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Allentown School Board to consider school director's resignation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown School Board will vote on the resignation of one of its school directors at its monthly meeting Thursday. School Director Daysell Ramirez plans to step down after six months on the job, according to a spokesperson for Allentown School District who confirmed the resignation plans earlier this month.
Reading's win streak is snapped in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading's win streak was snapped on Thursday night with the host New Hampshire finally earning a win in the series. The Fisher Cats walked it off with an RBI single for the 5-4 win. The Fightin Phils would score 3-runs in the second inning on a Leandro...
Royals sign Prokop, Welsh
Reading, Pa. - The Reading Royals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers and American Hockey League's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forwards Noah Prokop and Nolan Welsh have signed with the club for the 2024-25 season. Prokop, 24, signed a contract with the Toledo Walleye to begin...
Aqua shares tips to avoid falling victim to utility scammers
SHENANDOAH – Aqua Pennsylvania recently shared tips to help customers avoid falling victim to utility scammers. The water company said that, if their employees ever need to gain access to a home — for service, to change a meter, or respond to a problem — they will generally schedule an appointment.
Key witness takes stand in hearing for man charged in New Philly double homicide
POTTSVILLE, Pa. - The man accused of killing two young men near New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County last year went before a judge Wednesday morning. Lamour Branch, 19, of Port Carbon, is facing more than 20 charges, including first-and third-degree murder. We heard from a man who was at the scene...
NFL player turns to Albright College music program to pursue passion
READING, Pa. - From the professional football field to the digital music making studio at Albright College... "Music is something that I was always drawn to. I'd always mix around on garage band in high school and in college, too.” explained NFL running back Evan Hull. It may seem...
Allentown City Council tables vote on bill to upgrade, retitle city positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to table an ordinance requested by the administration to reconfigure about 30 positions in several city departments. The administration said upgrading and retitling the positions will allow various departments to operate at a level more in line with the job...
Allentown getting $35K to improve biking trails
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Allentown is getting a big financial boost to improve the city's biking paths. The city will receive $35,000 in state funding through the "WalkWorks" program. The grant money will go toward developing a comprehensive bike infrastructure plan for the city. A city official says the plan will...
Allentown Police arrest suspected shooter after hearing gunshots
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police officers called to domestic disturbance heard gunshots when they arrived at a city residence Friday morning. Police say they entered a home in the 500 block of North Thirteenth Street at 8:47 a.m., and located evidence of recent gunfire. They quickly determined the shooter had...
Schuylkill Haven Police Request Public's Help in Identifying Suspect
The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police Department is asking for your help tonight in identifying an individual involved in a criminal mischief incident. This incident occurred at the Santander Bank in Schuylkill on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Police have released an image of the suspect and are urging anyone who recognizes this person to come forward.
Allentown City Council poised to sue mayor over racism probe
Allentown City Council on Wednesday voted 6-1 to hire a lawyer to represent them in a proposed lawsuit against Mayor Matt Tuerk in an ongoing dispute over an investigation into alleged racism at city hall. Santo Napoli, city council vice president, was the only member to vote against the hiring of Philadelphia law firm Brown McGarry Nimeroff. The proposed lawsuit stems from a disagreement ...
'The kids knew what they were doing': Dairy beef show champions shine at Lebanon Area Fair
Meredith Eberly's family members have been showing animals for several years at various local fairs, something the 17-year-old Conestoga Christian School freshman had always wanted to try. "One day my dad said we can do it," the Reinholds said. "He looked into dairy beef, which was a very good choice for us 'cause we already have a beef farm. So we are more experienced with growing beef." ...
After deaths on Lehigh and Delaware, here’s how to river-tube safely
It’s been a hot July in the Lehigh Valley, with temperatures running higher than normal 15 of 24 days through Wednesday and reaching the 90s on 10 of those days. The Lehigh and Delaware rivers running through our communities can be a prime spot to cool off, but on numerous occasions since May, recreational outings have turned deadly.
Summer Santa: Lehigh Valley Zoo celebrates Christmas in July
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- The calendar and thermometer still say summer, but it was looking a lot like Christmas at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. The zoo got into the holiday spirit Thursday with its Christmas in July event. Kids got their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There...
PA man sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for attempted murder of FBI agents
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man will serve decades in prison after attempting to murder three Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents. On Wednesday, July 24, United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson sentenced 41-year-old Rafael Vega-Rodriguez to pay over $5,000 in fines, as well as serve 45 years in prison followed by five years […]
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Dogs 'healing wonderfully' after being rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — Back in May, police removed 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle from 70-year-old Bethany Bachert's home in Coaldale. Officers say the animals were malnourished and underfed. They were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA. A happy update to report from the SPCA: the...
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