Whitehall twp. tax collector charged with oppression, harassment will face trial
WHITEHALL TWP, Pa.- Authorities said a Whitehall Township tax collector charged with oppression and harassment will face trial. Tina Koren, 65, of Whitehall, was charged with misdemeanor counts on April 6, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. A preliminary hearing was held on June...
Bullets Fly Among Headstones In Late-Night Montco Cemetery Killing
A late-night shooting inside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham Township left one person dead early Wednesday, according to police. The gunfire broke out around 12:30 a.m. near Murdoch Road and Cheltenham Avenue, authorities said. Investigators were still processing the crime scene and had not released the victim's
Man Sentenced to State Prison for Pharmacy Burglary, Shooting
A 57-year-old Allentown man will serve eight to 20 years in state prison for his involvement in a Christmas Eve burglary and shooting at a Bethlehem area pharmacy. Miguel Angel Martinez was sentenced to the term June 26 by Judge Anna-Kristie M. Marks, according to a news release from Lehigh County District Attorney Gav
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Bucks County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. This warning applies to Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 1 inch.
‘Celebrates tradition, quality’: Popular sandwich shop chain expands with new regional location
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – A national chain, known for its hoagies piled high with top-quality meats, cheeses and a unique blend of spices, is continuing to grow its footprint. A new location of PrimoHoagies has opened at 1463 W. Broad St. in Quakertown. The eatery, open 10 a.m. to 8...
How Allentown hid the Liberty Bell from the British
It hasn't been rung since 1846, even so, the Liberty Bell rings in the hearts of every American. There was a time when some worried it would be destroyed. When people visit Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is regularly a must see. "The bell was usually referred to as the Pennsylvania...
Pauch Is Thunder On The Hill Mod Ace
BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. — Billy Pauch Jr. outdueled Eddie Strada and a field of 42 modifieds to win the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature paying $3,000 to win during Tuesday’s Thunder on the Hill program at Grandview Speedway. The NASCAR 358 Modified feature delivered another exciting battle as Eddie...
What can $500,000 buy you in Lehigh County, June 22 to 28?
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 June 22 to 28. 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
4500 miles and counting: Famous ‘Big Boy’ train going full speed ahead to Berks,...
It's the moment train enthusiasts have all been waiting for: one of the world's most famous steam locomotives is going all speed ahead to parts of our area. With stops set in Carbon, Berks, and Montgomery Counties, it's a spectacle you don't want to miss. 69 News Reporter Sydney Kay was in Lackawanna County where the i
Rollover crash in Lehighton leaves one seriously injured, airlifted to hospital
LEHIGHTON, Pa. - One person was seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon following a rollover crash in Lehighton, Carbon County. A Carbon County Communications supervisor confirms the accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. along South Ninth Street, near the intersection with Iron Street. Authorities say Lehighton firef

















