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Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | July 26, 2024
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR. Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.
Northampton Borough Council votes on new borough manager
As Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst nears the end of his impressive 57-year career serving the borough, Northampton Borough Council has voted to hire a new manager to fill his shoes. Brian Welsko was hired by unanimous vote, following several weeks of interviews with a specially appointed hiring committee. Welsko...
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Local nonprofit, The Table, brings community together, one meal at a time
Coming out of the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, husband and wife Glenn and Amy Sigley had it in their hearts to provide meals for community members twice a month, especially those that may be experiencing financial hardship. From there, Glenn and Amy recruited congregation members Betsy Maier and...
Hiroshima Peace Event Viewing Party Planned at Hellertown Church
On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown will host a viewing party for a livestreamed event from Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown...
Rabid fox in Selinsgrove, two confirmed bites
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Two people were confirmed to have bitten by a fox suspected to be rabid in Selinsgrove yesterday near the East Snyder Community Garden. In the morning on Wednesday, July 24, the East Snyder Community Garden posted that "someone in Harris Estates was bitten by a fox today." This morning, the garden posted an update stating "three people have been bitten–one seriously" by the fox. State Police confirmed that two individuals were bitten by a fox on July 24 in Selinsgrove. ...
Students testify at state capitol against anti-semitism on PA college campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Lawmakers and students from colleges across the commonwealth met at the capitol yesterday to discuss anti-semitism on college campuses. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League show that antisemitic incidents on college students have risen 500% in the past two years. Students claim that the effects of hate...
North Country woman crashes stolen car in CNY, steals another car and makes it to Pennsylvania
Genoa, N.Y. — A North Country woman crashed a stolen car in Central New York, ran off and managed to steal another car and make it to Pennsylvania, deputies said. The woman, Bobbilea Skinner, 34, of Massena, was brought back to Central New York on Wednesday, deputies said. On...
Pa. gaming board bans 7 for online casino, sports betting fraud
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued sanctions against seven people accused of illicit financial activity as part of the agency’s crackdown on online gaming fraud. The board this week announced the individuals were added to the iGaming involuntary exclusion list, bringing the total number of people banned from...
Lansford woman arrested for attempted homicide of her infant
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton County District Attorney's office has announced the arrest of a woman charged with the attempted homicide of her infant. Abigail Horn, of Lansford, Carbon County, was reported to Bethlehem Police by family members in May, as they were concerned Horn was causing significant harm to her infant, the DA's office said.
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.
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...
Riverfront or Industrial? Land Use Board Has Town Engineer Prepare Consistency Plan on Riverfront Development
Phillipsburg, N.J.---The Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday agreed to have the town engineer prepare a consistency report on the 170 Howard St. Riverfront Redevelopment Plan up for a vote following a public hearing at the board's next meeting on Aug. 22. In a standing-room-only crowd at the Gloria Decker Senior Center, the board pointed out that if they approve the consistency plan on Aug. 22, it will be forwarded to the town council for its approval in September. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About 45 people packed the meeting room, including almost 20 members...
Allentown, facing financial troubles, will ask voters to OK deed transfer tax hike
Allentown, facing financial troubles in next year’s budget, will ask voters to allow an increase in the city’s deed transfer tax to help bolster revenue. The proposal comes as early 2025 financial projections indicate a budget deficit of up to $6 million, finance director Bina Patel said, because the city’s existing revenue sources cannot cover increasing expenses like contractual raises for ...
Arts trail ‘Blue Bridge’ off-limits during weekdays for stabilization after dam removal
EASTON, Pa. — When a dam is removed, the creek or stream it controlled will return to its natural state — flowing narrower and deeper, Kristie Fach said Thursday. “That's what you see with every dam removal, and, as always, it depends on the height of the dam and how far back that goes,” said Fach, director of ecological restoration for Wildlands Conservancy.
Will murky court record clear the way to parole for young P’burg offender?
A Phillipsburg man claims he was misled into accepting a plea deal that’s keeping him in prison for four to eight years longer than he thought he’d serve. Dionte Powell, 29, has retained the attorney who secured the release of his friend, 28-year-old Tahir Sutton of Phillipsburg with the hope that he, too, will be paroled.
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