Coopersburg

Local farmers prefer insurance, not subsidy

2013-06-14 18:28:00

When it comes to getting help from the federal government, North Whitehall farmer Don Newhard says money is great, but insurance is gold. That appears to be the prevailing opinion among Lehigh Valley farmers as Congress debates the future of...

Beacon Hill Concert Series kicks off with Parthenia

2013-06-13 00:00:00

If you're a lover of classical music, you have friends in Monroe County. Nestled in the hills of Stroud Township is the beautiful property of Dan Crawford and his wife Sidnie, who for the past five years have provided a wonderful opportunity for guests...

Two-alarm fire damages Upper Saucon Township house

2013-06-12 18:20:43

An Upper Saucon Township home was heavily damaged in a fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to 3419 Honeysuckle Road about 9:15 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the first floor of the 21/2-story...

Hires, promotions at Lehigh Valley area businesses

2013-06-12 13:42:15

Stacey Diaz has joined Prudential Patt, White Real Estate's Macungie office as a Realtor. Diaz previously resided in Tampa, Fla., where she specialized in new home sales and leasing. After relocating to Lehigh Valley, she completed her associate's...

Workout Achiever: Keeping up with my grandchildren is hard work

2013-06-11 00:00:00

•Name: Bill Collins •Age: 70 •Hometown: Coopersburg •Favorite exercise routine: Power-walking uphill on treadmill. •Major exercise accomplishment: I exercise for three hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week. I do one-half...

Police: Woman faints during probation meeting, recovers then tries to escape

2013-06-07 14:48:35

A 22-year-old woman fainted during a meeting with her probation officer recently and then had a miraculous recovery at the hospital and tried to escape, according to court records. Ariel K. Eisenhauer, of Coopersburg, was being taken into custody at...

Alerts issued about free medical alert calls

2013-05-29 18:14:00

Many senior citizens fear they will fall or suffer a medical emergency and not be able to reach a phone to call for help, and authorities are warning that scammers are playing off those fears. Suspicious calls are being placed to seniors nationwide...

Suburban poverty on the rise

2013-05-27 20:29:00

Betty Lou's Pantry in Coopersburg sits just a mile from million-dollar homes among some of the Lehigh Valley's priciest real estate, so it wasn't surprising when Chris Page took over in 2009 that it was supplying food to just 15 needy families. This...

Explore amazing homes in Bethlehem

2013-06-05 20:09:10

Explore 11 beautiful homes and gardens throughout Bethlehem and Saucon Valley and get a sneak peak at the newly expanded Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts on Historic Bethlehem's popular Rooms to View House Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Two old-...

Catching up with Cuthbert; new Emmaus coach ready to go

2013-05-18 16:23:02

Shopping Scout: Burning barrel, satellite dishes, yarn, more

2013-05-27 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR Burning barrel: Shirley of Upper Nazareth Township is looking for a burning barrel. Satellite dishes: Dale of Kutztown is looking for old satellite dishes. Yarn and fabric: Anita of Bath is looking for yarn and fabric donations. She makes...

Slow road for Turnpike's electric-car charging stations

2013-05-23 18:08:51

Q: The planned Turnpike car-charging stations you wrote about some time ago raise a few questions. How much will the Turnpike Commission be charging car owners to 'charge up' their plug-in hybrid or electric cars? Are there reliable studies showing that a...

Mark Frewley and Owen of Coopersburg pose for a photo for Best in Show Barkery and The Saucon Valley Farmers Market sponsored Dogs and Dads Pet Look-a-Like Contest on Sunday.

2013-06-16 00:00:00

The Coopersburg Fire Department ladder accidentally backs into a wall outside of 3419 Honeyscukle Road in Upper Saucon Township where a two-alarm blaze that broke out on Wednesday morning.

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Salisbury's Justin Aungst throws the ball. Salisbury High School played against Southern Lehigh in the Colonial League baseball championship on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at Limeport Stadium in Coopersburg.

2013-05-16 00:00:00