Smashed windshields investigated in Bethlehem, Hellertown area
Northampton County police departments are investigating a series of smashed windshields on neighborhood streets from Hellertown to Bethlehem. Bethlehem police Sgt. William Audelo told lehighvalleylive.com there have been a total of 27 reports involving criminal mischief to vehicle windshields beginning in November...
Deer cull planned through April in Montgomery County
This year’s cull will take place after hours using highly-trained wildlife services personnel with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A deer cull will be held through April at Norristown Farm Park, according to Montgomery County. The endeavor is being conducted by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails and...
Carbon County drug task force arrests nine offenders
The Lehighton Borough Police Department, working with the Carbon County Drug Task Force and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, conducted a coordinated operation on Friday, March 6 targeting 11 offenders with felony narcotics, firearms, and related warrants. The arrests followed a 24-month investigation...
Bucks County man arrested in sextortion investigation
Authorities in Bucks County are looking for any more possible victims of a man arrested in connection with a nationwide sextortion investigation.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Charges 13 in Carbon County Drug Case
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 13 individuals following a Carbon County investigation into the alleged distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs. The Office of Attorney General said the investigation targeted what authorities described as...
Brawl among 15 to 20 juveniles prompts downtown street closure, cops say
A large brawl involving 15 to 20 juveniles led to a street closure in downtown Bath Borough Thursday evening, state police said. Trooper Nathan Branosky, public information officer with Pennsylvania State Police’s Troop M, said investigators responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday to the 100 block of East Main...
Governor’s plan for manufactured homes could help residents in Lehigh Valley and across Pa.
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited a Berks County manufactured housing community Wednesday to advocate for legislation that would cap annual lot rent increases for Pennsylvania’s manufactured home households. That’s welcome news for residents in communities such as the Village at Fox Crossing in Forks Township. They own their...
Freak accident blamed for fire that heavily damaged Bucks County business
Fire tore through an industrial building in Bucks County after what investigators are calling a freak accident.
WCSD seeking state grant for Steckel renovations
During Whitehall-Coplay School Board’s virtual meeting Feb. 23, the board approved a resolution seeking a $5 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for renovations at Steckel Elementary School. The resolution designates Whitehall-Coplay School District...
St. Luke’s is latest health network to adopt paperless billing
St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is switching to paperless billing later this month. A notification sent to patients indicated the change would happen on March 20. "This means you will no longer receive a bill in the mail," the notification reads. "When a new statement is ready for your review, we will...

















