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Five Questions: Northampton County Prison barber Fulton Thornton discusses...
Thornton is a long-time barber, but only recently started working at the county prison. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoFulton Thornton, the barber who cuts Northampton County Prison inmates'...
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Northampton County Council members differ on future of Louise Moore Pine's...
Opinions differ among members about whether the county should convert Pine's home into some type of office use. Northampton County Council’s Finance Committee couldn't agree Wednesday on what county...
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Route 33 interchange financing plan approved by Northampton County Council
Council voted 6-1 for the plan, with President John Cusick casting the lone opposing vote. The plan has already gained Palmer Township and Easton Area School Board approval. View full...
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Northampton County says goodbye to Senior Judge Michael Franciosa
Franciosa will retire as the county's longest serving judge with 41 years on the bench. Express-Times File PhotoSenior Judge Michael Franciosa, seen here in 1989.Today, Northampton County’s bench says...
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New York City man waives hearing in county check-cashing scheme
Authorities accuse eight people of cashing nearly $19,000 in fraudulent Northampton County checks. View full sizeAP File PhotoA New York City man faces charges in a check-cashing scheme.District Judge...
View ArticleNorthampton County authorities seek Scott Michael Dittmar
He was last seen in Easton and failed to return to the county's work release center Monday, according to a news release. Northampton County authorities are looking for a man they say failed to return...
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Man admits stalking, grabbing 13-year-old girl at Dollar Tree in Walnutport
Joseph Kulp III, 39, told a prosecutor today he thought his victim was older -- about 14. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoA Lehighton man today admitted touching a 13-year-old girl's buttocks in...
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Wayne Grube Memorial Park officially opens to the public in Allen Township
Northampton County officials on Friday opened the park's first 50-acre phase, which includes walking trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds. View full sizePhoto Courtesy of Thomas HarpNorthampton...
View ArticleWest Easton work release center estimated to cost $1.7 million next year
Northampton County Prison officials discussed their 2012 budget proposal with county council. The proposed West Easton work release center will cost $1.7 million for the first year and about $1.15...
View ArticleTom Harp appointed acting director of administration for Northampton County
Today is Director John Conklin's last day with the county. Today is John Conklin’s last day as Northampton County's director of administration, and the county executive took the opportunity to name an...
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Federal wrongful death suit filed against Northampton County, prison and...
The suit names the county, Director of Corrections Robert Meyers, PrimeCare Medical, the company that oversees the prisoners' medical care; and PrimeCare employee Heidi Cushard, court records say....
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Firefighters battle Allen Township blaze that began in kitchen
The fire began shortly after 6 o'clock this evening at 1228 Old Carriage Road. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, an official said. Express-Times Photo | CHRIS POSTFirefighters extinguished a...
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Trial begins in will dispute over Peter Karoly, Lauren Angstadt estate
The trial aims to determine whether a 2006 will presented by his brother, John Karoly Jr., or a 1985 will supported by the Karolys' three sisters is the final, legal document. At stake is a...
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Vehicle drives into fence at the Turn In Restaurant in Bath, reports say
The accident at the 162 N. Walnut St. restaurant resulted in injuries, according to emergency dispatch reports. A vehicle drove through a fence near the Turn In Restaurant in Bath today, resulting in...
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Northampton County officials assessing district courts
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court hopes to make a 10 percent statewide reduction. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoA proposed redistricting plan could leave Northampton County with fewer district...
View ArticleWalnutport man dies in motorcycle accident outside Northampton Assembly of God
State police identified the victim as Brandon L. Gonzalez, 20. A 20-year-old Walnutport man died after he lost control of his motorcycle and it was hit by another vehicle outside Northampton Assembly...
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Northampton County District Attorney vows to prosecute parents who abandon...
John Morganelli said he will also not allow accused parents to enter a first-time offender program. View full sizeCourtesy PhotoJohn Morganelli, Northampton County DANorthampton County hasn’t yet had...
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Stephen Barron defends his post as controller from Stephen Salveson
Barron said residents should expect to see more of his office as it becomes a full-time post. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoStephen BarronStephen Barron earned a second term as Northampton...
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Lehigh Township man sentenced for walking with a knife toward police
Thomas Glenn Phillips Jr. eventually dropped the knife but charged at police, who shocked him with a Taser. View full sizeAP File Photo A Lehigh Township man who advanced with a knife toward police...
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What Election Day 2011 means for Northampton County
'We're going to straighten out Northampton County,' said county Democratic Chairman Walt Garvin. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | LISA MASSEYKirkland Village residents get off a bus Tuesday to vote...
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