State police warn Lehigh County drivers of DUI checkpoint this weekend
Pennsylvania State Police Troop M–Fogelsville will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Lehigh County between Friday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 20, the agency said in an advisory. Troopers will systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to observe drivers for behaviors associated with alcohol or drug impairment. The c
New police chief sworn in
Emmaus Borough Council officially welcomed Joseph Sokolofski as the borough’s new chief of police during its Sept. 8 meeting after certifying the results of his Civil Service examination. Sokolofski was sworn in during a special ceremony following council’s action. Among other business, council approved Ordinance 1288,
Warrant issued in retail theft at Palmer Home Depot
PALMER, PA — An arrest warrant has been issued for Jacob Russell Boyd, 46, in connection with a retail theft at the Home Depot at 721 S. 25th Street. The Palmer Township Police Department said the theft occurred on September 4. According to police, merchandise valued at $279 was...
Rare World War II bomber visits Lehigh Valley for tours and flight experiences
Two rare World War II aircraft are touching down this week at Lehigh Valley International Airport, offering the public a chance to explore aviation history up close. The B-29 Superfortress known as “Doc” and the P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” will arrive in Allentown as part of the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour. The event
Lockdown at William Allen High School lifted after report of student with weapon turned...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A lockdown is lifted at William Allen High School after police responded to a report that a student may have been in possession of a weapon on their way to school. Parents were informed about the incident Thursday morning. A lockdown was quickly put in place while...
Allen Township supervisors explore truck traffic restrictions at Savage Road warehouse
During their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors explored traffic-calming measures that would restrict truck traffic generated by a Savage Road warehouse from using Atlas Road. The 358,000-square-foot warehouse at 770 Savage Road, built in 2025, is available for lease. A 2023 Lehigh Val
South Whitehall Senior Loses $683K in Gold to NY Scam Duo, Police Say
A 78-year-old South Whitehall Township woman surrendered roughly $550,000 worth of gold bars across four separate courier deliveries after callers convinced her that her identity and Social Security number had been compromised, according to police. Investigators say two New York men, Jiwan Chen and Tianhang Zhou, orche
Car Smashes Through Wall of South Whitehall Credit Union, One Trapped Inside
Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union — Crash Site And Evacuated Branch. A vehicle crashed through the wall of the Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union on Hamilton Boulevard in South Whitehall Township on Tuesday afternoon, trapping the driver until firefighters freed the person. No one inside the building was injured,
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first Lehigh Valley location in Lower Nazareth Township
The Lehigh Valley's first Dave's Hot Chicken had a soft opening Wednesday in Lower Nazareth Township, with a grand opening set for Thursday at the former Saladworks space in Nazareth Crossing. The post Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first Lehigh Valley location in Lower Nazareth Township appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
St. Luke’s physician couple balances medical careers and life together
Two St. Luke’s University Health Network physicians who first met as high school students more than two decades ago have built their medical careers alongside their marriage, eventually returning to St. Luke’s to care for patients in overlapping specialties. Dr. Ashley de Padua and Dr. David Ramski met...

















