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See all homes sold in the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties, May 13-19
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these eastern Pennsylvania counties reported from May 13-19. Lehighvalleylive.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Gas leak prompts evacuation at Lehigh County senior care facility
A gas leak Wednesday afternoon in South Whitehall Township prompted an evacuation of a senior care facility. John Mason, a UGI spokesman, said crews for the utility were called to Luther Crest at 800 Hausman Road just before noon for a report of a gas leak. A contractor hit the gas line nearby while working, Mason said. Power was shut off in the area while UGI officials closed the valve, Mason ...
Carbon County salutes the fallen
SUMMIT HILL, Pa. — Dressed in red, white and blue, people gathered in Ludlow Park in Summit Hill to honor the fallen this Memorial Day. "We come all the time, every year, because it is part of my heritage and to support our troops," said Betty Wieczorek of Summit Hill.
Honoring those who served in Carbon County
ASHFIELD, Pa. — Ashfield Playground in Carbon County started the Memorial weekend on Saturday by unveiling a new veteran memorial stone in honor of those who serve and have served. Secretary of Ashfield playground committee, Sessa Lenhardt, comes from a long line of those who have served. "So I...
Frank Yandrisevits, former PA State Rep, dies at 69
Former state Rep. Frank Yandrisevits, who represented two different districts in the Lehigh Valley during his tenure in office, has died. He was 69. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, who served two different districts during his tenure in public office, died Monday, according to his obituary. The Northampton resident and 45-year attorney was a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...
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...
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