Northampton Co. Announces Rail Safety Classes for First Responders
Officials said the free classes will help first responders better understand how to respond to derailments like the one that occurred March 2 in Lower Saucon Township.
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After Fatal 2022 Fire, Foundation Created in Hellertown Girls’ Memory Begins Work
A nonprofit foundation created in honor of two sisters who died in a house fire in Hellertown borough will ensure that their memory lives on, and hopefully also help to prevent similar tragedies.
Riverside Drive Reopens Following Train Derailment in L. Saucon
Only two days after a major train derailment occurred next to it, traffic is again flowing along a section of Riverside Drive in Steel City that was closed due to the accident.
Train Derails Near Steel City
The train derailed along Riverside Drive with several cars including an engine spilling sideways down an embankment into or near the Lehigh River.
$118K in Grants Awarded to 8 Lehigh Co. Fire & EMS Companies
Lehigh County fire and EMS companies will receive grants to help cover the cost of supplies and other expenses, said state Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133).
Bucks County 911 System Restored After 9-Day Outage
Officials stressed that at no time was the ability to make 911 calls interrupted as a result of the outage, which was caused by a ransomware attack that remains under investigation.
Fire Companies, Hellertown Borough Awarded Public Safety Grants
Dewey EMS in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Fire Rescue are the recipients of public safety grants recently awarded by Northampton County, officials announced in a news release Friday.
Coopersburg Will Kick Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting
The Coopersburg Tree Lighting is a special annual event held as a kick-off to the holiday season in the Southern Lehigh area. This year's event will be extra special, since it will be taking place in the recently-dedicated Town Center Park and Public Square in the heart of the borough's downtown business district.
2023 Springtown Halloween Parade is Fall Fun on a Rainy Day: PHOTOS
Springtown's annual Halloween Parade is always highly anticipated. Sunday's weather turned out to be less than ideal for outdoor activities, but the parade was held--and fun was had--nonetheless.
Fire Company’s Open House a Fun Way to Kick Off Fall (Photos)
An early fall open house held Tuesday at the Leithsville fire station on Rt. 412 attracted families and others eager to support the volunteers who help keep their community safe year-round.
After Fatal 2022 Fire, Foundation Created in Hellertown Girls’ Memory Begins Work
A nonprofit foundation created in honor of two sisters who died in a house fire in Hellertown borough will ensure that their memory lives on, and hopefully also help to prevent similar tragedies.
Riverside Drive Reopens Following Train Derailment in L. Saucon
Only two days after a major train derailment occurred next to it, traffic is again flowing along a section of Riverside Drive in Steel City that was closed due to the accident.
Train Derails Near Steel City
The train derailed along Riverside Drive with several cars including an engine spilling sideways down an embankment into or near the Lehigh River.
$118K in Grants Awarded to 8 Lehigh Co. Fire & EMS Companies
Lehigh County fire and EMS companies will receive grants to help cover the cost of supplies and other expenses, said state Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133).
Bucks County 911 System Restored After 9-Day Outage
Officials stressed that at no time was the ability to make 911 calls interrupted as a result of the outage, which was caused by a ransomware attack that remains under investigation.
Fire Companies, Hellertown Borough Awarded Public Safety Grants
Dewey EMS in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Fire Rescue are the recipients of public safety grants recently awarded by Northampton County, officials announced in a news release Friday.
Coopersburg Will Kick Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting
The Coopersburg Tree Lighting is a special annual event held as a kick-off to the holiday season in the Southern Lehigh area. This year's event will be extra special, since it will be taking place in the recently-dedicated Town Center Park and Public Square in the heart of the borough's downtown business district.
2023 Springtown Halloween Parade is Fall Fun on a Rainy Day: PHOTOS
Springtown's annual Halloween Parade is always highly anticipated. Sunday's weather turned out to be less than ideal for outdoor activities, but the parade was held--and fun was had--nonetheless.
Fire Company’s Open House a Fun Way to Kick Off Fall (Photos)
An early fall open house held Tuesday at the Leithsville fire station on Rt. 412 attracted families and others eager to support the volunteers who help keep their community safe year-round.