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NJ man used false expense reports and credentials to steal $1.2 million, affidavit says
A Belle Mead man arrested on theft charges this week allegedly used a fellow employee's credentials to embezzle more than $1.2 million over a four-year period, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by NorthJersey.com. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office determined Sang Park, 44, obtained the...
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area closed
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area in Landing is closed until further notice because of a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. More than 86,000 cells of cyanobacteria, which causes HABs, were found in a sample of water taken from Lake Hopatcong on...
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER — Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This exciting event will feature over 250 prizes, including a 50/50 lottery and a lottery apron. Event Details:. Date: October 5, 2024. Location: Sacred Heart and...
Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Gabriella "Gabby" Velazquez, a rising sophomore at Allentown Central Catholic High School died on Thursday, July 11, according to her obituary on the Schantz Funeral Home website. As of press time, more than $6,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family launched by Sarah Kleppinger. "Gabby was a...
Berkeley Heights Township Council Agenda: Honoring Community Members and Advancing Local Projects
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The upcoming Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 features the recognition of distinguished community members and the discussion of key local projects. ProclamationsCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Laura Fuhro's Retirement: The council will honor Laura Fuhro for her remarkable 49-year tenure as the Children's Librarian. Fuhro has been a cornerstone of the community, fostering a love for reading and learning among generations of children. Click here for related article. Eagle Scouts Honored: Maria DiPasquale and Sofia Maciejewski will be recognized for obtaining their Eagle Scout rank....
Don’t Miss The Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA
If you love peaches (even if you don't) you won't want to miss the annual Peach Festival at Peddler's Village. Peddler's Village Peach Festival is August 3rd & 4th. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 11am - 6pm each day. There will be fresh peaches galore,...
Stroudsburg man found guilty of brutal attack on homeless man at Tent City
A Stroudsburg man was found guilty on charges including a criminal attempt to commit homicide after an incident where he beat and robbed a homeless man in Monroe County. According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, 36-year-old Darrell Lashawn Best was a homeless man who assaulted another homeless man, 59-year-old Albert Haase, at a location known as "Tent City" in the East Stroudsburg Area on October 6, 2023.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Bucks County Department of Health (BCDH) Update: Mosquito Disease Control
The Bucks County Department of Health (BCDH) is proposing to conduct a spray and larviciding treatments on Monday August 14, 2023. We will be conducting adult ULV truck mounted treatments in Newtown, Northampton, and Wrightstown Townships due to the presence of West Nile Virus observed in mosquitoes from within these specified areas. The areas of the proposed spray mostly incorporate Tyler State Park and Wrightstown Fairgrounds. The spray will begin at approximately 8PM.
St. Luke launches 'mini-ER on wheels'
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network has created a "mini-ER on wheels" that adds physicians to the EMS response team, Lehigh Valley News reported July 22. The SUV is mostly equipped with what physicians would need for injury or illness outside a hospital setting. First responders can request an EMS physician to respond to the needs of patients with severe trauma or illness.
Replacing postponed Heart at Allentown Fair, 1970s-'80s band again goes from opener to headliner
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With the release of its 1978 album "Heaven Tonight" and its hit "Surrender," new wave rockers Cheap Trick went from a supporting act to a headliner. Cheap Trick again will go from a supporting act to headliner for a show at this year's Allentown Fair grandstand. But instead of a new album, it's because of another act's postponement.
Worcester Red Sox drop series against Lehigh Valley IronPigs after Sunday’s loss
ALLENTOWN – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (14-7, 48-46) topped the Worcester Red Sox (10-10, 45-50) by a 6-4 final on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park to win the series, 2-1. For the third time in the series, the IronPigs scored first. Cal Stevenson lifted a solo home run over the left-field fence in the second inning to give Lehigh Valley a 1-0 advantage.
Not Your Father’s Car and Bike Show | PHOTOS
The Not Your Father’s Car and Bike Show was hosted at Bushkill Park in Forks Township on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The show has vintage themed cars and bikes with live music, vendors, amusement rides, field games, and different contests.
REVIEW: Blast Furnace Blues Fest returns, shorter but still smoking
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest's Blast Furnace Blues festival returned to SteelStacks on Friday for its first run as a two-day event with a subdued but ultimately satisfying start. The opening night (the fest continues 2-11 p.m. today) offered New York gospel-blues trio The Harlem Gospel Travelers as headliners, and...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Weevil-infested rice; expired milk, spoiled salads for sale; refrigerator at 99 degrees
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of July 7. 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 ...
Lehigh Valley EMT students go 10-8 (in service) on simulated training call (PHOTOS)
Emergency medical technician students went in service — 10-8 in emergency radio code-speak — on a mock call Friday in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley Health Network Emergency Medical Institute, 2100 Mack Blvd. in Allentown, hosted the EMT class exercise. Multiple EMS agencies were on hand to assist the...
Single lanes in each direction at Easton-Phillipsburg ‘free bridge’ on Tuesday night
The Easton-Phillipsburg “free bridge” is scheduled to have single-lanes in each direction for lighting system repair work 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, July 23, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Travel impacts are not expected. Motorists are urged to reduce speed and exercise caution...
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
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