Northampton County executive candidate John Callahan talks to The Express-Times
Callahan has promoted himself as a leader who can rejuvenate the county's economy, citing the turnaround Bethlehem has seen during his administration. Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan is scheduled to sit...
View ArticleNorthampton County asking for proposals for Bechtel building in Bethlehem
The county is seeking $1.95 million for the 29,000 square foot office building at 520 E. Broad St. Northampton County officials effectively placed a 'For Sale' sign on the Bechtel building in...
View ArticleRedistricting for magisterial courts could interfere with Downtown Easton...
A proposed plan would place the homes of two candidates into District Judge Daniel Corpora's jurisdiction. It not clear how this plan would affect the upcoming election. More than a year after...
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Stephen Baratta the next president judge of Northampton County Court
Baratta will be sworn in June 7 when Judge F.P. Kimberly McFadden's term as president judge ends. Northampton County Court's nine judges unanimously elected Stephen Baratta this afternoon to become...
View ArticleNorthampton County executive backing off push for character reference checks...
Stoffa said the threatened lawsuit from lawyer Joshua Prince has forced him to reconsider his plans to hire additional staff for reference checks. Northampton County Executive John Stoffa has backed...
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A primer on the Democratic primary ticket for Northampton County executive
The executive primary race will be easy for Republicans - Bangor Mayor John Brown is running unopposed. View full sizeFrom left, John Callahan, Lamont McClure, and Glenn ReibmanExpress-Times Photos...
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High-profile Democrats clash in Northampton County executive primary race
Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, County Councilman Lamont McClure and former County Executive Glenn Reibman are running to replace John Stoffa. View full sizeFrom left, John Callahan, Lamont McClure,...
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Eight Democrats vie for seats on Northampton County Council
Christen Borso, Ron Heckman, Deb Hunter, Kerry Myers, Tom O'Donnell, Jerry Seyfried, Jason Toedter and Bill Wallace are campaigning to get on the general election ballot. View full sizeFrom top left,...
View ArticleLehigh Valley police departments train K-9s - See photos
Police officers were in protective gear, but their faces say maybe those bites still hurt a bit. It could have been a painful day in Upper Hackett Park. Police departments from Northampton County were...
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Seven Republicans make a run for Northampton County Council
A slew of candidates new to Northampton County politics and incumbent Peg Ferraro will face off in the Northampton County Council Republican primary May 21. View full sizeFrom left top, Matt Benol,...
View ArticleBethlehem meth dealer sentenced to state prison
Anthony "Skinny" Serratore, 36, agreed to a five- to 10-year state prison sentence today for peddling crystal meth in a Lehigh Valley drug ring. A Bethlehem man with a baby on the way chose to stick...
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Wayward emu found in Lehigh Township is probably taller than you
A Lehigh Township man says when he went outside to get a closer look, the bird lifted its head and was suddenly towering over him. View full sizeThis wayward emu was spotted in 2010 in Harmony...
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Lamont McClure's Northampton County executive campaign is in the red
John Callahan has nearly three times as much funding as fellow county executive candidates McClure, Glenn Reibman and John Brown combined. View full sizeFrom left, John Callahan, Lamont McClure and...
View ArticleLawyer appeals revocation of license to carry a firearm
The lawsuit's claims closely resemble allegations surrounding the leaked license-to-carry application of Tricia Mezzacappa. An anonymous West Easton resident filed an appeal against Northampton County...
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Bath child rapist's 110-year prison sentence upheld by Superior Court
Shaun Patrick Austin unsuccessfully argued the sentence passed by Northampton County Judge Edward Smith was again excessive. View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoShaun Patrick Austin lost his appeal...
View ArticleNorth Catasauqua cop sues borough, police chief for alleged harassment
Timothy Varga claims Chief Kim Moyer harassed him to elicit insubordination. A North Catasauqua police officer has sued the borough, police chief and a councilman, saying they have deliberately...
View ArticleNorthampton County schedules household hazardous waste event
County residents can bring items such as oil-based paint and stain, household cleaners, batteries and fluorescent lights to the June 1 event at Northampton Community College. Northampton County is...
View ArticleNorthampton County District Attorney John Morganelli files contempt motion...
In a ruling April 23, Northampton County Judge Craig Dally ordered the Stoffa administration to approve promotions and raises for four assistant district attorneys. Northampton County District...
View ArticleNorthampton County Executive says promotions for DA's staff in the works
The raises are coming only after District Attorney John Morganelli filed a contempt of court motion regarding Judge Craig Dally's ruling last month. Northampton County Executive John Stoffa said his...
View ArticleBuyer found for Governor Wolf Building in Easton, officials announce
Officials will unveil plans for the building's future use Wednesday on Easton's North Second Street. Northampton County officials will announce the sale of the Governor Wolf Building to a new...
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