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Allentown WWII soldier Earl Seibert laid to rest with full military honors more than 80 years after death | PHOTOS
Pvt. Earl Seibert’s family held a funeral service over Memorial Day weekend at Jordan United Church of Christ and Grandview Cemetery. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains were recently discovered in a prisoner of war camp where he had been held. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ...
Key Downtown Easton spaces are vacant. Here’s what the city is doing about it.
While developers keep churning out apartments for transplants to Easton’s downtown, some key office and retail spaces remain vacant. The city will host a commercial real estate open house in two weeks to feature some of these properties. They include the former Valor Insurance office inside the Easton city...
Phillipsburg's 2024 Memorial Day Event Update
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg's annual Memorial Day Parade is expected to be rained out, and has been cancelled. The ceremony will now take place at the Bernardine May Legion Post 457 on Marshall Street, Phillipsbur, New Jersey at 11:00 AM. The Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 works tirelessly to keep this tradition of honoring the nation's fallen year after year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The public is still invited to this free event to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony...
N.J. support initiative struggling to attract students in Warren Co., organizers say
A book fair hosted by the tri-county group NJ4S received a disturbingly low turnout on Tuesday. Only four children showed up to the literacy event hosted at the Heckman Terrace Community Building in Phillipsburg. More than 500 fliers about the event were delivered to residents and the school district gave...
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Held for Phillipsburg’s Joshua Rojas
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Joshua Rojas received the rank of Eagle Scout, a culmination of years of dedication, hard work, leadership and community service May 25, 2024. A rank only 2% of all scouts achieve. Mercy Hall at St. Philip and St. James Church in Phillipsburg was filled with friends, family, fellow scouts, and community leaders and members, all gathered to celebrate this significant milestone in his life. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Joshua's scoutmaster, Mr. Doug Wooton, spoke of Joshua's journey, highlighting his numerous achievements and the leadership he had shown in every endeavor,...
Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025
To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Easton area mourns death of ‘unofficial mayor,’ community benefactor Gino Giunta
Gino Giunta was more than just a barber. The Easton native helped found ProJeCt of Easton, a longstanding nonprofit that helps feed the hungry, teach English to immigrants and assist adults with earning their high school equivalency diplomas. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. Says Proposed Truck Route In Phillipsburg Is Moving Forward, Details Next Steps
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Previously reported by TAPinto in March 2024, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) delivered Phillipsburg with the news that they are “willing to approve” a system of truck routes in Phillipsburg. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Over the years, truck accidents and wrong turns have become a regular occurrence in Phillipsburg. The town has struggled as large commercial vehicles on residential streets have increased with more warehousing in the Lehigh Valley to service supply chain operations. Whether at town council meetings or in private social media groups, residents and local officials...
The PA Turnpike is widening the Northeast Extension in the Lehigh Valley. Here are 5 things to know.
As the widening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension from four to six lanes works its way north from the Philadelphia area, Lehigh Valley residents are getting a glimpse of plans for the first section of the highway to be expanded locally. Officials from the turnpike commission were at Emmaus High School on Thursday evening to present the plans and answer questions. Several dozen ...
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