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Northampton County man dies after tubing in Delaware River, coroner says
A Northampton County man died Sunday after going under the water while tubing on the Delaware River in Easton, according to authorities. County Coroner Zachary Lysek said in a news release Monday that Gary Conley, 53, of Forks Township, was on a tube on the Delaware River near Boileau Avenue, when he entered the river and did not return to the surface. Conley was pulled to the shore, where ...
Forks Twp. man who was on flotation tube drowns after entering Delaware River, coroner reports
EASTON, Pa. -- The Northampton County Coroner’s Office says a man drowned over the weekend after entering the Delaware River in Easton. Rescuers were called to the area of Boileau Ave. Saturday afternoon for a person in distress. The coroner identifies the victim as Gary Conley, 53, of Forks...
Man drowns while tubing on Delaware River during July 4th weekend: officials
EASTON, Pa. - A tubing trip ended in tragedy when officials say a 53-year-old man drowned during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Officials say the man, identified as Gary Conley, died after floating on the Delaware River in Easton on July 6. "Mr. Conley had been seated in a...
16 adults, 7 kids homeless as officials continue to probe Easton West Ward blaze, fire chief says
Sixteen adults and seven children remain homeless after a three-alarm blaze Friday torched a neighborhood in Easton’s West Ward, a fire official said. Easton Fire Chief Henry Hennings told lehighvalleylive.com Monday morning fire officials continue to piece together what led to the fire and where it originated. Flames ignited just before 1 a.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Lehigh Street, impacting three upstairs apartments and gutting the family-run A-Z Convenience Store, at the corner of South 11th and Lehigh streets.
Teens Who Escaped From Berks Detention Facility Still On The Run: State Police
Dustin Lomas, 16, of Levittown, and Tyler Luntz, 18, of Reading, climbed over a fence at the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, according to state police. Staff did not notice the two had left for several hours and they fled in an unknown direction, troopers said. Both were wearing blue hoodies,...
Cooling stations, pool access and more being offered to Allentown City residents during extreme heat
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Resources are being made available for City of Allentown residents on July 8 and July 9 as officials monitor weather conditions. City pools will be open from 12 - 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday to residents and season pass holders only as capacity allows, at no cost.
Sports apparel chain launches 3rd Lehigh Valley site
An apparel chain catering to fans of professional sports teams has opened its third regional site at Lehigh Valley Mall. Rally House on Friday opened at the bustling mall, along Grape Street and MacArthur Road in Whitehall. an employee who answered the phone Monday morning confirmed. The store sits on the main level, next to Macy’s, in space that once occupied Jennifer’s Unique Boutique. The boutique temporarily moved to the Lifestyle Center before moving permanently to a space on the upper level.
Pennsylvania man drowns while tubing in the Delaware River
A Northampton County, Pennsylvania man drowned while tubing in the Delaware River over the weekend.The county coroner's office identified the victim as 53-year-old Gary Conley of Forks Twp.The incident happened near Boileau Avenue in Easton, Pa. on Saturday.According to the coroner's office, Conley was seated in a flotation tube when, for an unknown reason, he went into the water and did not resurface.Other individuals pulled him to the shore and started CPR. He was rushed to the hospital where he was resuscitated.However, he died from complications on Sunday.The coroner said the manner of death is accidental.
Grant for mobile shower unit to provide homeless individuals safe way to meet basic needs
READING, Pa. - State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced Monday that a grant has been secured to help provide homeless individuals a safe way to meet their basic needs. The senator says $250,000 in grant funding from the Pa Department of Community and Economic Development has been secured to provide a mobile shower unit to the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH.)
Teen entrepreneur has locked in a sweet deal to bring freeze-dried Krimpets to the area. But there's only one place to find them.
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The science of freeze-drying has transformed a number of foods that have found their way into the hands of teen entrepreneur Aubrie Sink. From Lucky Charms Marshmallows and gummy worms to fruit roll ups and peach rings, the 16-year-old Sink is bringing a unique texture and taste to all kinds of treats through her company Freezin’ with Aubrie.
Rally House opens, 3 other popular chains coming soon at Lehigh Valley Mall
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A specialty sports store chain has joined the mix as other well-known businesses prepare to expand their footprints at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. The two-story mall, at MacArthur Road and Route 22, on Friday welcomed its newest retail tenant, Rally House. The specialty...
Duran Duran to headline PPL Center in Allentown
ALENTOWN, Pa. -- Duran Duran are rocking their way back to the Lehigh Valley in the fall. The band behind "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Girls on Film" and "Rio" is scheduled to perform at the PPL Center in Allentown on Oct. 21, according to the band's website. Duran Duran headlined...
Celtic Classic Highland Games 2024 to Feature Star-Studded Lineup
The largest free Celtic festival in North America is gearing up for what promises to be its most spectacular celebration yet. The Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival 2024 will take place from September 27-29 in downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, featuring five stages of world-class entertainment. This year’s lineup is set...
Taylor Swift ticket scam: Police warn residents in Pennsylvania town
PERKASIE, Pa. - Attention Swifites, local police are trying to help you avoid a "Cruel Summer!" Perkasie Borough Police say they have received several reports of social media scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. The Pennsylvania native is currently on the international leg of her Eras Tour after performing in...
Man drowns while tubing in Delaware River over 4th of July weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 53-year-old man drowned while tubing in the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Northampton County Coroner's Office.Northampton County Coroner Zachary R. Lysek identified the 53-year-old as Gary M. Conley of Forks Township, Northampton County. Conley was sitting in a pool tube in the Delaware River near Boileau Avenue when he was submerged underwater and didn't come back to the surface, Lysek said in a press release.The 53-year-old was pulled to shore by bystanders who began life-saving measures. Emergency medical services took Conley to St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus where he eventually died from complications on Sunday. It's unclear if Conley intended to go underwater at the time, however, the Northampton County Coroner's Office ruled the 53-year-old's death as accidental.
Duran Duran coming to Allentown’s PPL Center
Duran Duran will be stopping in Allentown this fall. The English pop band, known for hits such as “Hungry like the Wolf,” and “Ordinary World,” will be performing Oct. 21 at PPL Center as part of its North American east-coast run, PPL Center announced Monday. Allentown is the first stop in the run. VIP presales start 10 a.m. Wednesday and continue through 10 p.m. Thursday. Sales for the public ...
British new wave chart-toppers Duran Duran reveal location, date of upcoming Allentown show
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — British new wave band Duran Duran, which last week cryptically included Allentown in locations it announced it will play, revealed the venue and date Monday. The group, which was among the best-selling acts of the 1980s, with five gold and platinum albums, will play Allentown's PPL...
Phillies promote pair of standout pitching prospects to Double-A
Now into the second half of the season, the minor league roster shuffling continues for the Philadelphia Phillies. The organization's latest move sees two pitching prospects earn promotions to Double-A. Phillies promote pair of standout pitching prospects to Double-A High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Jean Cabrera are...
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