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(VIDEO) Lebanon discusses infrastructure, garbage collection
LEBANON - The Borough Council discussed infrastructure improvement and garbage disposal issues Wednesday, July 17. Borough Council President Richard Burton gave a high-level overview of the Infrastructure Committee presentation, listing some recent borough improvements and future projects. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good...
Hilltown man charged with kidnapping, stabbing woman, attempted to slit her throat, police say
A 20-year-old Hilltown man, free on 10% of $250,000 cash bail, has been charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated assault, as well as numerous other felonies and misdemeanor offenses, for attempting to slit the throat of a woman and stabbing her twice as she tried to escape during an early morning June 28 incident, police allege in an affidavit.
Lansdale man draws prison for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex
NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale man was sent to prison after he admitted that he had online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and took substantial steps to arrange a sexual encounter with the girl, who in reality was an undercover detective. Ian Patrick Horrocks, 46, of...
Utility pole crash leads to drunk driving charge for Long Valley FedEx driver
WASHINGTON TWP. - A 46-year-old FedEx driver from Long Valley was arrested for driving under the influence after his truck crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop near 100 Main St. when, at about 2:39 p.m., when they heard...
I-78 Crash Slows Traffic In Lehigh Valley: PennDOT
All lanes of Interstate 78 are closed in Williams Township after a crash near the New Jersey border, according to transportation officials. The wreck happened in the westbound lanes near Exit 71 (PA 33) around 2:35 p.m., said PennDOT on the 511pa website. The closures were still in effect as...
Friends of Matheny marks Disability Pride Month with $125K donation
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE – The Friends of Matheny, the non-profit arm of Matheny Medical and Educational Center on Highland Avenue, raised $125,000 in donations this year, with $100,000 going toward Matheny’s Durable Medical Equipment program, and $25,000 to the Arts Access program. The Friends have also provided additional funds that...
Far Hills Country Day School welcomes new director of development
FAR HILLS – The preK-8 Far Hills Country Day School has named Tom Evans the director of development, effective July 8. “Tom brings more than 30 years of experience as a non-profit executive in multiple facets of development such as capital campaign leadership, strategic planning and fundraising events,” said Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser.
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
Prominent Harvard scholar criticized by conservative lawmakers is leaving for Princeton
Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a prominent scholar of race and African American history, is leaving Harvard University to join Princeton University’s faculty following high-profile attacks on his work from Republican critics in Congress last December. Muhammad, who teaches a popular “race and racism” course at the Harvard Kennedy School, said...
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free and strikes them
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J., property on Saturday to wish him well after the assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said. The meeting was...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Collegeville man sent to prison for raping intoxicated, unconscious woman in Skippack
NORRISTOWN — A Collegeville man will spend up to a decade in prison on charges he raped an intoxicated and unconscious woman after a night of drinking among friends at a Skippack Township residence. Zachary Thomas Brandt, 25, of the 400 block of Bridge Street, was sentenced in Montgomery...
SEPTA announces several weekend regional rail disruptions for infrastructure repairs, beginning July 27
SEPTA has announced that repairs and upgrades to Regional Rail infrastructure will disrupt weekend services. The work is expected to begin on Saturday, July 27 and are slated to continue through Sunday, August 18. The repair work will primarily affect the sections between Fern Rock Transportation Center and Wayne Junction...
Cast Set for EAST TEXAS HOT LINKS at Court Theatre
Court Theatre will present East Texas Hot Links. Court kicks off the 2024/25 season with Eugene Lee’s suspenseful and remarkable work of lyricism, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. This production will run September 6 – September 29, 2024 at Court Theatre. The cast of East Texas...
Upper Gwynedd on search for new finance director, consultant, counterpart from nearby township to help fill in
Budget talks this fall will have a new voice taking part in Upper Gwynedd. Township officials approved two contracts last week while announcing a search for a new finance director. “We have a vacancy in the role of our finance director right now, so both of these next two items...
Effort underway to preserve colorful panels on Lehigh Valley Dairy building
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- An effort is underway to save some of the colorful panels on the Lehigh Valley Dairy building. The iconic structure is being demolished, after sitting vacant since 1989. "This has been here forever," said Neil Melcher, the owner of Melcher Brothers Masonry. "This is a landmark."
Don’t Miss The Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA
If you love peaches (even if you don't) you won't want to miss the annual Peach Festival at Peddler's Village. Peddler's Village Peach Festival is August 3rd & 4th. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 11am - 6pm each day. There will be fresh peaches galore,...
FedEx driver drunk during crash that left hundreds in New Jersey without power
A FedEx driver was drunk when he plowed his delivery truck into a utility pole earlier this week, knocking out power for hundreds in New Jersey, authorities said. David Fiallos was driving west on Route 46 in Hackettstown when the crash occurred on Tuesday just after 3 p.m., according to a press release from the city’s police department. Fiallos allegedly dropped his phone, which he was using ...
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