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Ottawa County Intersection Closed for Investigation After Pedestian Struck Near Holland Township Park
A pedestrian collision on Sunday afternoon in Holland Township resulted in local authorities shutting down a key intersection, prompting an investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred near Quincy Park at the junction of Quincy Street and 140th Avenue around 2 p.m., involved a vehicle with an attached trailer making contact with a pedestrian, details WZZM 13.
Search continues for man who went missing in Delaware River
Police and rescue workers are still trying to find a man who witnesses said may have drowned Saturday afternoon in the Delaware River. Dive teams and rescuers in boats searched the area near the Easton wastewater plant, where multiple witnesses saw the man disappear under water around 4 p.m. Saturday, according to Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Branden Bachman.
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Officials on Sunday released the name of a pilot who died in a skydiving flight after her passengers jumped from the aircraft near the Niagara Falls.Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person on board when the single-engine Cessna crashed Saturday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Georger, of Towanda, New York, was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook."My beloved daughter, my best friend and one of the two lights of my life passed away suddenly today," Paul Georger wrote. "Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Pennsylvania House Leader Wants Trump Shooting Investigated
A Pennsylvania Republican leader thinks the shooting at a Trump rally should be looked into. Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler is introducing legislation to look into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, in Butler. House Resolution 501 would form a House Select Committee to investigate the actions and response of state and local law enforcement following the assassination attempt. The bipartisan committee would then produce a report on the incident no later than November 30th. Cutler says the committee will not be looking to assign blame, but rather it seeks to discover how law enforcement can better improve practices going forward.
Upper Macungie truck terminal expansion up for final approval
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A truck terminal in the township soon may expand. The Upper Macungie Planning Commission last week unanimously recommended final approval for a plan to expand XPO Logistics, a freight transportation company. XPO Logistics is at 7649 Penn Drive, near Allentown KinderCare day care center...
Rivals250 LB Keenan Britt has two visits set as decision nears
Rivals250 LB Keenan Britt is days away from locking in his commitment before kicking off his junior year.Britt, the No. 15-ranked outside backer in the Rivals250 for the 2026 class out of Oxford (A...
Summer Check-In: Lydia Jenkins-Ford
Muhlenberg athletes are spending the summer of 2024 enjoying fantastic experiences on campus, in their hometowns, across the country and even around the world. Rising junior cross country and track & field runner Lydia Jenkins-Ford wrote about her experience working at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst in North Carolina. She is pictured above at the far left of the front row, just five away from U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. This summer I was given the wonderful opportunity of working the U.S. Open with MSG Promotions. MSG Promotions excels in managing major events, marketing and client entertainment. Throughout the course…
Celtic Classic plans to delight visitors with return of annual contests
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Those planning to attend the upcoming Celtic Classic will have the change to compete in some annual contests. The Celtic Cultural Alliance says the event is in it's 37th year and will take place September 27th - 29th. The contests include:. Scottish Shortbread Baking Contest – Sponsored...
Historic ballpark gets new life in Allentown. Tilghman St. bridge work on tap. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 22:. L. MT. BETHEL TWP. | The Riverton-Belvidere bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to shut down Monday so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said. “Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days,” the DRJTBC said in a news release. “Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by Aug. 25.” The two-lane bridge connecting Northampton and Warren counties across the Delaware River is expected to remain open to motor-vehicle traffic while the repairs are made.
WooSox Rewind: Worcester drops two of three against Lehigh Valley
The Worcester Red Sox came out of the International League’s All-Star break with a short series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA and after winning the opener dropped the next two games to fall to 10-10 in the East Division second half standings. Friday.
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