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Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer

Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site.

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Coroner Identifies U. Saucon Man, 30, Killed in I-78 Crash

A 30-year-old Upper Saucon Township man who was killed in a motorcycle accident on I-78 in Allentown Wednesday has been identified.

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Upper Saucon Man Killed in I-78 Motorcycle Crash

A 30-year-old Upper Saucon Township man was killed in a crash on I-78 east in Allentown early Wednesday afternoon.

Lehigh Valley Airport Sees Surge in May Traffic

Just prior to the unofficial start of the summer travel season, officials say Lehigh Valley International Airport experienced a surge in passenger traffic. According to the airport, 85,243 passengers flew out of ABE in May, which represented a 16.5 percent increase from May of last year.

Lehigh Valley Braces for ‘Dangerous’ Heat Wave

A heat advisory is currently in effect for Northampton, Lehigh and Bucks counties through 6 a.m. Wednesday, and an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, when temperatures approaching 100 degrees could challenge record highs for those dates.​

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Funding Secured to Help Revitalize Lehigh Valley Dairy Site

State Sen. Nick Miller (D-14) and state Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133) Thursday announced that the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County will receive the funding to begin the process of redeveloping the site along Macarthur Road, just north of Allentown.

Attend an Open House at Lehigh Valley Humane Society

The Lehigh Valley Humane Society (LVHS) will host an open house on Friday, June 28, 2024, to allow members of the community to learn more about the organization and the services it provides.

John ‘Jack’ Schrader, 99, of Allentown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

John "Jack" Schrader, 99, of Allentown, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

HAL to Host Stories in the Park Event at Li’l Le-Hi Trout Hatchery

Kids will be able to feed trout that are raised at the hatchery after story time.

Helen D. Schuster, 100, Formerly of Coopersburg (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Helen D. Schuster, 100, formerly of Coopersburg and Allentown, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.