Search for next of kin after man’s death
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County Coroner’s Office is searching for family or next of kin for a man who died. The coroner’s office stated they are looking for the next of kin of William T. Donahue, 67, of Lehighton. Donahue was pronounced dead on November 20 at his home on 2nd Street in […]
Fire at Allentown homeless encampment comes amid wave of clearances
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a homeless encampment on Kline Island, renewing concerns… The post Fire at Allentown homeless encampment comes amid wave of clearances appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Taco lovers, rejoice! Geakers opening a new location
COPLAY, Pa. - If you can't resist the lure of a legendary Geakers taco, you're going to be very interested in what's coming to a small Lehigh County borough in the new year. The Geake family is announcing a new partnership with the American Club of Coplay (ACC). Geakers will run a new location out of the ACC social...
Man in custody after firing shots in downtown Easton
EASTON, Pa. - Easton police responded Wednesday evening after a man reportedly fired shots outside the Simon Silk Mill. Last night around 6:30 p.m., a 25-year-old man fired five shots into the air outside of Simon Silk Mill on the 1200 block of Simon Blvd in downtown Easton, according to Easton Police Lt. Matt Gerould.
Fire rips through abandoned church in Pottstown
Flames ripped through an abandoned church in Pottstown, Montgomery County, early Friday morning. Some next-door neighbors had to be evacuated.
Man killed in Allentown pedestrian accident Friday night
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A man was killed in a pedestrian accident in Allentown on Friday night. The Lehigh County Coroner told 69 News that a man was hit and killed on South 4th Street earlier on Friday night. Calls came in for the accident just before 8:00 p.m.. The man...
2 Bucks County inmates missing since September are back in custody
Two Bucks County inmates are back in custody weeks after they failed to return from their work release assignments resulting in a temporary suspension of the program. The U.S. Marshals Service in Philadelphia apprehended Doylestown resident Jeremy Ott, 30, on Nov. 19 on the casino floor of Harrah Resort in Atlantic...
Budget Breakthrough: Shapiro Rolls Out Surprise Bonuses for Child Care Workers
BRISTOL, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro used a Wednesday visit to a Bucks County child care center to spotlight a major workforce initiative included in Pennsylvania’s newly enacted 2025–26 budget: a statewide recruitment and retention bonus program for child care workers. The plan allocates $25 million to support...
3rd wild cat that escaped from Berks wildlife center still on the loose, believed...
DISTRICT TWP., Pa. - A wildlife center in Berks County says a wild cat that escaped is still on the loose and is believed to be in the Oley area. Three cats had escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Center in District Township after gusty winds caused a tree to fall on their enclosure. Two have since been found.
Homicide detective, police chief honored with prestigious Lehigh County award
A Lehigh County homicide detective and a Whitehall Township police chief received prestigious memorial awards recognizing their exemplary service to law enforcement at a ceremony Tuesday night at DeSales University. Detective Kevin R. Mriss of the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force and Whitehall Police Chief Michael...

















