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Woman shot in back by 3-year-old in Northampton Co., police say
Police in Wilson, in Northampton County, are investigating after a woman was shot in the back on Monday when a man left a loaded handgun in a room full of toddlers, officials claim. According to police, the incident happened at a property along the 2200 block of Forest St. on...
3-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Adult In Northampton County: Police
The shot woman was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery and is expected to survive, investigators say. The shooting happened on the 2200 block of Forest Street, authorities said. The gun owner, 41-year-old Brian Siegfried, cocked the gun and left it on a front porch table before walking across the street, according to police.
Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer
Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site. A local man has been sworn in as a full-time officer with the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.. Ofc. Andrew Wieder was...
3-year-old grabs unattended gun, shoots woman in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 3-year-old shot an adult woman after grabbing hold of an unsecured gun on Monday, police in Wilson, Northampton County, said in a news release.The child was at a home on Forest Street in Wilson with Brian Siegfried, a 41-year-old resident of Williams Township. Citing witnesses, police said Siegfried was holding a handgun while on the porch of a home."At some point, Siegfried cocked the gun and placed it on a table and walked the street. Siegfried also stated to police that he was tired of holding the gun and put it down," Wilson police said.The 3-year-old...
See all homes sold in Northampton County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Northampton County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 59 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,996-square-foot home on Farmhill Road in Northampton that sold for $350,000. Bangor.
Woman in Northampton County shot in back by 3-year-old after man leaves gun near toddlers, police say
A woman is recovering after she was shot by a 3-year-old inside a home in the Easton suburb of Wilson Borough, Northampton County. Police said a man cocked the gun and placed it on a table near four children, all under 5 years old, then walked away.
$975K U. Saucon home tops June 17-23 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Saucon Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 6880 Stella Circle was built in 2005 and has a living area of 4,020...
Pennsylvania woman shot in the back by 3-year-old
A Pennsylvania woman was shot in the back by a 3-year-old after a man, who became “tired” of holding his loaded handgun, left it unattended near a group of toddlers, police said. The accidental shooting occurred in Northampton County on Monday at a home in Wilson, on the 2200 block of Forest Street, according to a press release from the Wilson Borough Police Department. When they arrived on ...
Lehigh University reviews $125 million bond sale with Northampton County; Dixie land transfer delayed
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh University plans a bond issue of $125 million to pay for campus improvements and refund some earlier debt, taking advantage of lower rates. Lehigh Treasurer David Hammer presented the sale to the Northampton County General Purpose Authority (GPA) on Tuesday, and County Council will hold a final vote Wednesday.
Update: Walmart in Northampton County evacuated after animal repellent sickens multiple people
A Walmart in Northampton County was evacuated Sunday afternoon after the odor from an animal repellent caused multiple people to feel nauseous, officials said. The incident started around 3 p.m. at the store on Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township. Keith Kulp, a Colonial Regional Police sergeant, said that an animal repellent was returned by someone in the customer service ...
‘Super pumped!’: Restaurant offering ‘Mexican comfort food,’ full bar nears opening in Northampton County
HELLERTOWN, Pa. — A new full-service restaurant is set to spice up the Lehigh Valley’s dining scene with unique, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes, signature spirits and cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. La Maya Mexican Comfort, offering upscale Mexican comfort cuisine, is expected to open within the next few weeks...
Enhanced risk for severe storms, wind damage in Lehigh Valley on Sunday
The Lehigh Valley could see dangerous thunderstorms starting Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Most of Northampton County is under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms; an enhanced risk means “numerous severe storms” are possible, according to the weather service. This is the first enhanced risk in the Lehigh Valley in 2024. The last enhanced risk in the area ...
Five Below to bring 'hot stuff. cool prices' to new Lehigh Valley store
PALMER TWP., Pa. - A popular value retailer is expanding its footprint in Northampton County. Five Below, a leading high-growth value retailer offering “trend-right, high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and beyond,” is planning to open a new store this fall at 765 S. 25th St. in Palmer Township, according to storefront signage.
Wanderers earn top seed in Legion playoffs on dramatic ending
Fittingly, Monday’s Northampton County Legion baseball game between Wanderers and Hellertown ended with Wanderers right-fielder Luke Piripavel throwing out a Hellertown runner at home plate. It was the fifth time in the game that a Wanderers fielder cut down or picked off a Hellertown base runner. Wanderers concluded its...
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