event had to offer. This Memorial Day weekend, White Haven is also celebrating its 200th year while […]
Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Sunday service paused to remember those no longer with us who fought for our freedoms. A few dozen people gathered on Sunday at Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Several veterans were among those who attended, including some who spoke to those inside the church. The pews and […]
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...
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 […]
Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. 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 inspected ...
$975K Slate Belt home tops May 13-19 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Mount Bethel Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 16 Alexandra Circle was built in 2007 and has a living area of...
Nurse charged with stealing pills while taking care of hospice patient
PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police say a registered nurse stole hundreds of prescription pills while taking care of a hospice patient. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Feb. 12, troopers were contacted by the director of operations at the Amedisys Home Health / Hospice Care.
Violent Storm Thrashes Fountain Hill, Other Areas (PHOTOS)
A violent thunderstorm struck Fountain Hill and other parts of the Lehigh Valley as the Thursday morning rush hour was taking place, leaving downed trees, wires and other damage in its wake. Numerous roads in Lower Saucon Township were temporarily closed due to damage from the storm. Est. Read Time:...
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 […]
Storms knock out power for thousands in the Lehigh Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people are without power Thursday morning as strong thunderstorms move across the region.According to PPL Electric, nearly 12,000 customers in Lehigh County are without power as of 9 a.m., and more than 10,000 customers are without power in Northampton County.Met-Ed says more than 400 of its customers in Lehigh County lost power, while more than 2,000 people are without power in Berks County.The brunt of this storm system, which packed reports of gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail, has moved out of the region, though meteorologist Grant Gilmore says these storms have produced damage in the Bethlehem area, including downed trees and power lines.In the Philadelphia area, the most severe weather has moved on, though there's still a chance for spotty but strong showers throughout the morning.As the front drops to our south this afternoon, skies will clear for a partly sunny second half of the day. Another round of showers is possible late tonight and again early Friday morning.
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