Man accused of becoming violent at Lehigh Township party sends case to county...
The 47-year-old defendant allegedly assaulted guests at the June 17 party as well as kicked and punched paramedics on scene to treat his injuries. A Carbon County man accused of assaulting partygoers...
View ArticleAllentown man holds North Catasauqua woman in home at knifepoint, police report
The victim escaped during the Aug. 5 incident after the 21-year-old suspect passed out, according to court documents. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoA 21-year-old Allentown man allegedly held a...
View ArticleEast Allen Township Trader Joe's warehouse employees expected to recover from...
Company Spokeswoman Alison Mochizuki wrote in an email that, 'Every warehouse employee that received medical attention is expected to make a full recovery.' View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | TIM...
View ArticleOSHA launching full investigation into Trader Joe's carbon monoxide leak,...
Eighteen workers were sickened Sunday by a leak at a company warehouse in East Allen Township. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | TIM WYNKOOPMore than a dozen employees of a Trader Joe's warehouse in...
View ArticlePalmerton woman charged with robbing Walnutport Dollar General, police say
The 51-year-old placed a finger in her jacket pocket and demanded the cashier hand over money from the register, according to arrest records. A 51-year-old Carbon County woman has been charged with...
View ArticleLoophole allows Gracedale, colleges to issue voter IDs to public
Spokespeople for local colleges said they were either not exploiting the loophole or were not aware of it. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | BRUCE WINTERNorthampton County officials are...
View ArticleNorthampton County planning to lease new human services building
County Executive John Stoffa is hoping to lease a not-yet-constructed building for the Human Services department that would be centrally located to most of its clients. Express-Times Photo | SUE...
View ArticleNorthampton man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in killing of his...
Todd Steven Lindenmoyer fired a shotgun into Edward Kimak after the drugged out 24-year-old harassed Lindenmoyer's wife and refused to leave their Washington Avenue home. Courtesy PhotoTodd Steven...
View ArticleAs controversy boils over in Northampton County Orphans Court, Pennsylvania...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is requesting legislation that would move criminal and prothonotary divisions across the commonwealth under their control. Other offices, such as the registry of wills...
View ArticleAllen Township three-vehicle accident results in serious injury - UPDATE
The crash was at Weaversville Road and Atlas Lane. See PHOTOS. A three-vehicle accident about 8:30 this morning left one person seriously injured at Weaversville Road and Atlas Lane in Allen Township....
View ArticlePennsylvania Supreme Court refuses to hear Gracedale legal fees appeal
The Coalition for Alzheimer Families was seeking in legal fees from blogger Bernie O'Hare and former Northampton County Councilman Ron Angle. View full sizeBlogger Bernie O'Hare.The Pennsylvania...
View ArticleNorthampton County reveals proposed 2013 budget with no tax increase
A $7 million upfront payment for refinancing the swaption debt allowed the county to keep taxes level, County Executive John Stoffa said. Express-Times file photo Northampton County Executive John...
View ArticleGracedale transportation contract awarded to Nazareth Ambulance
The issue may not be over; LifeStar may consider suing to disqualify Nazareth Ambulance from receiving the contract due to the licensing question. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | BRUCE...
View ArticleNorthampton County human services director a finalist for Luzerne County job
Ross Marcus, the former Allentown community development director, acknowledged the rumors about his possible departure but declined additional comment. Ross MarcusRoss Marcus, Northampton County’s...
View ArticleMatt Cartwright, Laureen Cummings need to woo Northampton County to win the...
Differing opinions on tax reform could be one of the defining features of the election. Who do you support? Take our POLL. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | Courtesy PhotoMatt Cartwright, left,...
View ArticleNorthampton County solicitor asks for staffing increase in 2013
Most department heads who spoke to Northampton County Council tonight presented 2013 budgets with only minor differences from 2012. Northampton County's solicitor begged County Council members tonight...
View ArticleLehigh Valley Bat Works to open in East Allen Township
The custom wooden-bat manufacturer also plans to open a storefront and batting cage on Ruch Road. Lehigh Valley Bat Works, a custom wooden-bat manufacturer, has agreed to lease warehouse space in East...
View ArticleLawsuits settled over accident that severely injured former East Allen...
Lori Hartrum, the boy's mother, claimed the township, county, PennDOT and others were responsible for the unsafe conditions that led to her son Luke being hit by a car in 2007. Express-Times Photo |...
View ArticleBath man threatening harm to self was in possession of stolen handgun, police...
Police say the gun belonged to the 33-year-old's boss' grandfather. Authorities also say the suspect lacked a permit to carry a concealed weapon. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoColonial...
View ArticleNorthampton County Council budget presentations continue this afternoon
The offices of the district attorney and public defender and the sheriff's department are all looking to add positions under the 2013 proposed budget. Northampton County Sheriff Randy Miller....
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