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Police, DA tape off scene in Whitehall
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- First responders and law enforcement were on scene of an incident in Lehigh County on Friday night. Crews responded to the parking lot of an apartment complex on N. 14th Street near Overlook Road in Whitehall Township around 6 p.m. and remained on scene for hours.
‘Changed my mentality’: After 2 heart attacks, popular baker to close Lehigh Valley shop
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Following a recent health scare, a Lehigh County bake shop owner plans to end business operations, a move that she labels “bittersweet.”. Wicked Sweet, offering a wide array of freshly made treats — from cupcakes and cinnamon rolls to danishes and doughnuts, will hold its final day of business on Aug. 31 at 3010 S. Second St. in Whitehall Township, owner Jessica Pelletier announced Friday on the business’ Facebook page.
Man, child hurt in Pennsylvania house fire
A man and a child are hospitalized after a blaze tore through a home Thursday afternoon in Alburtis, Lehigh County. Alburtis Police Chief Tony Alsleben told lehighvalleylive.com flames ignited at 12:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Franklin Street. An Alburtis police officer was on patrol when he saw smoke billowing from the multi-story residence. Police found a man and a child escaping through the back of the house as they approached the blaze, Alsleben said.
Tornado watch issued for Lehigh Valley counties until Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 2 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can be a matter of life and death. Here's a breakdown:
NJ man facing 100+ years in prison after deadly plane crash
A New Jersey resident has been charged in connection to a 2022 fatal plane crash out in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Philip Everton McPherson II, 36, of Haddon, was indicted by a federal grand jury on 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate and one count of involuntary manslaughter, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
Storm Downs Power Lines, Closes Roads In Lehigh, Northampton Counties (Developing)
Lower Saucon Township police reported that Lower Saucon Road was closed between Woodland Road and Woodland Hills Court due to a tree down on power wires. Upper Saucon Township police reported that Oakhurst Drive was closed between Stonesthrow Road and Old Bethlehem Pike due to utility lines across the roadway.
Here's how you can support the Alburtis family whose home was destroyed by fire
ALBURTIS, Pa. -- A young girl and her family are left with nothing after their Lehigh County home was gutted by a fire. Now, communities across counties lines are pitching in to help. Below you can find a list of requested donations, but organizers note that gift cards are most...
2 cats rescued from house fire in Lehigh County
Emergency responders rescued two cats from a burning home Thursday afternoon in Alburtis. Borough police Chief Tony Alsleben said an officer was on patrol when he saw smoke coming from a home in the 300 block of Franklin Street. When officers arrived, they found an active fire at the home. The fire was reported about 12:20 p.m. The chief said officers found two residents leaving the back of ...
Fire guts home in Alburtis; 2 people taken to hospital
ALBURTIS, Pa. -- Two people were taken to the hospital after fire tore through a home in Lehigh County on Thursday, officials said. Flames were reported around noon in the 300 block of Franklin Street in Alburtis, according to emergency dispatchers. Firefighters rescued two cats from the home and gave...
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