Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire
Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support is on the rise for a Lehigh Valley police officer whose family home was destroyed in a tragic fire. The officer — a member of the Freemansburg Police Department — lost his family home following a fire in Plainfield Township around 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, the local volunteer fire company said. While the family and their pets were able to escape safely, the home was severely damaged and is uninhabitable, the department said. Meanwhile, nearly $1,400 had been raised on GoFundMe in just one day for the officer and his family. “The Freemansburg Police Department is asking for donati…
WINNER: $128K PA Lottery Treasure Hunt Ticket Sold In Lehigh Valley WINNER: $128K PA Lottery Treasure Hunt Ticket Sold In Lehigh Valley
Winner: $128K PA Lottery Treasure Hunt Ticket Sold In Lehigh Valley A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $128,000 was sold in the Lehigh Valley. The lucky Treasure Hunt ticket for the Thursday, June 9 drawing was sold at Sheetz on MacArthur Road in Whitehall, state lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 1-12-13-17-24. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Treasure Hunt winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Devoted father Justin David Sykes died unexpectedly at his Lehigh Valley home on Friday, June 3. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Justin grew up in Wilson, where he graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2007, his obituary says. Justin had previously worked as an experienced pipe fitter with Worth & Company in Pipersville, according to his memorial. Known for his one-of-a-kind wit and sense of humor, Justin was always bringing happiness to those around him. Above all, Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time with his three children, Noah, Levi, and Sydney. In addition to …
Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver
Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a utility vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in the Lehigh Valley. The vehicle — pictured above — slammed into another car near the intersection of N. Broadway and E. West Street just after 12:05 p.m. on Monday, May 23, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a release on Tuesday, June 7. The driver then fled the area. Anyone with information about the driver’s identity is asked to contact Officer Brands of the Slate Belt Regional Police Department at 610-759-8517.
Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18 Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18
Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18 Lehigh Valley native and Northampton Community College student Thomas R. “Tommy” Stackhouse died at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Thursday, May 26 following a long and valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 18. Born in Phillipsburg, Tommy grew up in Bangor, where he managed the varsity football team and intramural bowling league before graduating in 2021 as homecoming king, his obituary says. Tommy then went on to study special education at Northampton Community College and had maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. Tommy is remembered for his love of snowmobiling, collecti…
Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Runaway: State Police Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Runaway: State Police
Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Runaway: State Police UPDATE: Cronin has been located safely and returned to KidsPeace, Branosky said. ----------------------------------- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an alert for a runaway teen from the Lehigh Valley area. Kaley Cronin, 14, ran away from KidsPeace on Sunday, June 5, Bethlehem PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said on Twitter. Anyone with information about Cronin’s location is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police at 610-861-2026.
Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report
Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report A Lehigh Valley family was unharmed after a fire tore through their Bethlehem home overnight, LehighValleyLive reports. Emergency crews were called to the home on the 800 block of West Broad Street around midnight Monday, May 23, the outlet says.  The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania was assisting two adults, two children, and one pet, the organization said on Twitter. The Red Cross provided resources for immediate assistance, comfort kits, blankets & water to two adults, two children & one pet after a multi-family fire in the 800 block of Broad St, Bethlehem, Lehigh …
Know Him? Masked Man Steals Tip Jar From Family-Owned Lehigh Valley Business Know Him? Masked Man Steals Tip Jar From Family-Owned Lehigh Valley Business
Know Him? Masked Man Steals Tip Jar From Family-Owned Lehigh Valley Business Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say stole a tip jar from a small family-owned business in the Lehigh Valley. The suspect — pictured above — was caught on surveillance footage stealing the jar with an undisclosed amount of cash from a business on the 700 block of Main Street in Hellertown, local police said. The masked man is described as being in his late teens or early twenties, standing about six feet tall with a thin build, police said. Scroll down to view additional photos of the suspect. HELLERTOWN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE THEFT OF …
Lehigh Valley PNC Bank Slated For Permanent Closure Lehigh Valley PNC Bank Slated For Permanent Closure
Lehigh Valley PNC Bank Slated For Permanent Closure A PNC Bank branch in the Lehigh Valley area will soon close its doors permanently. The Northampton County branch at 2102 Main St. in Northampton is slated for closure, media relations manager Jason Beyersdorfer told DailyVoice.com. “We constantly evaluate our branches, together with our other available channels of banking, to ensure that they are most effectively meeting our customers’ needs,” Beyersdorfer said. While the Northampton branch will no longer be open, the change is more of a merger, as it will be “combined” into the Fullerton branch at 1300 3rd St. in Whitehall, Beyersdorfer e…
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday. Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says. Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says. Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler. Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses. “I ask that in …
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say stole a woman’s wallet and fraudulently spent more than $1,000 at a Lehigh Valley Target store. The men — pictured above — stole a wallet from a woman shopping at Sam’s Club on Easton-Nazareth Highway on Sunday, April 3, the Colonial Regional Police Department said. The men were then seen on surveillance footage exiting Target on Dryland Way in Easton after spending more than $1,000 on the victim’s credit card, police said. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact Colonial Regional Police at…
Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Severe Dementia Found Safe, Police Say Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Severe Dementia Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Severe Dementia Found Safe, Police Say UPDATE: The woman has been located and is safe, police confirmed. ---------------------------- An alert has been issued for a missing Lehigh Valley woman who police say suffers from severe dementia. The woman pictured above was last seen near Palmer Park Mall, township police said Tuesday, April 19. She was wearing a black leather coat and pink sneakers. Anyone with information about the woman’s location is asked to contact the Palmer Township Police Department at (610) 759-2200. Source: Palmer Township Police Department/CrimeWatchPA