Barn fire draws response from Somerset and Hunterdon county crews
HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Firefighters from Somerset and Hunterdon counties responded Saturday afternoon to a barn fire near the intersection of Amwell Road and Clover Hill Road in Hillsborough Township, authorities said. The fire was reported at approximately 3:55 p.m., according to Hillsborough
23-year-old motorcycle driver dead after crash in Allentown
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. - A 23-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle in Allentown over the weekend. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday in the area of North 11th Street and West Tilghman Street, according to a news release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrest in Carbon County
FRANKLIN TWP, CARBON CO. — A traffic stop in Carbon County led to the arrest of a man now facing multiple drug and firearm charges, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers from the Lehighton barracks say the stop happened May 2 in Franklin Township. During the investigation, police determined the driver, ident
Emergency crews rescue person with arm trapped beneath vehicle in Hunterdon County
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Emergency responders in Readington Township rescued a person Sunday afternoon after the individual’s arm became trapped beneath a vehicle in Readington Township, authorities said. Whitehouse Rescue Squad and Whitehouse Fire Company personnel responded to the incident along
Montgomery County pitmaster will compete on Bobby Flay’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
In the age-old debate over which U.S. region smokes and grills the best barbecue, Texas, Memphis, Kansas City and the Carolinas come up a lot. Southeastern Pennsylvania rarely merits a mention. MORE: How chefs at Mawn, Stina and Ambra honor their mothers’ recipes. Bob Trudnak is looking to put...
Lehigh Valley Mall adds new stores: 4 open, 6 more coming
Four new stores have recently opened at Lehigh Valley Mall and roughly a half dozen more are on tap to move in. New tenants joining the mall in recent weeks include Lina’s Ice Cream & Cookie Shop; Anime World; Amazing Gifts; and Lehigh Mart. Lina’s Ice Cream & Cookie...
Monroe County man accused of biting hospital security officer
A Kunkletown man is accused of biting a hospital security guard and scratching a doctor. According to the criminal complaint, affiant and Stroud Area Regional Police Department Officer Robert Eberle arrived at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono in East Stroudsburg at 3:28 a.m. on April 2 for a report of a male fighting with
This massive flea market in Pennsylvania is a dream spot for bargain hunters
Tucked along State Route 115 in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, Blue Ridge Flea Market is one of the Pocono region’s most beloved weekend destinations. With a stellar 4.4-star rating from over 1,300 reviews, this sprawling outdoor market draws shoppers, collectors, and curious explorers every Saturday and Sunday. Whether yo
Police: Man knocks victim unconscious at rehab center
Gregg Township, Pa. — A 24-year-old Allentown man was charged for allegedly punching and knocking another man unconscious at White Deer Run treatment facility in Allenwood. According to Pennsylvania State Police at Milton, Hanif Rykeish Townes got into a physical fight on March 24 with a 28-year-old victim at the Unio
Lehigh Co. drivers face lane restrictions for road repairs this week. Where they’re happening.
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct pothole patching, crack sealing and other road work across several Lehigh County municipalities from May 11 through May 15. All work will take place during daytime hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will involve lane restrictions with flagging. Rain will not cause delays to the scheduled work.

















