Northampton County Woman, 54, Seeks Justice After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver With Grandson Northampton County Woman, 54, Seeks Justice After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver With Grandson
Northampton County Woman, 54, Seeks Justice After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver With Grandson A Northampton County woman is attempting to track down the hit-and-run driver who struck her van with her grandson inside on Monday afternoon. Marcia Bachman, 54, was behind the wheel of her Chrysler Town and Country van when she was struck by a sedan on the S-turn on Weaversville Road in Northampton around 3:30 p.m. The driver — believed to be a young man — sped off without stopping, Bachman said. “This guy just bounced off my car, he was flying so fast,” Bachman, of Northampton, told Daily Voice. “If he would’ve hit any sooner, he would’ve hit right where I was sitting.” Bachman was for…
Beloved Mother, Wife, Northampton High School Grad Nicole McLoughlin Dies, 36 Beloved Mother, Wife, Northampton High School Grad Nicole McLoughlin Dies, 36
Beloved Mother, Wife, Northampton High School Grad Nicole McLoughlin Dies, 36 Beloved mom, longtime wife and Northampton High School graduate Nicole L. McLoughlin died at Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna on June 6 at the age of 36. Born in Bethlehem, McLoughlin played softball and was a member of the Big-N-Band Front Flags at Northampton High School, where she graduated in 2002, her obituary says. McLoughlin worked at the Dunkin’ Donuts in Hallstead in Baking and Counter Service. She was also known for her love and talent for singing, her memorial says. McLoughlin is survived by her husband of 14 years, Thomas P. McLoughlin; daughter, Kayeleigh Ahart, 3 Step-Da…
Northampton High School Graduate, Iraq War Sergeant Brandon Heist Dies At 34 Northampton High School Graduate, Iraq War Sergeant Brandon Heist Dies At 34
Northampton High School Graduate, Iraq War Sergeant Brandon Heist Dies At 34 Northampton High School graduate and Iraq War sergeant Brandon Heist died at the Muhlenberg Campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital in Bethlehem on May 11. He was 34. Born in Bethlehem, Heist was raised by his father with help from his aunt and uncle after his mother, Patricia Jo Holliday, died when he was four, his obituary says. After graduating from Northampton High School, Heist joined the Army and served his country as a Sergeant in the Iraq War, his memorial says. He later reenlisted and served in the Afghanistan War, according to his memorial. Heist had worked as a lab technician for Key…
Pennsylvania HS Senior Wins National Taco Bell Scholarship For $25K Pennsylvania HS Senior Wins National Taco Bell Scholarship For $25K
Pennsylvania HS Senior Wins National Taco Bell Scholarship For $25K A high school senior and Taco Bell employee in Cumberland County won the national Taco Bell scholarship contest, according to the company’s foundation’s website. Emma Seibert, of Enola works at the Taco Bell on Market Place Way and earlier this week she find out that she won the biggest scholarship her employer offers. Her $25,000 scholarship will help cover her tuition at John Hopkins University where she plans to study nursing. Taco Bell employees between the ages of 16 and 26 were eligible to apply and over 10,000 did, sharing their passions--mostly their future college majors-- in a tw…
UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four
UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four A Philadelphia driver who caused a head-on crash in Bucks County is facing additional charges after test results showed his blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the crash, authorities said. Shane Brolly, 24, was initially arraigned on five counts each of aggravated assault and aggravated assault by vehicle, all felonies, and eight misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. After returned test results showed his BAC at the time of the March 27 crash was .21 percent -- the legal…
UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four
UK Driver's BAC Was Nearly 3X Times Legal Limit In Head-On Bucks Crash That Injured Four A Philadelphia driver who caused a head-on crash in Bucks County is facing additional charges after test results showed his blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the crash, authorities said. Shane Brolly, 24, was initially arraigned on five counts each of aggravated assault and aggravated assault by vehicle, all felonies, and eight misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. After returned test results showed his BAC at the time of the March 27 crash was .21 percent -- the legal …
KNOW ANYTHING? $20K Reward Offered Exactly 12 Years After PA Attorney's Deadly Shooting KNOW ANYTHING? $20K Reward Offered Exactly 12 Years After PA Attorney's Deadly Shooting
Know Anything? $20K Reward Offered Exactly 12 Years After PA Attorney's Deadly Shooting Bucks County investigators are offering a $20,500 reward for information on a case involving a Northampton attorney who was murdered 12 years ago to the day.  Eric Birnbaum was walking to the the Terry D. Goldberg & Associates law firm on Buck Road when he was shot once in the back of the head just after 9 a.m. Feb. 11, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. The shooter fled, and remains at large. Authorities have said they do not believe the incident was a random act. "Birnbaum was a well-liked attorney," District Attorney Matt Weintraub said, de…
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Bucks Man, 52, Charged For Repeatedly Shining Spotlight Into Neighbors' Home, Police Say Bucks Man, 52, Charged For Repeatedly Shining Spotlight Into Neighbors' Home, Police Say
Bucks Man, 52, Charged For Repeatedly Shining Spotlight Into Neighbors' Home, Police Say A 52-year-old Bucks County resident is facing harassment charges for shining a spotlight into his neighbor's house for several nights, authorities said. When police arrived on the scene they apparently tried to mediate the dispute, by telling Jerry Mercado and Lisa Braun to not intentionally shine a spotlight into their neighbor's home, Northampton Township police said. Mercado and Braun refused to remove the spotlight and kept it in the direction of their neighbor's property over the next few nights, police said. The pair were taken into custody on Feb 2 and were charged with harassm…
PHOTOS: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley PHOTOS: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley
Photos: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley The roof of a Lehigh Valley bowling alley caved in due to snow accumulation Tuesday morning, causing severe damage, officials said. Police responding to a burglary alarm at Hampton Lanes on Main Street in Northampton found that the roof had completely collapsed just after 5 a.m., according to the county’s emergency alerts page. The family-owned bowling alley and restaurant — opened in 1962 — posted numerous photos of the extensive damage to its Facebook page. “Well we are going to be closed awhile!” the photos were captioned. The photos garnered hundreds of comments from locals sharing t…
Northampton County In Search Of Eateries, Business Sponsors For ‘First Ever’ Restaurant Week Northampton County In Search Of Eateries, Business Sponsors For ‘First Ever’ Restaurant Week
Northampton County In Search Of Eateries, Business Sponsors For ‘First Ever’ Restaurant Week The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting local business sponsors and eateries to participate in its first ever ‘Restaurant Week.’ Set for March 7 through March 13, the weeklong event encourages residents to support local restaurants — many of which are struggling to make ends meet due to pandemic restrictions. “Save the date and mark your calendars, because the FIRST EVER Northampton Area Restaurant Week is on the books!" wrote the Chamber of Commerce in a Thursday Facebook post. Participating restaurants will offer dine-in and take-out options with special promotional dea…
Northampton County Server, 'Sons Of American Legion' Member Thomas Hawk Dies, 26 Northampton County Server, 'Sons Of American Legion' Member Thomas Hawk Dies, 26
Northampton County Server, 'Sons Of American Legion' Member Thomas Hawk Dies, 26 Northampton County native, server and Sons of The American Legion member Thomas Hawk died Nov. 29 at the age of 26. Hawk was born in Allentown and attended Northampton Area High School. He then worked as a server for several local restaurants, his obituary says. Hawk was an active member of the Sons of The American Legion in Northampton and also had membership with the local Narcotics Anonymous chapter, his memorial says. Hawk was passionate about being outdoors, particularly going on hikes and spending time at the beach. He also loved all things Disney, his obit says. Hawk is surviv…