LV weekend events impacted by the nor’easter
From major events drawing major money to backyard block concerts, many are preparing for worsening weather. The incoming nor'easter is threatening to disrupt many events across the Lehigh Valley this weekend.
Officials: Parent accused of ‘disrupting’ dismissal at Richland Elementary; prompts police
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Richland School District officials say a police investigation is underway after a parent allegedly entered the elementary school without authorization during Friday’s dismissal time. In a letter shared with parents, the district says the parent reportedly ignored multiple orders to stop, ref
Lehigh County 4-H members shine at the Great Allentown Fair
Several members of the Lehigh County Livestock Club received high awards at this year’s Great Allentown Fair, showcasing their hard work and dedication to their livestock. The Lehigh County Livestock Club members have been actively involved in the care, feeding, training and grooming of their animals, learning valuable
Woman admits to drug trafficking, 2023 overdose death of Perkasie man
A former Sellersville woman pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking ring and selling drugs that led to a man's death. Shana Finlan, 40, admitted to nine felonies, including drug delivery resulting in death. The drug operation was linked to violent crimes, illegal firearm sales and multiple overdose deaths. A...
South Whitehall unanimously appoints new chief of police
South Whitehall Township commissioners unanimously appointed Stephen G. Brown chief of police during their Sept. 16 meeting. Brown has served with the South Whitehall Township Police Department since 2007, advancing through a series of supervisory and command positions before becoming captain. He began serving as inter
Police: 4 charged after two break-ins at Moore Elementary School
BATH, Pa. - Police arrested four people in connection with two break-ins at Moore Elementary School in Northampton County. The first incident happened around 5:58 a.m. on August 2. Surveillance showed three people arrive at the school and exit a Volkswagen hatchback wearing face coverings. After checking some of the sc
Rain Totals of 2 Inches or More Target Philadelphia and Southeast Pennsylvania Saturday Through...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — The wetter, western trend for this weekend’s coastal storm continued overnight, pushing rainfall totals higher across much of eastern Pennsylvania. The latest Saturday through Sunday rainfall forecast shows 2.00 to 2.50 inches for Philadelphia and the far southeastern corner of the state, 1
Energy Department Sends $71.5 Million to Allentown Utility as Part of $2 Billion Grid...
The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday it will spend almost $2 billion to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging power grid. Allentown-based PPL Electric Utilities is getting up to $71.5 million of it, the Associated Press reported. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the funding at a PPL...
Emergency crews respond to crash, vehicle fire on Hamilton Boulevard
South Whitehall Township emergency crews recently responded to two separate incidents along Hamilton Boulevard, including a vehicle crash into a credit union building and a pickup truck fire. The first incident occurred Sept. 15 when a driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed through an exterior wall on the...
Energy Department unveils project to squeeze more juice through existing power lines
As the energy industry scrambles to meet surging electricity demand, largely from AI data centers, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is poised to spend nearly $2 billion to help fund 31 grid improvement projects in 26 states.
