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Kiwanis Club of Easton names detective its officer of the year
The Kiwanis Club of Easton recognizes Easton police Detective Andrew Ocetnik -- the lead investigator in a massive heroin bust last year -- as the officer of the year for 2012-2013, according to a city news release.
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Dorney Fireworks, UFOs, Primary Top Lehigh Valley News
Dorney Park Nightly Fireworks Plan Fizzles Three times a summer, a South Whitehall woman knows she will have to sedate her dog, her windows will shake, her dishes will rattle and parking will be impossible in her neighborhood, but she and her family will get to see a spectacular nighttime show when nearby Dorney Park shoots its fireworks display.
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Dorney Fireworks, UFOs, Primary Top Lehigh Valley News
Dorney Park Nightly Fireworks Plan Fizzles Three times a summer, a South Whitehall woman knows she will have to sedate her dog, her windows will shake, her dishes will rattle and parking will be impossible in her neighborhood, but she and her family will get to see a spectacular nighttime show when nearby Dorney Park shoots its fireworks display.
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Former Forks Township police officer sentenced to probation for pointing shotgun at girlfriend
A Northampton County judge sentenced a former Forks Township police officer to three years of probation today for pointing a shotgun at his girlfriend during a domestic dispute.
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County council to battle executive in court over Gracedale ambulance contract
Northampton County Council is going to court to stop county executive John Stoffa from signing a contract with Lifestar Response Corp.
Gracedale is central to Democrats' Northampton County executive primary race
The three Democratic candidates looking to succeed John Stoffa as Northampton County Executive are waging a campaign that concentrates on economic development -- at least on the surface.
Minsi Lake level lowered for repairs to spillway
The level of the Minsi Lake in Northampton County has been lowered so that repairs can be made to the lake's spillway, officials said Wednesday.
Easton man allegedly choked son nearly unconscious, assaulted daughter and kids' mother
Easton police say a city man injured three members of his family during a domestic dispute, including choking his 14-year-old son nearly to the point of unconsciousness.
Upper Mount Bethel Twp clerk faces termination
The clerk of a Northampton County township is facing termination for allegedly stealing from the municipality.
Northampton County executive candidates spar off
Bill Clinton once said, "It's the economy, stupid." For the four men running for Northampton County executive, that's very true.
Co-defendant testifies against Bethlehem man accused of McDonald's armed robbery
Alvenio Culpepper is escorted from his preliminary hearing May 14, 2013 at District Judge David Tidd's office in Lower Saucon Township.
Lehigh Valley tavern owners, defense lawyers question proposal to lower drunken driving threshold
Local taverns owners, defense lawyers and court administrators used their words carefully when weighing in today on a proposal to cut the threshold for drunken driving by nearly half.
Bath child rapist's 110-year prison sentence upheld by Superior Court
Shaun Patrick Austin lost his appeal of the 50- to 110-year prison sentence for rape of a child and 96 counts of possessing child pornography.
Teacher in Alleged Sex Assault Posts Bail, Gets Court Date
The Nazareth Area Middle School teacher accused of repeated sexual assaults of a male student over more than two years is now out of jail.
4 Hospital Tests That Cost Less in Lehigh County
It costs $650 less to get a CT scan in Lehigh County than in Northampton County.
West Easton resident appeals revocation of license to carry a firearm
An anonymous West Easton resident filed an appeal against Northampton County Sheriff Randy Miller , claiming he illegally revoked the individual's license to carry a firearm earlier this year.
Should Easton's Next District Judge Be a Lawyer?
When you're running for district judge, it's not like trying to get onto a school board or city council.
Tech contractor accused of defrauding customers, including Palmer...
A district judge refused to lower the bail for a 41-year-old computer businessman who allegedly defrauded customers, including the Palmer Township Police Department.
Man swipes $600 worth of electronics from Best Buy, police say
Police are on the lookout for a man who made off with hundreds of dollars worth of electronics from a store in Northampton County.