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First building opens as former Slate Belt tire dump is repurposed as industrial park
A tire dump that held more than 2 million tires at its peak is now home to the first of several industrial buildings. Representatives of the Green Knight Industrial Park and developer JVI LLC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the first of its buildings to open. The project has...
Coroner: 35-year-old drowned while tubing in the Lehigh River
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Bethlehem man drowned in the Lehigh River on Monday, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday. Antwan D. Daring, 35, was pronounced dead at 4:01 p.m. Monday at the emergency department of St. Luke’s Hospital’s Allentown Campus, according to a release from Coroner Daniel A. Buglio's office.
See all homes sold in Carbon County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Carbon County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 42 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,248-square-foot home on Sixth Street in Weatherly that sold for $239,000. Albrightsville.
Missing 25-year-old Bucks man found, is safe
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Police in Bucks Co. say a missing person has been found safe. Solebury Township Police Department say they received a report of a missing man, Tyler Brennan, 25, on July 11. Brennan was found Tuesday after an extensive investigation, police said. "Solebury Township Police and the family...
Homes at or under $350,000 in Warren County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Warren County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between July 8 and July 14. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Hundreds without power after FedEx truck crashes into utility pole in Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – More than 800 Jersey Central Power & Light customers in Hackettstown are without power after a FedEx truck crashed into a utility pole around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The truck crashed into the pole at the intersection of Route 46 and Valentine Street. As...
From D3 to the ACC and UNC, Greenberg Discusses his Path
CHAPEL HILL – Playing football in the ACC wasn’t much on Zach Greenberg’s radar when he first arrived at Muhlenberg College. He was 240 pounds as an offensive linemen, the program is Division III, and Scotty Wood Stadium, home of the Mules, seated a capacity of only 3,000 fans.
Morris County man accused of inhaling Dust Off
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man was charged after he was allegedly observed inhaling Dust Off in Mount Olive Township, police said. On July 13, at 12:36 p.m., an officer was on routine patrol in the International Drive Mall Complex when the officer observed a man stopped on a bicycle in the area of Picatinny Federal Credit Union, police said.
Survey shows majority of teachers dissatisfied, likely to retire early
A lot of the state’s teachers are concerned about the working conditions in schools, and new survey results shared at a state committee meeting Monday night put hard data behind those claims. The survey was presented at the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force meeting. That group, created in March, is made of government and educational officials as well ... Read More
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
Delaware gets 'F' for senior health care cost, access, quality in latest report
A SeniorLiving.org report gave Delaware an 'F' for senior health care cost, access and quality. Delaware was among six states that received failing grades. The First State faces a unique challenge in this regard given its rapidly aging population and shortage of medical professionals. Delaware, where estimates show those 60...
Allentown Gives Resources for Ongoing Heat | WDIY Local News
As Lehigh Valley residents try to stay cool during another heat advisory this week, the City of Allentown is trying to help. For the second week in a row, they’ve released a list of resources for residents to cool down during the day. City pools are open from noon...
Brinks truck 'held up' in Chester as suspects flee with 'large amount of money': officials
CHESTER, Pa. - Police are investigating after an armored truck carrying cash was robbed at gunpoint in Chester Tuesday afternoon. The Brinks truck was "held up" at an AutoZone located at 9th Street and Avenue of the States, according to authorities. Police say the suspects pictured above were armed with...
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