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N. Lebanon Twp. residents want trap-neuter-release option for feral cats
North Lebanon Township residents talked with the Board of Supervisors Monday about a possible new way to deal with a growing feral cat problem. Ann Pinca delivered a letter to the supervisors asking they consider adding an amendment to the township ordinance that currently disallows the feeding of feral cats. The...
Lebanon County property transfers: See what $466K buys you in North Lebanon Township
Lebanon Travis Souders to Brad Himelright, 502 Walnut St., 211 S. Fifth St., $170,000. Zook Rentals LLC, to Jacob and Lillian Lapp, 425 Walnut St., $214,000. Gregory Swoyer Jr., Gregory Swoyer...
Firefighters are en route to structure fire in Lebanon County
LEBANON, Pa. — Emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire in Lebanon County around 8 p.m. The report was made on the 800 block of Jonestown Road in Lebanon City. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. It is unknown what started the...
Coroner seeks information on family of Bath man
BATH, Pa. -- The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a man from Northampton County. Officials say Joseph Moosh, 66, of Bath, was pronounced dead July 11 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Moosh died of natural causes. Anyone with information on the family of...
Downed wires reported in West Lebanon Township
WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Lebanon County Tuesday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The downed wires were reported in the 2400 block of Guilford Street in West Lebanon Township around 1 p.m. This is an electrical hazard. Please avoid the...
Lehigh Valley community is one of hottest real estate markets in US
Once again, a Lehigh Valley community has made the list as one of Realtor.com’s “hottest ZIP codes.” The 18062 ZIP code, which consists of Macungie and portions of Lower Macungie and Upper Milford townships, along with a portion of eastern Berks County, was ranked 10th by the website for 2024. Last year, Nazareth’s 18064 ZIP code was recognized, coming in fifth. Bethlehem’s 18017 ZIP code was ...
Evangelical medical services to expand service area
York, Pa. — As WellSpan Health beings to oversee Evangelical Community Hospital, the Northumberland Borough will begin transitioning ambulance services. Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) will be partnering with Northumberland Borough and Point Township on the transition, with new services starting Sept. 1, 2024. The change follows a recent request for proposal by the borough seeking a change in service provider. ...
Woman Reported Missing in Sunbury
SUNBURY – The Daily Item reports Sunbury police are looking for a missing 20 year old woman. The woman, identified as Ruchiben Prajapati of Arch Street, was last seen Tuesday morning. The newspaper reports her parents reported her missing when she never arrived at their place of business on Walnut Street. Anyone with information on the woman is asked to call Northumberland County 911.
FNR preseason #3 Mount Carmel
Motivation will not be in short supply for Mount Carmel this season speedily on the defensive side of the ball. The Red Tornadoes gave up some big points at the end of last season in the district final and now return 9 starters. Al Bailey, Mount Carmel Senior says, “Defense...
Police: Man assaulted for ‘eating too much dinner’
Towanda, Pa. — An argument over dinner ended in assault and charges for a Towanda woman. Melissa Carr, 44, told police her husband ate “too much dinner” on Aug. 5, resulting in an argument between the two, Officer Anthony Carpenter said. The accuser allegedly threw lasagna at Carr before the assault. Sauce covered the kitchen, Carpenter added. Bleeding scratches on the victim’s shoulders, chest, and back could be seen as...
Woman steals patient's glasses, hides them in orifices
Danville, Pa. — A patient at the Danville State Hospital took a person’s glasses and hid pieces inside her body, police say. Surveillance video showed Elizabeth Sampson, 25, enter the victim’s room prior to the glasses being taken, according to a complaint. Sampson had to be medically evaluated after allegedly putting pieces of the glasses into her vagina and rectum, and swallowing others. Investigators viewed video of the incident given to them by staff, police wrote in their affidavit. Sampson allegedly admitted to the theft during an interview at the hospital. The glasses cost $250. Sampson is being charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. She is scheduled to appear before Judge William Wilt on Oct. 15 for a preliminary hearing. Docket sheet
PSP: Woman dead, man injured after house explosion
UPDATE: According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, 91-year-old Leon W. Gruss died around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the hospital. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 75-year-old woman is dead and a man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after a house explosion Tuesday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Debris and destruction are […]
Intruder shot after kicking in Pittston homeowner’s door, police say
One person was shot and wounded Monday after he allegedly kicked in a homeowner’s door in Pittston, police say. State police received a 911 call from 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m., according to a news release. “The homeowner reported his door was kicked in, and he had shot...
Anthony Rodriguez, 26, Of Mount Pocono Dies In Hit-Run Crash
The fatal crash occurred at about 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 on State Route 611 at Cayuga Drive in Coolbaugh Township. Bystanders reported a vehicle struck a motorcycle and fled the scene, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Anthony Giovanni Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.. Steven...
Two women accused of T.J. Maxx retail theft
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two women are being accused of stealing from T.J. Maxx in Monroe County. The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is searching for two women in the photo who are both suspects in a retail theft at the T.J. Maxx in Stroud Township on Monday. Anyone with information is asked […]
Pocono resort to hold career fairs for seasonal, full-time positions
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. - A resort in the Poconos is holding five career fairs to fill seasonal and year-round jobs. Camelback Resort says there are over 200 positions available. Two of the upcoming fairs in August will focus on housekeeping careers. Friday, August 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., 4th floor...
Bands, crafts, car show, more set for Wally Lake Fest this weekend
The 2024 edition of Wally Lake Fest takes place Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, celebrating life in the greater Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack area with a host of events. The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hosts the festival, which started 24 years ago. There are numerous events by land and by lake, such as concerts, crafts, boats, vintage cars and a motorcycle ride around the lake. ...
Event Recap: Elements Music & Arts Festival
This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Elements Music & Arts Festival in the heart of the Poconos. Set against the backdrop of the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA, this three-day event (August 9-11, 2024) promised a lineup featuring some of the hottest acts in the dance music space. Despite a rocky start due to Mother Nature’s whims, Elements proved why it’s quickly becoming a must-attend festival for electronic music lovers in the Northeast.
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