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Latest jury duty scam claims you owe hundreds in fines, N.J. sheriff warns
The Hunterdon County Sheriff is warning county of an over-the-phone scam, where callers using the names of local law enforcement officers are telling residents they owe fines for failing to report for jury duty. Sheriff Fred Brown says those “charged” are being asked to pay various prices via credit card...
Patient approach helps Palisades’ Witt reach Fargo national wrestling final
Patience paid off for Palisades rising senior Savannah Witt during her latest trip to Fargo. Witt competed in the Junior National wrestling championships at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota July 13 and 14 and enjoyed her best performance at the prestigious tournament so far as she reached the final at 120 pounds.
‘Big Brother’ 26: Everything you need to know about the house guests competing for $750,000
CBS announced the 16 house guests on Monday ahead of “Big Brother’s” two night premiere Wednesday and Thursday. According to CBS, the latest twist to the show features the 16 guests’ ability to vote in a 17th member. The network also announced last week that this...
Amazon has 2 out of 3 Step2 My First Christmas toys on sale, stock up before they’re sold out
Prime Day may be over, but we’re still feeling Christmas in July vibes. Amazon has the viral Step2 My First Christmas Collection back in stock and, for the time being, you can score the My First Advent Calendar and the My First Snowman on sale for $12 and $5 off, respectively. The My First Christmas Tree is still full price, at $59, but it’s still cheaper than it is anywhere else - Kohl’s or the Step2 website, included.
USPS is honoring iconic ‘Jeopardy!’ host with ’Forever’ stamps. Here’s how to get them
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Teen dies after falling from tailgate of moving pickup truck, authorities say
A 16-year-old boy died after he fell from the tailgate of a pickup truck as it was driving last month in Lehigh County, authorities said. Tucker J. Wessner, of Lehigh’s Heidelberg Township, was pronounced dead Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said in a news release Friday.
Hints from Heloise: How to care for vintage doll clothing and more
Dear Heloise: I work as a wedding planner, and in at least half of the weddings I handle, the bride asks what to get the groom as a wedding gift. First, it should be personal, and second, gifts are always nice if you can have them engraved with a date or a phrase that means something to both of you. Consider the following ideas:
Anthony Edwards’ birthday astrology and your horoscope for July 19, 2024
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Anthony Edwards was born in Santa Barbara, California today in 1962. This birthday star earned four Emmy nominations for his role as Dr. Mark Greene on “ER” from 1994-2008. He also played Mars Harper on “Designated Survivor” and he’s appeared on episodes of “Tales of the Walking Dead,” “Drunk History,” and “Blue Bloods.” Edwards’ film resume includes roles in “Pet Sematary II,” “Top Gun,” and “Revenge of the Nerds.”
Miss Manners: I can’t be any clearer about my name
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My last name is a very common American first name. My first name, while standard, is not so common. For the purposes of this question, I’ll call myself Whitney Joseph. I go by my first name, Whitney. I have always introduced myself that way. But all...
Full-body workout in 7 minutes? Try it at the Lehigh Valley’s 1st official Fitness Court.
People interested in a circuit-training workout that can be done in seven minutes have a new place to try it in Upper Nazareth Township. The Fitness Court, from the National Fitness Campaign, is an outdoor gym with multiple stations designed to provide exercise opportunities for people of all fitness levels.
Delaware River bridge walkway closing. Local grist mill eyed for national register. | Lehigh Valley headlines
The Riverton-Belvidere bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to shut down Monday, July 22 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...
The waiting game: How Biden’s uncertainty is filling us all with dread
On Wednesday, Senior House Democrat Adam Schiff encouraged President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, becoming the highest profile party member to do so thus far. Elsewhere, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer played a large part in the Democratic National Committee delaying their official nominating process until at least August 1st after a substantial group of the party’s US House members threatened to torpedo the process in an effort to get Biden to drop out of the race.
Asking Eric: Are we elitist for wanting our daughter to find a partner with a viable career path?
DEAR ERIC: My daughter is dating a young man whose parents, at one point, belonged to some religious group that believed in having lots of children – so they had 12. Sam is right in the middle. As far as I can tell, the kids were expected to more or less raise themselves, and all were homeschooled.
Widespread tech outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the...
‘Orange light in the sky’: Pa. has had multiple UFO sightings this year
It’s over halfway to 2025, if you can believe it. And throughout this seven-month period, Pennsylvania has supposedly had 30 UFO sightings. According to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) — “to receive, record, and to the greatest degree possible, corroborate and document reports from individuals who have been...
Dear Abby: Adult who has troubling dreams of childhood urged to see a psychotherapist
DEAR ABBY: When I was young and even as I grew older, my father touched me inappropriately. It made me uncomfortable even as an adult. I feel like when I was very small, something more may have happened. I may have been drugged to keep me from remembering. I know a few weird things that went on, and my mother knew about it. I always felt uncomfortable around him. Yet I loved my parents very much. I have the weirdest dreams about them doing things to me that I don’t like.
Today’s daily horoscope for July 19, 2024
A lunar square to Neptune, the planet of vision, suggests that many of us will be trying to get things right and unable to tell how well we’re doing. Don’t let the question distract you. The further into service you get, the more absorbing it becomes until it’s an immersive act with no room for doubt. The antidote to self-consciousness is giving more.
Carrodo led Liberty softball back to championship status after dealing with tragic loss
Coach Sam Carrodo and his Liberty softball team celebrated the program’s first District 11 Class 6A championship since 2017 this season. A few years ago, the Hurricanes struggled to a 3-17 record and Carrodo wasn’t sure if he’d continue coaching when his wife Chrissy passed away in 2022 after a battle with brain cancer.
Trump describes assassination attempt in personal detail as he accepts Republican nomination
MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech where he described how he felt during an assassination attempt that could have ended his life. “I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump told the packed...
Social Security login changes for millions of people: What to know about the switch
The Social Security Administration is making sweeping changes to how beneficiaries and others access their information online. Anyone who created a My Social Security account before Sept. 18, 2021 is now required to transition to a Login.gov account to access information and services from the Social Security Administration. The agency...
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