Joe Paterno family's report challenges findings of Louis Freeh
An executive summary of the critique, released today, said the “observations” of Paterno by Freeh in July were unfounded. A new report commissioned by Joe Paterno’s family challenges the conclusion by...
View ArticleCharles M. 'Toby' Overfield, founding member of the former Portland Ambulance...
He was employed as a warehouse specialist at the former Hoffman-LaRoche in Belvidere for 25 years, until retiring in 1996. Charles M. 'Toby' Overfield, 76, of Portland, passed away Friday, Feb. 8.He...
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Freezing rain expected during morning rush hour Monday, weather forecasters say
A bit of freezing rain could bring a messy commute Monday morning, weather forecasters say. View full size Freezing rain could affect the morning commute Monday. Express-Times File Photo A bit of...
View ArticleDrought, resulting corn shortage hurt ethanol production
Twenty of the nation's 211 ethanol plants have ceased production over the past year, including five in January. The persistent drought is taking a toll on producers of ethanol, with corn becoming so...
View ArticleInterstate 78 reopens after crashes in Bethlehem Township, N.J.; freezing...
'Roads are getting pretty slick,' a police officer reported to dispatch just after 6 o'clock. One step to the next, one street to the next, it will be unclear until well after dawn whether it's icy or...
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Margaret M. Glackin, was employed for 32 years as nurse by the Phillipsburg...
She enjoyed bird watching, gardening and doing arts and crafts at home. View full size Margaret M. Glackin Margaret M. Glackin, 73, of Phillipsburg, passed away Saturday in St. Luke's Hospital in...
View ArticleTwo women, gunman dead after shooting in Wilmington, Del., courthouse,...
The gunman opened fire in the courthouse lobby, The News Journal reports. The shooter, his estranged wife and another person are dead, the Associated Press reports. A gunman, his estranged wife and...
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI to resign Feb. 28, Vatican announces - UPDATE
The pope says it is because of advanced age and diminishing strength. A new pope could be elected by the end of March. Diocese of Allentown Bishop John Barres recalls meeting with the pope. The...
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Express-Times journalists win New Jersey Press Association awards
Staffers won nine awards in the statewide journalism contest. Express-Times journalists won nine awards last week in the 2012 New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.Staffers captured...
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Pope Benedict's stepping down prompts prayers, contemplation in the Lehigh...
"He sees clearly that to be the pope in the world of the 21st century requires a certain capacity," Rev. Thomas F. Dailey, director of the Salesian Center for Faith & Culture at DeSales University...
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Penn State trustee calls on university board to re-examine Freeh Report
The critique released this weekend by Joe Paterno’s family raised 'serious and troubling' questions about Freeh’s findings, trustee Alvin Clemens said today in a statement. View full size Louis Freeh...
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In wake of Delaware courthouse shooting, Northampton, Warren counties sheriff...
Sheriff Randy Miller said no law enforcement officer can ever be confident a facility can be kept secure. Vote in the NEWS POLL. The Northampton County Courthouse Express-Times File Photo Hours...
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Measure to reform red light camera system put on hold
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-Sayreville, tabled any reforms after witnesses at today's Transportation Committee hearing said some of the proposed reforms conflict with law enforcement policies. View...
View ArticleNorth Korea condemned after underground nuclear test
President Barack Obama, who was scheduled to give a State of the Union address later today, said nuclear tests efforts “do not make North Korea more secure.” North Korea said today that its widely...
View ArticlePennsylvania attorney general being pressured to sign off on lottery...
Also, a Jersey City man kills two and buries them in rural Atlantic County, authorities charge; residents fear the costs of new FEMA flood maps; and slow growth of health costs eases the U.S. deficit....
View ArticleCompany with a Northampton County headquarters ordered to pay $1.3 million...
It was paying piece rates for answering text messages that didn't add up to the $7.25 minimum hourly wage. A directory assistance and enhanced information company with a headquarters in Hanover...
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Walter R. Zehner Jr., served in the United States Army, worked at Bethlehem...
The Liberty High School and Lehigh University graduate was a Bethlehem Steel Corp. employee until 1983. Walter R. Zehner Jr. Walter Randall "Randy" Zehner Jr., 82, of Hellertown, died Sunday at...
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Obama to stress jobs, Afghan war troop withdrawal in State of the Union...
Obama is expected to focus the bulk of his prime-time address to a joint session of Congress on the economy and job creation. View full size President Obama is expected to focus on boosting job...
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Superstorm Sandy was second-costliest storm ever in U.S., hurricane center...
The October storm was also the deadliest in 40 years, and had wind gusts felt as far west as Wisconsin. The National Hurricane Center says Superstorm Sandy was the deadliest hurricane to hit the...
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Court clears the way for high-voltage power line through parkland in N.J., Pa.
Environmentalists raised concerns because the line runs through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Kittatinny Mountains and New Jersey’s Highlands region. View full size Courtesy...
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