Northampton County controller reports recovery of more than $18K in stolen funds
Stephen J. Barron reported today that $18,718 in stolen funds are being returned to the county after the discovery of a fraudulent check-cashing scheme. Northampton County Controller Stephen J. Barron...
View ArticleEric vonSchlichten, who is autistic, prepares for Northampton County trial on...
He is in Northampton County Prison in lieu of bail. Trial is expected to begin Tuesday for an autistic man accused of repeatedly exposing himself to children and adults.A jury was selected today for...
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News comments: Northampton County doesn't need outside firm to evaluate...
Reader tag42day writes that it 'shouldn't be that hard to figure out who is doing their job and who isn't.' Express-Times File Photo | KELBY ANDERKONorthampton County Prison Northampton County...
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Michael Eric Ballard used two knives in Northampton quadruple homicide, one...
He also allegedly used his own blood to write a slur against one of the victims on a basement wall. View full sizeFacebook Photo/Express-Times File PhotoMichael Eric Ballard, right, is accused of...
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Michael Eric Ballard confessed a handful of times following quadruple murder,...
A doctor and a state trooper testified about the admissions today in court. View full sizeFacebook Photo/Express-Times File PhotoMichael Eric Ballard, right, is accused of killing ex-girlfriend Denise...
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Michael Eric Ballard granted out-of-county jury; trial to stay in Northampton...
The state Supreme Court must assign a county for the jury pool. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoMichael Eric BallardNorthampton County Judge Edward Smith will allow quadruple murder suspect...
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Local lawmakers introduce bill to delay federal regulations on cement industry
Charlie Dent this week introduced legislation to provide the EPA with at least 15 months to re-propose and finalize 'achievable' rules for cement manufacturing facilities. View full sizeAP File Photo,...
View ArticleHotel tax review shows noncompliance, problems with Northampton County's...
'We have to do a better job,' County Executive John Stoffa said. None of the problems Northampton County has had with the hotel tax have been corrected in four years, according to the county...
View ArticleLehigh River bridge to remain closed month longer than anticipated, PennDOT says
The state blames manufacturers' delays in repairing the bridge linking Mountain Road in Washington Township, Lehigh County, and Route 248 in Lehigh Township, Northampton County. The Pennsylvania...
View ArticleMoore Township men face possible trial for alleged methamphetamine production
Edward P. Kimak Sr., 54, and John Harley, 51, owned all the precursor ingredients to produce 'one-pot method' methamphetamine, according to court papers. The pair also had marijuana plants growing in...
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Northampton County could be facing new lawsuits over MRSA infections at the...
A Palmerton woman claims former and current inmates are suing over contracting the drug-resistant infection. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoNorthampton County Prison is in Easton.A Palmerton...
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Barry L. Soldridge Jr. murder trial: Defense wants brain scans to check for...
District Attorney John Morganelli said the scans would be a "waste of taxpayers' money." View full sizeFile Photos Courtesy of WFMZ-TVBarry Soldridge Jr., left, is accused of killing ex-girlfriend...
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Northampton County councilman claims Gracedale population woes are the...
County Executive John Stoffa calls the claims 'a boldfaced lie.' View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoWhy is Gracedale struggling to increase its patient census?Gracedale nursing home’s population...
View ArticleNorthampton County police blotter roundup: burned toilet, a theft and a...
While the incidents happened last week, information was just provided this morning. Police in Northampton County are investigating separate incidents involving a portable toilet destroyed by fire, the...
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Allen Township man dies following kayaking accident on Lehigh River
Michael McDonald fell out of his kayak and was not able to make it to shore, police said. His death is being ruled accidental. Express-Times File PhotoPennsylvania State Police are labeling McDonald's...
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Allen Township man flogs wife, three daughters with stick, police say
Hikmat Salloum, of the 1200 block of Old Carriage Road, attacked his wife, Elaine Salloum, over a text message she sent to their son, police said. View full sizeAP File PhotoAn Allen Township man...
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Northampton County to announce favored management firm for Gracedale
In June, four companies showed interest. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoNorthampton County will announce Friday the firm it wants to manage Gracedale, the county's nursing home.Northampton...
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Northampton County Government Center cafeteria gains new food service provider
LV Catering, 2260 Corriere Road in Palmer Township, has been chosen as the provider of food services, effective Sept. 26. Express-Times File PhotoThe Northampton County Government Center is in...
View ArticlePremier Healthcare Resources recommended to run Gracedale
Northampton County council will vote on whether to hire the King of Prussia-based firm at a meeting next week. A committee has recommended King of Prussia-based Premier Healthcare Resources to run the...
View ArticleVehicle strikes horse in Allen Township
The horse ran away after the accident. This is a story that was far more likely to have been written 100 years ago.A 2004 GMC driving east just before 2 a.m. Tuesday on Mud Lane near Seemsville Road...
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