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State police at Bethlehem are looking for the person who placed screws on the driveway of a home in the 1300 block of Clearview Road in North Whitehall that punctured a vehicle's tires.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in and around South Whitehall.
South Whitehall Township manager warns that township can't keep drawing down capital reserve fund to balance budget.
Parkland High School students Melanie Perez and Emily O'Brien were selected by the College Board as 2013-14 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar recipients.
Parkland High School students Melanie Perez and Emily O'Brien were selected by the College Board as 2013-14 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar recipients.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says work on Route 22 bridge project is at its halfway point for the year.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says work on Route 22 bridge project is at its halfway point for the year.
The initiative will continue through Friday as Starbucks CEO aims to bring the country together through coffee during political turmoil in Washington.
Neffs Fire Co. Chief Jim Stewart said he's getting complaints from residents who are concerned their neighbors' recreational fires are either too close to their properties or too large.
Parkland High School has 21 students who were named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship program.
Parkland High School has 21 students who were named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship program.
Coplay Creek Road is closed between Hickory and Excelsior roads for repairs, according to North Whitehall Township officials.
The seventh National Take Back Day drug collection event scheduled for Oct. 26 will be held at various locations throughout Lehigh County.
The seventh National Take Back Day drug collection event scheduled for Oct. 26 will be held at various locations throughout Lehigh County.
Students from South Whitehall Township were among those who were named to Lehigh Carbon Community College's Dean's list for the summer 2013 semester.
Students from North Whitehall Township were among those who were named to Lehigh Carbon Community College's Dean's list for the summer 2013 semester.
South Whitehall Township Police are investigating the theft of a maroon 2002 Chrysler Town and Country minivan parked near the Aetna building.
PennDOT crews will be sealing cracks on Route 309 between Walbert Avenue and Route 873.
Here's a look at what's happening this week in and around South Whitehall Township.
South Whitehall Township Police Department is investigating a recent spate of burglaries at homes and businesses.
