WINNER: Powerball Ticket Worth $150K Sold In Lehigh Valley WINNER: Powerball Ticket Worth $150K Sold In Lehigh Valley
Winner: Powerball Ticket Worth $150K Sold In Lehigh Valley Who's the lucky winner? A Powerball lottery ticket worth $150,000 was sold in the Lehigh Valley. A winning ticket for the Monday, Oct. 31 drawing was sold at Jerry’s Deli on West Union Boulevard in Bethlehem, which earns a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket, lottery officials said. The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, 13-19-36-39-59, and the red Powerball, 13, to win $150,000. Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000. The Power Play multiplier drawn was three. More than 296,200 other PA Lottery Powerball tickets won prizes of var…
Lifelong Lehigh Valley Resident, Devoted Dad Adam Costan Dies, 38 Lifelong Lehigh Valley Resident, Devoted Dad Adam Costan Dies, 38
Lifelong Lehigh Valley Resident, Devoted Dad Adam Costan Dies, 38 Lifelong Lehigh Valley resident and devoted dad Adam Costan died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 19. He was 38. Born in Allentown, Adam played little league baseball before attending Liberty High School, where he graduated in 2003, his obituary says. Adam worked as an Amazon driver in Quakertown with previous experience as a forklift operator at Twin Med in Hellertown, according to his memorial. His free time was spent fishing and watching sports teams from Philadelphia. Above all, Adam was a dedicated dad to his children, Addison and Adam M. Costan, Jr. In addition to his children, Adam…
Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley GIANT Food Store Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley GIANT Food Store
Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley Giant Food Store Recognize him? Police are attempting to identify a man they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of a Lehigh Valley GIANT Food store. The crash occurred in the parking lot of the Leithsville Road store in Hellertown around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, Lower Saucon Township Police said. The man was driving a white pickup truck when he struck a parked vehicle and drove away, according to police. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call the Lower Saucon Police Department at 610-759-2200 or submit an anonymous tip via CrimeWatch. Source: Lower…
Bicyclist Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Bicyclist Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Bicyclist Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Lehigh Valley, Police Say A 62-year-old bicyclist was injured in a crash with a pickup truck in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. The wreck happened on Airport Road near Avenue A in Hanover Township around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Pennsylvania State Police said. A 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by a 52-year-old man from Bath collied with a 2020 Terra Trike Maverick bike, police said. The Bethlehem bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was treated at the scene before being brought to Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg.  The driver was not injured and was wearing a seatbelt at the time …
Homeowner Scares Off Men Moments Before Grand Theft Auto, Colonial Regional Police Say Homeowner Scares Off Men Moments Before Grand Theft Auto, Colonial Regional Police Say
Homeowner Scares Off Men Moments Before Grand Theft Auto, Colonial Regional Police Say Two men were moments away from stealing a vehicle when a Lehigh Valley homeowner caught them in the act and scared them off, police say. Officers responded to the attempted theft report on the 1800 block of Mark Twain Circle in Bethlehem around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Colonial Regional Police said. Upon arrival, officers were told that the homeowner confronted two men attempting to steal a vehicle when they ran away. The men were described only as wearing dark clothing but were allegedly seen rummaging through several other unlocked vehicles in the area since the incident, police said. …
Lehigh Valley High School Student, Beloved Brother Dies At 15 Lehigh Valley High School Student, Beloved Brother Dies At 15
Lehigh Valley High School Student, Beloved Brother Dies At 15 Lehigh Valley high school student and beloved brother Josué Santana Burgos died at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 22. He was 15. Josué was homeschooled and until recently a student at Allen High School, his obituary says. Josué is survived by his loving parents, Alexis Santana and Olga Burgos; his sister, Marangeys Santana Burgos; as well as several extended family members and close friends. Josué’s funeral was held at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home in Allentown on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Click here to view the full obituary of Josué Santana Burgos.
Home Burglar On Loose After Jumping Out Of Moving Van In Botched Lehigh Valley Theft: Police Home Burglar On Loose After Jumping Out Of Moving Van In Botched Lehigh Valley Theft: Police
Home Burglar On Loose After Jumping Out Of Moving Van In Botched Lehigh Valley Theft: Police A home burglar is on the loose after jumping out of a moving van he discovered was occupied during a botched theft in the Lehigh Valley area, say authorities who are seeking clues. Officers responded to a report of a home burglary and attempted vehicle theft on the 1800 block of Fairview Avenue in Wilson borough around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, the dept. said. Upon arrival, the victims stated that an unidentified man had entered their home and taken several items, including a set of keys to a van, before attempting to steal the van, which had been occupied. The man then jumped out of th…
Body Of Overdose Victim Found Behind Lehigh Valley Diner Body Of Overdose Victim Found Behind Lehigh Valley Diner
Body Of Overdose Victim Found Behind Lehigh Valley Diner The body of a 58-year-old man who had overdosed was found behind a Lehigh Valley diner, authorities said. Drug paraphernalia was found next to the unidentified man's body behind the Mount Bethel Diner on North Delaware Drive around 3 p.m. on Oct. 1, Pennsylvania State Police said. Police said only that the victim was from Tower City.
Bethlehem Shooting Suspect Arrested In Montco: Police Bethlehem Shooting Suspect Arrested In Montco: Police
Bethlehem Shooting Suspect Arrested In Montco: Police A Montgomery County man was charged in connection with a shooting in the Lehigh Valley, authorities have announced.  Christopher Rodriguez is in Bethlehem police custody, the department announced in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 14.  Officials in Montgomery County were investigating Rodriguez, "who was threatening harm to his significant other and her family," Bethlehem police said. The investigators eventually "overheard" Rodriguez admit to shooting a friend in Bethlehem early in the morning on Friday, Oct. 7.  When arrested, Rodriguez had a handgun that matched the calib…
Lehigh County Farm Uses Facebook To ID Alleged Thief Lehigh County Farm Uses Facebook To ID Alleged Thief
Lehigh County Farm Uses Facebook To ID Alleged Thief After some goods went missing from a Lehigh Valley farm on Saturday, Oct. 8, its owners took to social media for leads.  "We are heartbroken that our farm store was taken advantage of," wrote Hausman's Fruit Farm in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 12, uploaded along with six images of two men and a woman taken from the farm's surveillance cameras.  Update: Thank you to our community! The people have been potentially been identified and PSP is handling everything from... Posted by Hausman's Fruit Farm on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 "The individuals pictured here decided to help thems…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Of 4 Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés Dies Suddenly, 31 Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Of 4 Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés Dies Suddenly, 31
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Of 4 Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés Dies Suddenly, 31 Beloved Lehigh Valley construction worker and father of four Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés died unexpectedly at his home in Northampton on Saturday, Sept. 24. He was 31. Born in Cienaga, Colombia, South America, Jairo graduated from Emmaus High School, his obituary says. He had worked as a foreman at a number of different construction companies over the years and enjoyed fishing. He also loved spending time with his family and embraced his role as a devoted dad to his four children, Aubree Lida-Rose, Bentley Karsyn, Aiden Michael, and Jesiah Dwayne. In addition to his children, Jairo leaves behin…
Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police
Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police A street racing driver that police say caused a fiery head-on crash in the Lehigh Valley area is facing felony charges. Nyjah A. Golphin, 24, was charged with felony aggravated assault by vehicle, reckless endangerment, racing on highways, and several other motor vehicle offenses, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The charges stem from a head-on crash near Vanburen Road on Main Street in Palmer Township on Saturday, May 21, police said. Emergency crews responded and found an unconscious man trapped in a vehicle that was on fire. A follow-up investigation and ex…