Northampton County
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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comThe winter storm that prompted dire forecasts and a statewide disaster declaration largely fizzled in the Lehigh Valley, leaving the area with only moderate to light snowfall by Monday morning. -
Courtesy/Frank Pintabone via FacebookOne firefighter suffered serious injuries when he fell off a ladder escaping the fire. Several others received minor injuries. Authorities said the coroner was on scene Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" because they did not have an accurate count of people living in the Hotel Hampton building.
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Around 10 p.m. Sunday, the evening operation was passed off to DCNR State Wildland Crews, the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. said on social media. A planned backburn was underway to stop the spread of a fire burning since Saturday. -
The fire began early Saturday afternoon near Route 248 in Lehigh Township in Northampton County and burned through the night. Numerous aircraft and heavy equipment joined Sunday to help fight the fire, which was not yet been significantly contained. No injuries were reported.
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The race to represent northern Northampton County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives pits a newcomer to politics against an incumbent Republican seeking her third term in Harrisburg.
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A $37.2 million bond is required to fund the ongoing construction of the new school and an administration building at Route 329 and Seemsville Road.
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Two Lehigh Valley area houses of worship have been selected to receive state funding meant to bolster their security as announced by state Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Northampton/Lehigh.
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Lehigh Valley space enthusiasts connect with experts at the second annual Space Fest, held at Lafayette College
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Halloween festivities begin Oct. 13 with more parades following suit. The earliest trick-or-treat night begins Oct. 18, and most take place on Halloween.
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C.F. Martin and Co., the storied Nazareth guitar makers, unveiled a new space where dealers, distributors and artists can design a custom model from start to finish.
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Democrat Anna Thomas is taking another shot at incumbent Rep. Joe Emrick for House District 137 in an election that may be decided by how the candidates handle warehouses.
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Monarch butterflies are starting to migrate through the Lehigh Valley. An annual tagging program, held at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, helps conservation efforts.
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Northampton was one of 14 counties randomly selected to conduct a risk-limiting audit, county Elections Registrar Chris Commini said.
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State Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Lehigh/Northampton, sponsored the bill. Any money collected will go toward bald and golden eagle conservation efforts.
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‘No quick fixes’: Hellertown releases its awaited police department review; interim chief steps downA special called meeting on the matter is set to take place Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. It's open to the public.
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“The upward trajectory for the Lehigh Valley’s home prices signifies a robust market, reflective of strong demand – but limited inventory,” GLVR President Lori Campbell said.
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The Bereaved Mother's Day dinner was held at the Blendery at Seven Sirens Brewery in Easton. It offered a sentimental moment for mother's to honor their loved ones and lend support to one another.
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Skyline Development Group saw Wilson Borough's planning commission issue a recommendation for vital variances linked to Skyline's Dixie Cup apartment complex project Tuesday night.
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The nine-man Straight No Chaser will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, the theater said in a release. Tickets, at $39.50-$74.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, on the State Theatre website.
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Northampton County certified its primary election Tuesday without the worry over voting machine errors it saw in November.
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As Lower Saucon continues its search for a new township manager, the workload has increased dramatically for the acting manager and her team, officials said Wednesday.
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In the April update for Lehigh Valley Breathes, a regionwide effort to monitor air quality amid emissions from trucking and warehousing, officials explained new EPA soot standards and how they could impact the project.
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The Democratic-controlled House passed legislation that would let counties get a head start counting mail-in ballots. But Senate Republicans are unlikely to pass it without an unlikely compromise on voter ID provisions.
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Lehigh Valley Beer Week kicked off this weekend, celebrating more than just the beverage used in its name. Festivities will continue through May 11.
