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Gas station plans move ahead despite sinkhole issues in Palmer Township

Sinkholes keep opening, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation keeps filling them in. The most recent count was seven filled at once, according to PennDOT. They keep opening on Main Street in Palmer Township just west of the Route 33 interchange at the intersection of Carson Court — the route for a driveway
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What can $500,000 buy you in Lehigh County in the week of May 25?

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of May 25 to 31. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lehigh County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $500,000 or under.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Allentown

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
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Palmer Township Police announce passing of retired K9 Rio

PALMER TWP., Pa. - Palmer Township Police announced the passing of retired K9 “Rio” on Tuesday. The department says in a Facebook post that Rio loyally served residents, businesses and visitors of Palmer Township from 2013 until his retirement in 2022. Police say Rio was trained as a...
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Woman arrested in Allentown stabbing: cops

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing Tuesday afternoon on an Allentown street, city police said. Cara Strout-Vaxter, no known address, is charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. She was arraigned Tuesday before District Jud
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash outside Tohickon Restaurant & Tavern Sunday afternoon

A motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday afternoon in a crash outside the Tohickon Restaurant & Tavern in the Ottsville section of Tinicum Township, Bucks County, near the border of Bedminster Township. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. to the 7600 block of Easton Road for a motorcycle crash.
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Family affected by County Line Nursery barn fire launches GoFundMe as recovery begins

Fundraiser details losses after blaze that destroyed barn, vehicles and personal belongings at Franconia property. As the criminal case against a Souderton volunteer firefighter accused of setting the County Line Nursery barn fire moves forward, a family impacted by the blaze is asking for help rebuilding after losing
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Man stole more than $100,000 in life insurance payouts from former stepson who has...

UPPER POTTSGROVE TWP., Pa. - Authorities are accusing a Montgomery County man of stealing more than $100,000 in life insurance payouts from his 19-year-old former stepson who has disabilities. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, is charged with felony counts of financial exploitation of a care-dependent person and related offe
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‘Coming this summer’: Fashion retailer planning to open new Lehigh Valley location

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A year after closing its only Lehigh Valley location, a popular men's and women's fashion retailer is returning to the area with a new brick-and-mortar location in Lehigh County. A new location of Lucky Brand, offering men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, is coming soon...
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Explosive garage fire destroys building in northern Lehigh County

WEISENBERG TWP., Pa. - Multiple fire crews responded Tuesday evening after a garage erupted in an explosive fire in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County. A firefighter on scene told 69 News that the fire was located at the 7800 block of Weisenberg Church Road. The large garage caught fire, and crews...

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