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Bethlehem Man, 54, Killed In 2-Car Crash, Coroner Says Bethlehem Man, 54, Killed In 2-Car Crash, Coroner Says
Bethlehem Man, 54, Killed In 2-Car Crash, Coroner Says The Northampton County Coroner’s Office is investigating a two-car crash that killed a 54-year-old man before dawn Sunday. The crash occurred in the 3000 block of Newburg Road in Upper Nazareth Township just after 2:15 a.m., Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Anthony J. Reier, 54, of Bethlehem Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is being handled by the Upper Nazareth Township Police Department and the Coroner’s office. No further details were released.

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by Valerie Musson
News
Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire
Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire Support is on the rise for a Northampton County family whose home was ravaged by fire earlier this week. Fire crews rushed to 628 Hill Ave. in Upper Nazareth Township around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and immediately witnessed massive blames billowing from the home’s backside, engulfing about 40 percent of the structure, according to a GoFundMe launched on behalf of the victim, Jim Bendekovitz, and his family. The Upper Nazareth Fire Department used various means and equipment to douse the blaze within an hour with help from the Bushkill Fire Department, Vigilance Hose Company, Hecktown Fire Company…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32 ‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32 Support is surging for the family following the unexpected death of former Nazareth High School wrestler Scott Rider at the age of 32. Rider died at his home in Upper Nazareth Township on May 5, his obituary says. Rider attended Nazareth High School, where he wrestled all four years and graduated in 2007, according to his memorial. He later attended Temple University and had worked as a plumber at the time of his death. In addition to his love for the Dallas Cowboys, the Boston Red Sox and University of Michigan football, Rider was known for his passion for outdoor activities like golfing…

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by Valerie Musson