Lehigh Valley funeral director featured in Times Square for campaign honoring funeral professionals
A local funeral director and supervisor is garnering national recognition for a profession that offers “steadiness when families need it most.”. Justin Keiper, funeral director and supervisor of Cantelmi Funeral Home in Fountain Hill, was recently featured in New York City’s Times Square as part of a national campaign recognizing the work of funeral professionals.
Whitehall teen found hours away: new details emerge
Missing Whitehall teen safely found after joint police investigation involving FBI and Secret Service. Christopher P. Jones arrested. .
Bucks County woman charged after neglected horse had to be euthanized: SPCA
According to investigators, the horse, named Brazilliant, was suffering from painful, untreated cancer that had spread throughout his body.
New Lehigh Valley salon to celebrate grand opening with $6.99 haircuts
PALMER TWP., Pa. – Individuals seeking a fresh look for spring will soon have a new salon to visit in Northampton County. A new location of Great Clips, offering haircuts and styling for men, women and children, will hold a grand opening at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at 3011 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township, franchisee Leena Dhawan told 69 News.
Woman accused of animal cruelty after horse euthanized due to untreated cancer
A Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, woman was charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities said she did not provide veterinary care for her 11-year-old horse, who was later euthanized. According to the Bucks County SPCA, Heather Fitzgerald was arrested on May 4, 2026, after she failed to provide adequate care for her...
Quakertown police chief returns to work after confrontation during student-led protest
The borough solicitor said in a statement that Scott McElree is still recovering from injuries he received during the February incident.
Coroner: Fatal motorcycle crash closes Route 222 in Lehigh County
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Route 222 in Upper Macungie Township is shut down in both directions because of a fatal accident involving a motorcycle, according to the Lehigh County Coroner. Officials say the closure stretches from Mill Creek Road to Route 100 and will remain in place until further...
Motorcyclist dies in solo accident near Cetronia Road: coroner
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday in Upper Macungie Township, according to a news release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred about 1:30 p.m. along Route 222, about a quarter-mile feet west of Cetronia Road. Authorities said an adult male, who was operating the...
‘It breaks me down’: Lehigh County coroner reports alarming rise in suicide cases
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Suicide cases are continuing to rise in Lehigh County, according to Coroner Dan Buglio, as local organizations work to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month. According to Buglio, suicides in the county have been increasing, with around 20 suicides already reported in 2026. Buglio said...
Bucks County family therapist awaits sentencing after admitting to secretly recording victims, including minors
Authorities identified a total of 21 victims, including staff members and vulnerable individuals seeking counseling services, of Jonathan Elliot Moyer, of Alburtis. A Bucks County family counselor pleaded guilty to charges Monday in Bucks County Common Pleas Court, admitting that he secretly recorded patients and staff in the bathroom of his former Quakertown office, and even recorded counseling sessions with hidden cameras, some targeting...
