Easton rivers claim 2nd drowning victim in a week, officials urge caution
A 48-year-old Bethlehem man drowned over the weekend in Easton, according to the Northampton County Coroner’s Office. Emergency officials recovered the body of Andre Fighera on Sunday from the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers at Scott Park, Coroner Zachary Lysek said Monday evening. Lysek ruled the death...
Bucks County Community College to Close Its Childcare Program After Over 50 Years
Jess Holmstrom said that she was “blindsided” by Bucks County Community College’s decision to close the Early Learning Center. The Bucks psychology professor is set to teach in the fall at the college, but is now unsure whether or not she will be able to — she was planning on enrolling her son in the ELC.
Coroner IDs man pulled from Lehigh River in Easton
EASTON, Pa. - The man pulled from the Lehigh River Sunday evening after emergency crews launched a water rescue has been identified. The Northampton County Coroner says the victim was Andre Fighera, a 48‑year‑old Bethlehem man. His cause of death was ruled drowning, and the manner of death was determined to be accident
‘Very excited!’: Family-run Mexican restaurant opens 2nd Lehigh Valley location
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A popular restaurant known for its artisan street tacos, nachos, quesadillas and other Mexican favorites has expanded its footprint in the Lehigh Valley. A second location of UNO Taqueria, a fast-casual eatery offering authentic Mexican cuisine at 1042 Mill Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township, held a
Officials look to reopen Glen Onoko Falls
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A once popular but dangerous hiking trail in Carbon County remains closed years after being shut down. Now, officials are looking to reopen the trail, welcoming visitors at their own risk. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens visited the destination on Monday and has more on what to expect with
4-alarm warehouse fire erupts at Superior Play Systems warehouse in Montgomery County
Firefighters battled a major blaze at a warehouse in Montgomery County on Monday.
Man convicted of raping teen, fleeing to Mexico dies in jail, coroner says (UPDATE)
A 53-year-old man convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl and fleeing with her to Mexico died by suicide while incarcerated at Lehigh County Jail, authorities said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Kevin Esterly, with addresses previously listed in Whitehall and Lowhill townships. He was pro
June 21, 2026 – Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
Come walk dogs at the Center for Animal Health & Welfare! Having volunteers walk our dogs helps them get out of their kennels for longer and lets them meet new people, which can make them more adoptable! Interested volunteers will need to come to an orientation and complete a dog walking training first.
Solace of the Valley | By: Joe Scrizzi
“Sometimes the right path is overgrown, but it still leads Forward.”. Location: Ironton Rail Trail – Coplay, PA (trail access point, behind Egypt Star Bakery)
Louden Reimert and Johnny Fugelo Are Winners in NASCAR Racing Saturday Night at Grandview...
There was a repeat winner and a first time winner in an entertaining night of racing action on Macmillan Oil Company of Allentown night Saturday at Grandview Speedway. Louden Reimert of Oley, Pa. charged forward from ninth starting spot and secured the lead from Ryan Graver of Lehighton, Pa. on a ninth lap restart, the

















