George Zimmerman released from Florida jail
Zimmerman's ultimate destination is being kept secret for his safety and it could be outside Florida. AP Photo | BRIAN BLANCOGeorge Zimmerman, left, walks out of the intake building at the John E....
View ArticleHeavy rain storm calms wildfire threat; Johnstown, Pa., faces snowstorm
The 1 to 2 inches of rain in the Lehigh Valley and northwest New Jersey was less than expected, a meteorologist said. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | LISA MASSEYWalkers at Sunday's March of Dimes...
View ArticleDid New Jersey State Police escort 'Death Race'? One day from Pennsylvania...
Also, a Long Island mother sues after giving a kidney so her boss could move up transplant list and then being fired. View full sizeStar-Ledger File Photo | JOHN O'BOYLEThe Rev. Edwin Leahy,...
View ArticleTim N. Hosking, was employed at Kohl's Department Store in Bartonsville -...
He was an avid bowler at the West End Lanes in Brodheadsville. Tim N. Hosking, 53, of Saylorsburg, passed away Saturday at Palmerton Hospital.Tim was employed as a material handler for Kohl's in...
View ArticleFormer 'ER' star Noah Wyle arrested in protest; Police chief in Trayvon...
Also, Mitt Romney visits Delaware County on eve of Pennsylvania primary. View full sizeAP Photo/NBC | ROBERT TRACHTENBERGNoah Wyle on the set of the TV show "ER."Former 'ER' star Noah Wyle arrested in...
View ArticleMunicipalities continue joining Allentown hockey arena lawsuit, despite...
Stockertown has become the seventh town to officially join the lawsuit, despite a settlement offer extended by Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | BILL ADAMSThe site...
View ArticleDelaware River basin on agenda of U.S. Senate subcommittee
The Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife will discuss a bill that would establish a commission to coordinate voluntary restoration efforts and award federal grants. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo |...
View ArticleRico Herbert arraigned in Monroe County in killing of Joseph J. DeVivo,...
Herbert is being held without bail in Monroe County jail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, the Pocono Record reports. View full sizePhotos Courtesy the Monroe County District...
View ArticlePennsylvania state Rep. Bill DeWeese resigns hours before corruption sentencing
The Democrat and former state House speaker couldn't serve after the sentencing for his conviction on five felony charges. View full sizeAP File File PhotoPennsylvania state Rep. Bill DeWeese,...
View ArticleMama bear and cubs chase WNEP weatherman indoors
The 'backyard' wasn't the best place to be Monday night. Check out the VIDEO. A mama bear and three of her cubs were caught on camera at a northeastern Pennsylvania television station seconds before a...
View ArticleThomas E. Godley, supervisor at the Hunterdon Developmental Center -...
He was an avid New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers fan as well as a music lover. View full sizeThomas E. Godley Thomas E. Godley, 45, of Wilson Borough, passed away Sunday at his home.He was...
View ArticleLongtime Pa. Democratic leader Bill DeWeese sentenced to up to 5 years in prison
A jury convicted the former Greene County lawmaker of illegally using state employees for political campaigns between 2001 and 2006. View full sizeAP File File PhotoBill DeWeese, the former state...
View ArticleMissing woman's body found in Pa. state park
The 61-year-old woman's car was found Monday in Big Pocono State Park in Monroe County. The body of a 61-year-old woman was found today in Big Pocono State Park, according to Pennsylvania State...
View ArticleLehigh Valley area to collect prescription drugs as part of National Take...
Police departments locally and nationwide will be accepting unwanted drugs April 28. View full sizeAP File PhotoPeople will be able to turn in their unused prescription drugs Saturday to authorities...
View ArticleLehigh Valley air is one of nation's most polluted, group says
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area ranks among the top 35 most polluted cities, the study says. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | BILL ADAMSHigh-traffic roadways in the Lehigh Valley...
View ArticleClara Rickert, worked as assembler for Weller Electric - Obituaries today
The homemaker volunteered at Easton Hospital until the age of 90. Clara RickertClara Rickert, 94, of Easton, passed away on Sunday in Manor Care.She worked at Weller Electric earlier in her life.As a...
View ArticleHess refinery in New Jersey has to install $45 million in pollution controls
The company will pay an $850,000 penalty if the deal is approved by a federal judge. View full sizeStar-Ledger File PhotoA 2000 file photo of the Hess refinery in Port Reading. The company has agreed...
View ArticleMount Olive Township police officer and Flanders woman hospitalized after...
The police officer was transported by helicopter to Morristown Memorial Hospital. The Flanders woman was treated for non-threatening injuries, police say. A two-vehicle crash in Flanders this morning...
View ArticlePenn State students send cards to Jerry Sandusky's alleged victims;...
Also, White House gate crasher says he intends to run for Virginia governor next year. AP Photo | MATT ROURKEJerry Sandusky, center, a former Penn State assistant football coach charged with sexually...
View ArticleExpress-Times delivery running behind several hours this morning after...
Express-Times employees and carriers are working hard to get you your newspaper. View full sizeThis is the front page of today's Express-Times Easton Area edition. Follow this link to many of today's...
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