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Pennsylvania's run ends in Little League World Series after 3-1 loss
Evan Taveras struck out 12 Pennsylvania batters in five and two-thirds innings, and Hawaii made two runs in the first inning stand up for a 3-1 Little League World Series victory on Wednesday. That loss eliminated Council Rock Newtown from the tournament. The Bucks County team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region,...
One year later: Memorial honoring fallen Pennsylvania firefighter unveiled
A volunteer doesn’t ask why. They go because they’re called to help someone in need. That’s exactly what North East firefighter Shawn Giles was doing one year ago when he was killed by a speeding car ignoring the safety perimeter at an accident. “His ultimate sacrifice saved lives a year ago, including my own. We […]
Three children test positive for fentanyl, woman charged
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — A woman is facing charges after three children in Schuylkill County tested positive for fentanyl. On June 22, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a residence along Walnut St. in Ashland for the report of a three-year-old struggling to breathe. The child was given 0.4...
NY State Fair’s new baby goat exhibit shut down after illness detected
The New York State Fair was forced to shut down its most anticipated new exhibit on Opening Day. The fair closed the new baby goat cuddling exhibit today after one of the animals tested positive for a “viral disease that could potentially be transmitted to the other goats in the exhibit,” the fair announced in a news release.
'It's a hate crime': Victimized rabbi proudly flies defaced Pride flag again
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The tattered Pride flag that hangs off the front porch of Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg’s home has been displayed as a colorful expression of who she, her husband and their daughter are. The vandals who tore it down over the weekend, tore it up,...
Former Phillies draft pick comes full circle after call-up to bullpen
This past Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies made a roster move that sent pitcher Tyler Phillips to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In a corresponding move, the Phillies brought up another Tyler, left-hander Tyler Gilbert, to take Phillips' spot on the big league roster. It may have seemed to be just a minor...
Wanted Pennsylvania man jailed after setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, assaulting officers; police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A wanted Pennsylvania man is in jail after police were alerted about someone setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, court documents show. According to the charges filed by Derry Township Police, Justan Grube, 40, of Allentown, was scaring the guests at the Sunrise Inn, located at 1733 […]
Amount of stranded drivers nearly doubles after getting gas at Bethlehem Twp. station, cops say
At least 18 drivers have reported to police being stranded after filling up at a Bethlehem Township gas station. Township police just after 11:15 a.m Tuesday found over 10 disabled vehicles along Freemansburg Avenue and adjacent roads. All drivers reported just buying some quantity of gasoline at the Raceway gas station at 3608 Freemansburg Ave., township police Capt. Shaun Powell said.
Look out for these returning PIAA state cross country qualifiers
As the lehighvalleylive.com regional cross country season gets ready to kick off with Friday afternoon’s Lion Invitational at Moravian Academy, we thought we’d look at returning runners who ran at the PIAA state championships in Hershey. We’ve organized them by classifications competed in in 2023, then by school....
Top returning quarterbacks as the 2024 high school football season preps for kickoff
The high school football season is approaching quickly and teams with confidence in their quarterback have extra peace of mind. Here are 10 of the top local signal-callers entering the 2024 campaign. Most have a season of experience as a full-time starter, but a couple are entering their inaugural year as “the guy.”
Meet your 2024 Nazareth Area High School Blue Eagle Marching Band (PHOTOS)
The Nazareth Area High School Blue Eagle Marching Band is preparing for the 2024 season as Matt Tanzos enters his second year as the band’s director. The Blue Eagle Marching Band will be led by drum major Allison Hawley. This year, the band and color guard total 79 members.
Triple Header Program at Grandview Saturday as PRO4 Racing Series Joins Weekly Action
BECHTELSVILLE, PA – The countdown to the track championships continues at Grandview Speedway, with a special three-division race program this weekend. Grandview Speedway will be presenting a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program this week featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman along with a first time visit by the Pro4 Racing Series.
Bethlehem City Council addresses issues with negligent landlords, tenant options
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem City Council Wednesday spent much of the evening addressing housing in the city, specifically issues with absent or negligent landlords. A resident who broke down during her testimony about her living conditions sparked the discussion. Issues she experiences with her son range from rain entering the apartment and squirrels and black mold in the ceiling, she says.
Man charged with forgery offenses for attempting to cash stolen check, police say
A 34-year-old man is wanted as of Monday on charges of felony forgery, two counts of felony attempted forgery, and misdemeanor receiving stolen property, after Perkasie Borough Police allege he attempted to cash a check stolen from someone’s Perkasie home at two Quakertown National Bank locations. However, it was...
Food truck owner retiring after 12 years of serving at Hellam Carnival
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Dan Gift, the owner of Dan’s Cooking Can, has been a familiar face at the Hellam Carnival for the past 12 years, but this year will mark his final appearance. Gift, known for his crab, mac & cheese, and homemade crab cakes, has decided...
McCaskey High School introduces 'Educators Rising' program
LANCASTER, Pa. — There is still a need for teachers across the state, but McCaskey High School is launching a new program that may help bring in more teachers. The "Educators Rising" program is a national career-ready program that was introduced to Pennsylvania last year to help the teacher shortage.
Warrington Mail Theft Has Police Looking for Black Mercedes-Benz
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police are looking for a black Mercedes-Benz they say is the latest in a string of thefts of mail from residents’ mailboxes. Police said that on the morning of Aug. 9, a resident on Fawn Lane placed an envelope containing a check in her mailbox. A few hours later, she discovered that the envelope had been stolen from her mailbox.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER After reviewing surveillance video, police found that shortly after 11 a.m., a black Mercedes-Benz C300 was involved in the theft. Police are looking for information about...
Bryce Harper hits panic button for Phillies after falling flat against the Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies lost their season opener against the Atlanta Braves, 3-1, on Tuesday evening. Zack Wheeler threw six strong innings, but the Braves' pitchers were even better. Reynaldo Lopez gave up Philadelphia's only run in five dominant innings on the bump, which featured 10 strikeouts. Grant Holmes, Joe Jimenez, and Raisel Iglesias finished the game out with four innings of combined shutout baseball.
Bridgeport Native Returns Home With Olympic Bronze Medal in Rugby
Ariana Ramsey received a hero's return welcome back home when she first arrived back to Bridgeport after the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bridgeport native Ariana Ramsey was recently honored with a homecoming after returning with a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA women’s rugby team, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc.
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