John Morganelli taking steps toward run for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor
The Northampton County district attorney is asking fellow Democrats to collect signatures for him in an effort to get him on the ballot, according to a campaign letter. UPDATE: Morganelli requests...
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The Northampton County District Attorney said the letter seeking volunteers in different counties is a precaution in case he decides to enter next year's primary. Northampton County District Attorney...
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Northampton Community College names new dean of students
Gloria Lopez comes to the school from North Shore Community College in Massachusetts. Gloria Lopez, Northampton Community College's new dean of students.Courtesy Photo Gloria Lopez was appointed dean...
View ArticleNorthampton County man facing child pornography charges
Police say they found the 25-minute clip on Matthew Ian Perich's computer in January along with other files containing child pornography. An East Allen Township man faces child pornography charges...
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Bethlehem YMCA reports suspected internal theft ahead of historic merger with...
An Oct. 23 vote among YMCA members would effectively merge the YMCAs of Bethlehem, Nazareth, Easton, Phillipsburg and the Slate Belt. The president and CEO of the Nazareth Y does not believe the theft...
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Have you seen this man? - fugitive of the week, Aug. 31, 2013
He is wanted on felony burglary and theft charges. Charles FisherCourtesy Photo Charles Fisher Jr., 22, is wanted on felony burglary and theft charges, according to the Northampton County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleTwo women charged in Walnutport stabbings, police report
Both victims were taken for medical treatment to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township. Two women are behind bars after two stabbings in Walnutport over the holiday weekend. Police say Jane...
View ArticlePolice say woman stabbed boyfriend as he reached for guitar she threatened to...
The victim suffered a wound to his forearm and a small wound to his chest, according to court records. A 51-year-old Walnutport woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend had threatened to destroy his...
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Woman accused in stabbing approaches police while armed with pepper spray,...
"Be careful. She might stab you, too," the victim allegedly told a woman who arrived at the Walnutport home after the Monday evening domestic incident. View full sizeJennifer JaegelCourtesy photo A...
View ArticleNorthampton County set to examine future of local animal control
The Center for Animal Health and Welfare reached its space limit last year, forcing individual municipalities to find solutions on their own. With municipalities throughout the region struggling to...
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Northampton County officials discuss future of local animal control
Options to resolving the issue include contracting with an out-of-county organization, managing a new facility or doing nothing. The Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township since...
View ArticleNorthampton man admits to sexually assaulting teen
The 41-year-old, who at first claimed the sex was consensual, reversed his statement following a brief break where he spoke privately to his attorney. A Northampton man admitted today, after some...
View ArticleNorthampton man assaults woman who knocked over his motorcycle, court papers say
The 45-year-old punched the woman twice in the face, according to court records. A Northampton man twice punched a woman in the face Saturday after she knocked over his motorcycle, according to court...
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District judges propose politically motivated court realignment, president...
The district judges' realignment plan is before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but they refused to supply a copy of their proposal to The Express-Times or local municipalities. Stephen...
View ArticleAuthorities take half-pound of marijuana, more than $9,500 from home in...
A 39-year-old man was also arrested, according to police. The Northampton County Drug Task Force recovered over $9,500, over a half-pound of marijuana, several grams of hashish, and pieces of drug...
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Gracedale ambulance contract award is ethical but judge says he's unsure if...
A Northampton County judge today said he didn't think County Executive John Stoffa was unethical in overruling county council on the Gracedale ambulance contract but the question remains if he was...
View ArticleWoman tries to take cash, withhold drugs in Northampton deal, court papers say
The 24-year-old told police she wanted to rip off the informant because he owed her money, according to court documents. A 24-year-old woman faces charges for setting up a heroin deal in Northampton...
View ArticleBath man charged with selling prescription drugs in Moore Township while...
The 18-year-old faces a corruption of minors charge in addition to drug-related offenses because the teen who was with him during purchases was 17, court papers say. A Bath man faces charges for...
View ArticleNorthampton County lawyers say sale of Braden Airpark requires approval
County council solicitor Phil Lauer and county colicitor Dan Spengler both believe the sale would be illegal unless Northampton and Lehigh counties approve. A dogfight over the future of Braden...
View ArticleNorthampton County Council willing to fight potential sale of Braden Airpark
The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority is seeking $3.5 million for the 80-acre Forks Township facility. Executive Director Charles Everett said the authority does not need either county's approval....
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