Birthday convoy held for toddler near Bath
Saturday, Oct. 4 was a special day for 2-year-old Colton Becker. Not only did Colton celebrate his birthday that day with a party, but he received a special truck parade as well. Colton is a big fan of all types of trucks, so the theme of his party was trucks-...
East Penn considers withholding charter school payments amid state budget impasse
EMMAUS, Pa. – The East Penn Board of School Directors on Monday discussed the possibility of withholding charter school payments until Pennsylvania restores regular state funding to school districts. District Business Administrator Robert Saul said East Penn's finances are stable through February 2026, but that...
Water Street traffic-calming initiative rolls on in Whitehall Township
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Measures to address the decades-long vehicle speeding issue on Water Street rolled on Monday night, but not without hitting a few speed bumps. The board of commissioners unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the completion of surveying and engineering work on the narrow Darktown street...
Jerome Bauder, 65, Killed In Allentown Pedestrian Crash
Jerome F. Bauder was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, according to the coroner. An autopsy performed Tuesday determined the cause of death was complications of multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the crash. The manner of death was ruled an accident.
19-year-old killed in Route 309 motorcycle crash, police say
A 19-year-old Quakertown man was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night on Route 309 in Bucks County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Peter J. Charocopos was riding a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 south in the left lane of Route 309 when the crash occurred about 9:45 p.m. in West Rockhill Township, state police...
Historic Lehigh Valley tavern to reopen next month under new name, new owner
A historic tavern will reopen next month with a new owner, a new name and a new look after it closed over the summer in the Lehigh Valley. Ye Olde Spring Valley Tavern will reopen as the Spring Valley Tavern in mid-November at 1355 Station Ave. in Upper Saucon Township, said manager Richard Islam, who owns it with...
Gang Killer Convicted After Victim Discovered Stabbed And Burned Alive In Pennsylvania
A Northampton County jury convicted 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome of first-degree murder in the gruesome 2018 murder of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes, whose body was found stabbed and set on fire outside an apartment complex. Welcome of Whitehall was found guilty on Wednesday evening of first-degree murder, conspiracy to...
17 arrested amid major crackdown on child predators in Bensalem, Bucks County
Of the 17 arrests, only one of the suspects was from Bensalem Township.
Nazareth to host annual fall festival following Halloween parade
NAZARETH, Pa. — The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fall festival on Main Street… The post Nazareth to host annual fall festival following Halloween parade appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Fundraiser launched for family displaced by Emmaus duplex fire
EMMAUS, Pa. — A fundraiser is underway for a family that lost their home in a fire that… The post Fundraiser launched for family displaced by Emmaus duplex fire appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

















