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Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. "It's very easy to sink down into it, sort of like quicksand," the High...
(VIDEO) Califon will soon take over Weis Mill Dam
CALIFON – The Weis Mill Dam will officially belong to the borough as soon as some paperwork is complete. That was the good news out of the Thursday, July 18, public hearing held before the regular Borough Council meeting. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
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...
Township Council honors Township Clerk for 29 years of service, replaces soccer field
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The Township Council was to honor Township Clerk Michelle DePinto for her 29 years of service to the township during the Tuesday, July 23 council meeting. DePinto is set to retire on Wednesday, July 31. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
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.
What North Penn area school districts are receiving from the 2024-2025 state budget
HARRISBURG — Local school districts are set to receive millions in additional funding following the adoption of the 2024-2025 state budget, with over $1 billion in new K-12 education spending. The budget includes more than $500 million in “adequacy gap” and “tax equity” funding for the state’s most underfunded...
Esther L. Harvey
Esther L. Harvey, 94, Macungie, Pennsylvania; died July 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 8, 1929, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of William and Annie M. (Gray) Harvey. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Meriam Dishong, Annie E. Harvey, Willa R. Harvey, and Helen L. Harvey; and brothers, Roy and David Harvey. Survived by brothers, Robert, Florida; and Bruce, Allentown; 7 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews, and 16 great great nieces and nephews. Whether it was renditions of classic hymns, beloved standards, or holiday favorites, Jim Nabors’ music had a special place in Esther’s heart. She was an avid reader; particularly of murder mysteries, loved putting puzzles together, and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. She enjoyed her work in retail prior to retiring. But her greatest devotion was to her family, and she will be greatly missed by them. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 and from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26 at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Maple Street, South Fork; the Reverend Randy Landman, presiding. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown.
Quakertown, Perkiomen stay unbeaten in Region 2 Legion baseball playoffs
As the defending Pennsylvania American Legion state and Region 2 champion, the Quakertown baseball team has the respect of Lower Macungie manager Jeff Smith. So, while Smith was disappointed his club lost 5-2 to Quakertown on Day 2 of the Region 2 tournament on Sunday night, he was also proud of the determination and effort his players put forth.
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.
Dump truck waste fire, overturned vehicle in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. - A dump truck waste fire on one road and an overturned vehicle on another road kept police and emergency responders busy on Wednesday, July 17. At about 7:53 a.m., a garbage truck fire was reported in the driveway of 211/219 Mount Airy Road, not far from the intersection with Whitenack Road.
N.J. driver killed in afternoon crash on Route 287 in Somerset County
An 82-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last week, officials said. William M. Ellis Jr. was driving south near mile post 29.6 in Bernards at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday when he veered off the road to the right and struck several trees, State Police said Monday.
Perkasie Borough to host inaugural Skate Night at newly-opened Lenape Park Skate Park
PERKASIE — Perkasie Borough will host its inaugural Last Friday Skate Night program at the Lenape Park Skate Park on July 26. The event, scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m., follows the completion of the Skate Park improvement project, with a new single coping double mini half pipe, called “The Spine”, and a full reconstruction of the park’s asphalt pad.
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...
Lawrence Post 414 makes it three MCALL winners on opening day of the American Legion State Final 8
WOOD-RIDGE — Lawrence Post 414’s baseball team was not about to be left out of all the fun in the sun Sunday in the opening round of the New Jersey American Legion State Final 8 at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. After seeing both of the Mercer County American...
Field trip, class size, bathrooms discussed in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. – Saving a middle school tradition, feedback on class sizes and student bathrooms, and potential restrictions on student smartphone use were among the topics at a lively mid-summer Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 22. The imperiled tradition is the annual springtime, one-night trip that eighth...
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