Former N.J. county executive, who served a fiery term on the bench, has died
Wilbur H. “Bill” Mathesius, a lively and outspoken lawyer who held several prominent public positions in Mercer County, died Sunday following a fall in his Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home. He was 85. Mathesius was a prosecutor for the federal government and Mercer County before serving three terms as...
Easton Food Drive supports families during SNAP freeze
EASTON, Pa. — Easton City Council members collected truckloads of groceries and donations during a food drive at… The post Easton Food Drive supports families during SNAP freeze appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Head-on crash seriously injures couple in the Slate Belt, state police say
A married couple was seriously injured when a Monroe County man deliberately struck their vehicle head-on along a Slate Belt highway, state police said. Daniel Edward Diegidio, 41, of Brodheadsville is charged with four counts of felony aggravated assault; three counts of misdemeanor reckless endangerment; and...
‘I Will Kill You’: White Driver in $148K Mercedes Ran Over Cop Three Times...
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania college student is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly ran over a police officer three times, took off from the scene, […] ‘I Will Kill You’: White Driver in $148K Mercedes Ran Over Cop Three Times Then Crashed Into Police Cruiser Head-On, Police Say and Was Not Shot
Wall Street Journal: MontCo Man Builds Dream Lego World in Basement
Many adult Lego fans are transforming parts of their homes into elaborate worlds of detailed dioramas, including one Montgomery County man. An increasing number of adult Lego fans are transforming parts of their homes into elaborate worlds full of giant sets and detailed dioramas, including one Montgomery County man,...
Emmaus High puts on ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ as fall play; students research...
EMMAUS, Pa. — In preparation for her starring role in the fall play, Emmaus High School senior Dylan Dueh has read and re-read the diary entries of Anne Frank, whom she describes as “fiery” and “intelligent.”. “I just love her so much,” Dueh, 17, said of...
‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it’: Easton Public Market vendor to reopen under...
EASTON, Pa. — A popular spot for burgers, hot dogs and other tasty eats is making a comeback in downtown Easton, and while the game plan remains the same, there’s a new name behind the operation. Palmer Township native Jack Wallaesa has officially taken over the beloved Rod’s...
Homeless advocates urge Allentown leaders to show ‘courage and compassion’ with 2026 budget
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Advocates for homeless residents are asking city officials to put their money where their mouths are in next year’s municipal budget. “We know that the budget has already been written, but it has not been approved," Christina DiPierro, co-chairwoman of Allentown’s Commission on Homelessness told City...
Three African serval cats escape from Pa. wildlife refuge
A wildlife refuge in the Lehigh Valley is searching for three African serval cats that escaped from their enclosure after it was damaged in a wind storm on Wednesday night. Cricket Wildlife Center in Alburtis, about 20 miles southwest of Allentown, said the rescued felines were able to break free because a tree fell...
Video shows argument that led to assault charges outside Aldi parking lot
The incident ended with the arrest of Michael Smith from Philadelphia. He adamantly denies the accusations against him.
