‘Salesman’ scammers targeting South Whitehall Township area
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The South Whitehall Township Police Department is warning residents about a possible door to door sales scam targeting neighborhoods in our area, according to a Facebook post from the department. Two men in a white van with an unknown logo have been knocking on doors,...
Former Allentown elementary school set for ‘impending’ sale
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown School District is preparing to sell one of its former schools. The sale of McKinley Elementary, in the 1100 block of West Turner Street, is “impending,” according to a report from the Allentown City Planning Commission, which reviewed the site Tuesday. District...
Final suspect pleads guilty in love-tryst shooting outside MacArthur Road store: DA
The gunman in a 2024 murder plot over a love affair involving the victim has pleaded guilty and faces decades in prison. Christian Martinez-Ramos, 36, of Allentown, is the third and final person charged in the homicide last Dec. 7 to plead guilty, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Whitehall Township...
Judge steps down from the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Lehigh County will say goodbye to one of its judges in 2026, leaving the position open for replacement. Governor Josh Shapiro has received and recorded Michele A. Varricchio’s resignation from the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, effective Jan. 5, 2026, according to a press release from the county.
Driver pulled from burning car after crash in North Whitehall
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- A car caught on fire after a rollover crash in North Whitehall Township on Monday afternoon. It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Coplay Creek Road. The driver was trapped inside before being pulled out of the burning car, according to emergency dispatchers. The driver had...
Police: Woman who died in 1-vehicle Berks crash was a passenger
Central Berks Regional police said Tuesday that they’re continuing to investigate a one-vehicle weekend crash in Oley Township that claimed the life of a passenger, a 28-year-old Montgomery County woman. Hannah Seeley of Harleysville was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday at 8:48 p.m., according to the Berks...
Allentown School District responds to mold concerns at William Allen High School
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A social media post showing what appeared to be mold in the William Allen High… The post Allentown School District responds to mold concerns at William Allen High School appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
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...