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'You want to help people': Hellertown's new police chief speaks out
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - There is a new face at the Hellertown Police Department. "I had a lot of great training, preparing myself for this exact position to become the Chief of Police here in Hellertown," said James Baitinger, Chief of the Hellertown Police Department. Baitinger has more than two decades...
Allentown City Council declines to vote on changes to city jobs, frustrating officials and signaling 2025 budget trouble
Allentown City Controller Jeff Glazier, at the request of City Council, crunched numbers to put together a report detailing the financial impact of reorganizing several city departments, which officials said is necessary to boost efficiency and adequately compensate employees. But Council never heard Glazier’s report because, against the urging of several city officials, it tabled the ...
Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
BASD going cashless for athletic events
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Leave the cash at home. The Bethlehem Area School District is going cashless for all athletic events for the 2024-25 season. All ticket sales to BASD home, regular season events will be online, the district announced. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. The digital ticket...
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Investments in PA’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Bristol
DCED Secretary Rick Siger toured the Bucks County borough and met with owners and employees of small businesses that help boost local and regional growth. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.
'American Speedway': Police crackdown continues, driver behaviors don't change on busy Allentown corridor
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Another joint enforcement between Pennsylvania State Police and the Allentown Police Department — in the same location as other previous ones — netted nearly as many offenders this week, police said. Trooper Nathan Branosky, public information officer for PSP’s Troop M barracks, said the...
Pair from out of area busted for retail theft at Walmart
Lewisburg, Pa. — Two people from the eastern part of the state were arrested for stealing $990 of items at Lewisburg Walmart. Felicia Marie Schmidt, 31, of Williamstown, and Brandon M. Smith, 36, of Dallas, were arrested earlier this month after police connected them to the theft on July 29. Trooper Matthew Lesher of PSP Milton said three suspects, including a male later identified as Smith, and Schmidt arrived at...
State police offer tips on how to avoid recent phone scam
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania State Police in Columbia, Carbon, Luzerne, and Monroe counties are warning the public about a recent scam. Troopers say scammers will contact potential victims by phone and claim that a loved one is in trouble and currently in jail or threaten the possibility of jail, even citing specific names.
"Not even a dog whistle at this point": Trump slammed for "antisemitic" attack on "Jewish governor"
Former President Donald Trump, reacting furiously to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mockery of him at the Democratic National Convention, derided the one-time vice presidential prospect on a Truth Social post as a "highly overrated Jewish Governor" who was has "done nothing for Israel and never will." Shapiro's address, Trump wrote,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2024
Aug. 22—High schools Football Friday's schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Brentwood at ...
PennLive 5: Can’t miss Pennsylvania high school football games in Week 1
While Mid-Penn Conference programs will be involved in some intriguing matchups on opening weekend, below is a look at five contests across the Commonwealth that you don’t want to miss. Valley View at Scranton Prep, Friday, 7. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
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