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Coroner confirms one person dead after Whitehall parking lot incident
WHITEHALL TWP., PA. - The Lehigh County Coroner's office has confirmed one person has died following a crash in Whitehall Township Friday evening. The coroner says the person was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. Crews responded to the parking lot of an apartment complex on N. 14th...
Lehigh County warns senior centers: Home-delivered meals at risk without state funding
Activities, nutritious home-delivered meals and protection against social isolation — those are just some of the benefits that senior services provide in Lehigh County. Facing a potential funding shortage, however, Lehigh County says it may need to cut back on those services. For the 2024-25 state budget, the state Department of Aging requested to increase the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund’s ...
HOMICIDE: Whitehall Man 'Intentionally' Struck By Car, Lehigh Coroner Says
A 53-year-old man's death has been ruled a homicide the Lehigh County Coroner announced on Saturday, Aug. 10. Stephen S. Fistner, of Whitehall Township, "was a pedestrian that was intentionally struck by a motor vehicle," Coroner Daniel Buglio stated. The fatal strike happened in 130…
Whitehall man, 53, fatally struck by vehicle, cops say
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has ruled the death of a man after being hit by a vehicle in Whitehall Township on Friday evening as a homicide. Stephen Fistner, 53, of Whitehall Township was ‘intentionally struck’ by a vehicle, Coroner Daniel Buglio noted in his report on Saturday morning. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of N. 14th Street.
Man arrested after running over 3 people with his car, killing 1 in Lehigh Co., officials say
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a woman's car before intentionally running her and her neighbors over with his vehicle, the District Attorney of Lehigh County announced. Investigators said they believe 55-year-old Rajgion Davis purposefully hit and killed a man with his car on the 1300...
Man accused of intentionally driving into group of people in Lehigh County, killing 1
A man was charged in Lehigh County after police say he intentionally crashed a car into a group of people, leaving one dead and another severely injured.It happened just after 6 p.m. Friday near the Spring Ridge Apartments on North 14th Street in Whitehall Township.Police say 55-year-old Rajgion Davis crashed into an unoccupied Toyota RAV4 -- which was owned by a local resident -- before fleeing the scene.Moments later, authorities say the car's owner went outside to inspect the damage with two other neighbors who had been out walking their dog.That's when police say Davis turned back and drove directly...
Police: Intentional crash in Whitehall Twp. leaves one dead and another severely injured; suspect in custody
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The Lehigh County District Attorney's office and Whitehall Township Police have announced an arrest in the homicide that occurred in a Whitehall apartment complex parking lot Friday evening. Officials say 55-year-old Rajgion Davis of Whitehall is charged with Criminal Homicide, two counts each of Attempted Murder,...
Lehigh Valley, Central Pa. farms among those protected by $9.9M investment
Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties across the Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration...
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.
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.
Flood warning for Pennsylvania until 1 a.m. Saturday
On Friday at 6:46 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning in effect until Saturday at 1 a.m. for Berks, Bucks and Lehigh counties. The weather service describes, "Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for portions of east central and southeast Pennsylvania, including in east central Pennsylvania, Berks and Lehigh counties. In southeast Pennsylvania, Bucks and Montgomery."
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