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$5.2 million in grants coming to Monroe and Pike counties: How will the money be used?
State Reps. Maureen Madden, Tarah Probst and Jack Rader have announced about $5.2 million in grants for projects in Monroe and Pike counties. The Local Share Account grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Madden and Probst both announced a $248,437 grant for Smithfield Township, on behalf of the Marshalls Creek Fire Company,...
World War II D-Day Hero Named Parade Marshal for Washington Celebrates America parade
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2024) - There are heroes, and then there are heroes! Robert (Bob) P. Gibson, this year's Grand Marshal for the Washington Celebrates America parade, valiantly fought for our country during World War II, and in fact was among the Allied soldiers who landed on Normandy Beaches in France on June 6, 1944, the day also known as D-Day, which was considered one of the pivotal moments that helped end the war in Europe. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year's Washington Celebrates America old-fashioned community parade takes place on July 4...
See all homes sold in Warren County, May 13 to May 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Warren County reported from May 13 to May 19. There were 38 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,440-square-foot home on Water Street in Vienna that sold for $375,000. Belvidere.
Gas leak prompts evacuation of Nazareth residents, utility says (UPDATE)
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with more details from the utility companies. A natural gas leak led to the evacuation of some folks living in the area of North Whitfield and East High streets in Nazareth, a utility spokesman said. John Mason, a spokesman for UGI Utilities...
Update: Expect damaging winds with thunderstorms to hit Monroe County Monday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:16 p.m. in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Monroe County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:16 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Reeders, or 8 miles southeast...
Earthquake rumbles through New Jersey early Friday morning
⭕ The earthquake had an epicenter in Tewksbury, according to the USGS. ⭕ There have been over 160 aftershocks since the April 4 earthquake. A small earthquake that shook New Jersey early Friday morning is another aftershock of the April 4 earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.9...
Memorial Day 2024 in the Lehigh Valley: Ceremonies, parades scheduled for Monday’s holiday (UPDATE)
Well before it became a standardized holiday in 1971, Memorial Day has been celebrated annually across the country. Falling on the last Monday in May, the day provides an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to veterans of the armed forces who were killed in action. From parades to church...
Easton Area superintendent hints at new high school. Here are some of the details.
A new high school is on the horizon for Easton Area School District, marking what Superintendent Tracy Piazza said will be a “huge” investment. The district held its first annual State of the District & Celebration of Learning Event on Monday night at Cottingham Stadium, where Piazza discussed the performance of the district in areas of academia, celebrated extracurriculars, and shared visions for the future.
Lights out on temporary housing plan at The Easton Home
The Easton Housing Authority had hoped to make some temporary use of The Easton Home as it pursues a permanent plan for that property’s redevelopment. But after six months with no temporary plan in place, the housing authority executive director has pulled the plug on that idea. If you...
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