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Man who got work release 2 weeks ago escapes

He's missing from the West Easton facility.

 

She paid $15K thinking her son had to post bail. It was a scam.

An 87-year-old woman became suspicious when the suspect called back asking for an additional $10,000.

 

NFL player's father dies after being hit by SUV in Lehigh Valley

Etienne Longa, the 55-year-old father of Detroit Lions linebacker Steve Longa, was killed Thursday morning in Lower Mount Bethel Township.

 

Alleged molester claims victim planted DNA in her underwear

Jerry Jones Jr. of Palmer Township will stand trial for aggravated indecent assault.

 

Streetlight scammer can't leave jail to attend his daughter's wedding

Northampton County Senior Judge Leonard Zito denied the request for a furlough from Robert Kearns.

 

Whole Foods reveals credit, debit card breach at some stores

The breach affected taprooms and restaurants in some stores, but not checkout counters

 

Why a federal judge ruled Lehigh County's seal unconstitutional

A U.S. District Court ruling opens the door to forcing the county to eradicate displays of its nearly 73-year-old seal.

 

Rabid skunk, raccoon confirmed in Bethlehem, city says

Rabies is a fatal viral infection spread mostly often through the bite of animals like raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes.

 

After 2 appeals, DA won't seek life in prison for youthfull killer

Qu'eed Batts will be resentenced in a few months. Guidelines suggest 45 years to life in prison.

 

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