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One of America’s ‘Hottest ZIP Codes’ is right here in the Lehigh Valley, report says
One of the hottest ZIP codes in America is right here in the Lehigh Valley, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Of course, that’s no surprise to the folks who’ve already bought homes here, committing themselves to the region. And it’s certainly no surprise to anyone born and raised in or always returning to the area.
Kingston woman considers guilty plea in husband's slaying
A Kingston woman accused of torching her apartment and murdering her husband was scheduled to plead guilty on Thursday afternoon but instead her attorney requested a continuance so she could mull the matter over. Lisa M. Starruick-Smalls, 61, is charged with setting fire to her unit at the Green Acres...
Super 16 Team #4 Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. — Mount Carmel Area looks to start this season fast and furious. The Red Tornadoes had a bad taste in their mouths, with a loss to Southern Columbia that cut their playoff run short. The team setting a high bar for themselves this year. "I think...
Bands, crafts, car show, more set for Wally Lake Fest this weekend
The 2024 edition of Wally Lake Fest takes place Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, celebrating life in the greater Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack area with a host of events. The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hosts the festival, which started 24 years ago. There are numerous events by land and by lake, such as concerts, crafts, boats, vintage cars and a motorcycle ride around the lake. ...
Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. ruled ineligible for 2024 football season
Harrisburg High, the three-time defending District 3 champions, will compete during the 2024 football season without star quarterback and All-State defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. Lee Jr. was denied another season of eligibility during a PIAA hearing Wednesday, with officials voting 5-0 against the University of Pittsburgh recruit. If you...
Kevin Percy of Union Set to Enter Kutztown University
KUTZTOWN, PA-- Kevin Percy of Union will enter Kutztown University in the fall as the newest member of the Golden Bear family. The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Comprising four colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts - Kutztown University offers a wide range of outstanding academic programs to prepare individuals for successful careers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Located on 289 acres, the campus is adjacent to the Borough of Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Kutztown University was founded in 1866 as Keystone Normal School. The school became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960 and achieved university status in 1983. Kutztown University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lycoming County District Attorney's office will prosecute Michaels' murder trial
Williamsport, Pa. — A Lycoming County Judge has ruled that the Lycoming County District Attorney's office may proceed in the prosecution of Kenneth Michaels, accused in the shooting death of John Roskowski, 69, on Aug. 17, 2023. Michaels and Roskowski were former business partners and brothers-in-law. On Aug. 17, Michaels fired a single shot in the lobby of Cable Services, Inc. located on Marydale Ave. in Williamsport. According to court documents, Michaels opened a locked door to let Roskowski, who was said to be "irate,"...
Temple introduces new head tennis coach
Jeff Brandes was formally introduced as Temple’s new Director of Tennis Wednesday morning in The Liacouras Center. The conference was attended by Athletic Director Arthur Johnson and several fellow Temple coaches. Brandes joins Temple after serving as the men’s and women’s head tennis coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University since...
Woman injured in crash involving horse and buggy
LYKENS, Pa. — A Schuylkill County woman was injured earlier this month in a two-vehicle crash involving a horse and buggy in northeastern Dauphin County, according to State Police. Anne G. King, 56, of Spring Glen, suffered head lacerations in the crash, which occurred at about 1:24 p.m. on...
Archaea Energy and Waste Connections Celebrate Opening of Renewable Gas Plant in Pennsylvania
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and Waste Connections, Inc. celebrate the opening of their first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary and came online in July. “We are safely and...
Federal DOT Gives Penn. Cycle Safety Startup $200K
(TNS) — For the past few years, Clark Haynes has been strapping sensors onto bicycles to keep riders safe. Using some of the same technology that powers driverless cars, the AI-enabled sensors, called Copilot, can detect a potential collision with a vehicle and thwart it by flashing a light or blasting a sound.
Delayed doors: Palmerton pushes back first day of school due to construction holdup
As many students head back to school, some in Carbon County will get to wait a little longer. Palmerton Area School District pushed back the first day of school until Monday, Sept. 9. The school board unanimously passed the new start date and revised calendar at its meeting Wednesday night.
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, Aug. 12-18
A house in Center Valley that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the past week. In total, 89 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $383,761. The average price per square foot ended up at $215.
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