Bethlehem Township (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

For Northampton County judge, Jennifer Sletvold leads on both tickets

2013-05-21 20:10:00

In the primary for Northampton County judge, civil attorney Jennifer R. Sletvold held leads on both sides of the ballot Tuesday night, returns that would all but guarantee her a win in November if they hold. Sletvold, a Republican, dominated among GOP...

News media confidential sources are often what expose government wrongdoing

2013-05-21 17:40:00

It took courage for more than a dozen Allentown police officers to divulge what they felt was wrongdoing by their chief, who they said threatened "retribution" on anyone who did so. It also took solid assurances that the chief would never find out who...

Bethlehem Twp (4:15 p.m.) – Crash on Rt-22 E between Rt 512 and Rt 191. There is a lane blocked.

2013-05-21 13:17:27

Reports indicate there is an accident on Rt-22 eastbound between Rt 512 and Rt 191 in Bethlehem Township. There is a lane restriction due to the accident. Avoid if possible. ...

'There is kindness in our society'

2013-05-21 14:39:02

On May 14, my companion and I had taken my daughter-in-law to dinner to the Outback Steakhouse off William Penn Highway in Bethlehem Township to celebrate her birthday. We were all enjoying our meal and good conversation. Compliments of Outback, my...

Nancy Run firehouse to get $1 million expansion

2013-05-20 20:13:16

Nancy Run Fire Company in Bethlehem Township is set to start a $1 million construction project that will add about 5,000 square feet to its Easton Avenue firehouse built in 1960. Township commissioners Monday night approved a site plan for the work...

Stroudsburg borough council votes to remove some street lights

2013-05-20 09:14:02

In addition to purchasing their streetlights in order to get a better electricity rate, Stroudsburg officials also plan to remove some of the lights. They identified nine lights that could be taken down because they require extensive renovations...

Santisi Imports offers true taste of Italy

2013-05-18 15:42:00

Phil Noto of Palmer Township is a self-appointed food fraud expert. While stationed in Germany during his years in the Army, he made countless visits to Italy where he was able to enjoy "quality Italian dishes." "I got spoiled," says 62-year-old Noto....

Morning Call takes first in Sandusky coverage

2013-05-18 17:25:44

The Morning Call was recognized by the Associated Press this weekend with a first-place award for its coverage of the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse trial in June. The award for general news reporting was presented to The Morning Call staff at the annual...

Area Reunions

2013-05-18 17:25:00

POWERHOUSE CROSSING/ROOSEVELT SCHOOL The 20th reunion /luncheon of the Powerhouse Crossing / Roosevelt School will be held June 18 at Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem Township. For information or reservations, call Kathleen...

Goddard planning pre-school in Uppper Macungie

2013-05-17 09:26:53

A pre-school franchise with about 400 facilities nationwide plans to build a school in Upper Macungie that will accommodate 180 children. Monty Kalsi, co-owner of The Goddard School in Bethlehem Township, is hoping to build a 13,000-square-foot...

Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment

2013-05-16 20:57:12

US-NJ KILLING-HATCHET HITCHHIKER 'Hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in NJ homicide ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — They were an unlikely pair — an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age. Now the hitchhiker is...

W. Pa. man jailed on charges he fired 'warning shots' at police during standoff at rural home

2013-05-16 03:30:27

FREDERICKTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A 55-year-old western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges that he fired 20 to 30 "warning shots" at state and township police who responded to his rural home for a report of shots being fired. Online court...

John Callahan wins the Northampton County Executive race making his announcement at Blue in Bethlehem Township on Tuesday.

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Left: Scott Ott, the Republican nominee for Lehigh County executive, addresses supporters at Pickles Bar and Grill in Emmaus on Tuesday. Right: John Callahan, the Democratic nominee for Northampton County executive, gives his victory speech at Blue in Bethlehem Township.

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Parkland pitcher Tyler Duff on the mound during the Parkland and Freedom baseball game on Monday at Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township.

2013-04-22 00:00:00