Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries. The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of...
In Quakertown, deep divisions follow anti-ICE walkout, violent clash
When Bonnie Koehler and her family moved to Quakertown from Boyertown five years ago, she said it was like a dream. "I could walk my daughter across the street to school. I created friends in the neighborhood," she said. That changed for Koehler on Feb. 20 when she and her husband, Zach, turned onto Front Street and...
Suspect in custody after police standoff
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A massive state police standoff ended with a person now in custody in Schuylkill County. “This is Pennsylvania State police, we have a search warrant for this residence. Surrender the residence immediately,” authorities announced on scene. That message awakened many people...
Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It...
It did not take long for Jim and Connie Martin to decide to save a Bucks County stone farmhouse and transform it into their home. When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it would take a lot of work and time to save it, writes...
Tractor trailer fire shuts down lane on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township
UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A tractor trailer caught fire on I-78 on Friday night, temporarily closing down one lane of the highway. Officials say that the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in Upper Saucon Township and that no injuries were reported. Pennsylvania State Police and fire crews handled the...
Fire at vacant historic Mill Race Inn under investigation
Northampton police and fire officials are investigating a suspected arson fire at the long vacant historic former Mill Race Inn. The fire was reported shortly before 8:30 a.m. on March 15 and brought under control in 30 minutes, but crews were on scene until noon conducting extensive overhaul operations, Northampton...
Good Samaritan struck while trying to help at crash scene on Route 100
POTTSTOWN, Pa. - A good Samaritan who stopped to help after witnessing a crash on Route 100 was struck by another vehicle himself late Sunday morning. According to 911 dispatchers, the call came in around 11:14 a.m. for an incident on Route 100 northbound near the Route 422 on‑ramp. Authorities say two vehicles were...
Redner’s Markets Launches Mobile App With Rewards and Store Events
— Redner’s Markets announced the launch of its new mobile app on March 5, offering customers access to rewards, gas and grocery points, and online ordering services. The app allows users to collect and redeem fuel and grocery rewards, place grocery delivery and pickup orders, and access catering services, the company...
‘A pretty dangerous thing’: Neighbors react to 5-hour standoff in Tamaqua
TAMAQUA, Pa. - A tense, five-hour standoff unfolded late Saturday night after police were called to a street in Tamaqua for reports of an armed woman, according to 911 dispatchers. Neighbors said it was around 11 p.m. Saturday when police converged on a home on the 500 block of Washington...
‘Music that helps heal our spirit’: After personal difficulties, Country Hall of Fame group...
EASTON, Pa. — In the past year and a half, Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group The Oak Ridge Boys has dealt with difficult tragedy. In July 2024, its 50-year tenor voice, Joe Bonsall, died from complications of ALS after a two-year hiatus from the group. That same year, 60-year lead singer Duane Allen lost his...
