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S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A second man has been charged in connection with a scam that led an elderly woman to buy and surrender more than a half million dollars worth of gold, the South Whitehall Township Police Department announced Wednesday. Tianhang Zhou, 41, of New York, faces...

HOBBY Lobby has officially opened a 45,000-square-foot store in a former Christmas Tree Shops mall location. The move to the Airport Center in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, was announced last month. Hobby Lobby opened the store on Monday following Christmas Tree Shops’ bankruptcy breach and subsequent liquidation. It ma

A 20-year-old Allentown man is accused of raping and sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman at an East Stroudsburg University dorm room. Edmoh F. Sheriff, of the 700 block of North Main Street, is charged with one count felony rape; one count felony sex assault; two counts felony aggravated indecent assault without c

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Lehigh County, here's what sold for $500,000 or under during the week of Sept. 7 to 13. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living

Lehigh men's swimming has been suspended amid hazing allegations, with all team activities halted as the university investigates. Archive photo via Lehigh Athletics. Lehigh University has suspended all team-related activities for its men’s swim team as of September 15 after learning of hazing in the program, a Lehigh s

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - South Whitehall Township Police have reunited victims with more than $90,000 worth of items that were stolen from storage units. Now, a man is facing charges, and police say they believe there could be more victims. An initial reported break-in at Public Storage in South...

Scones are traditionally served with tea, but they’re also delicious paired with coffee–or all by themselves. Layered with jam, butter or clotted cream, or flavored with all kinds of sweet and savory ingredients, their adaptability is likely one reason why they have become so popular. Artisan baker Celia...

SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA — Two New York men have been charged following an investigation into an organized fraud scheme that resulted in an elderly resident surrendering approximately $550,000 worth of gold. The investigation began on June 30, 2026, after police learned that the victim had been contacted by...

PALMER, PA — Palmer Township Police arrested a man following a reported domestic incident at a shopping center parking lot. Tony Donnell Hullum, 43, of Pennsylvania, was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. Police responded to the 25th Street Shopping Center at approximately 10:42 p.m. Friday

Northampton Area School District officials will hold a special public meeting 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, 1619 Laubach Ave., to discuss its plans, responsibilities and funding for transportation of students. The NASD Board of Education voted unanimously 9-0 at the Sept. 14 meeting to.