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Distributed/Bensing Funeral Home/PA Office of the State Fire CommissionerCommonwealth flags will fly at half-staff in Northampton County through Nov. 29 to honor fallen Northampton Fire Department Captain and retired State Police Trooper Michael Booke, who died this month. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comNorthampton County leaders warn of looming tax hike as council votes down higher reserve requirementNorthampton County Council voted down a measure Thursday that would have doubled the amount of money officials are to keep in the county's emergency reserves. Both council members and the incoming county executive warned that a tax increase could be coming.
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Northampton County and Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity spent a combined $1.3 million on land for 50 new houses in response to families in need. -
The City of Allentown gathered at Cedar Beach Park to honor veterans with a three-volley salute for Veterans Day.
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Northampton County's results neatly reflected election returns for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress.
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Northampton County has joined nearly 200 other counties in the nation that participate in the Hidden Heroes program started by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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Restaurants and small businesses are giving veterans free food, drinks and discounts this year to celebrate Veterans Day.
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Lehigh County's chief clerk of elections said the vote tally went quickly and smoothly for the county's 158 precincts.
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Pa. State Sen. Lisa Boscola secured a seventh term Tuesday, handily defeating opponent John Merhottein.
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Department of Environmental Protection receives $499,870 for air pollution project in Allentown
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"Called to Serve" is a book featuring hometown heroes from the Lehigh Valley recognizing their sacrifices for the communities they served.
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Two county administrators will appear before Northampton County Council to answer questions about the staff shortage and the juvenile justice center's future.
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Bill Bachenberg hosted a rally featuring U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz earlier this week.
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A local pet food maker could shorten the supply chain between manufacturer and Fido.
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Supply chain issues and labor shortages are the main causes, experts say.
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Students' financial situations and time are some of the reasons, colleges say.
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Both the senator and the candidate believe Pennsylvania will play a pivotal role in the 2022 midterm election.
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A political scientist suggests the Texas senator may be scouting fertile ground toward a higher office.
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Some prep time now will make it easier on the household when a family member tests positive.
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Stafffing shortages at day cares and preschools add another layer of chaos for the littlest learners.
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Cruz is set to endorse U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick in an appearance in Lehigh County.
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Journalist Gene Tauber says it's about 'helping people make decisions on how to reduce their own risk.'
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'Our emergency rooms are being inundated ...,' says one doctor.
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Northampton County recently shut down its work-release program; Lehigh County ended its over a year ago.
