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Pennsylvania State Police suspend trooper for allegedly driving cruiser while...
The Hamburg, Pa., barracks commander says the trooper's blood-alcohol content was above 0.08, the level at or above which a driver is considered drunk. View full sizeExpress-Times File...
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Electricity restored overnight after evening storms - UPDATE
The heat picks up today and sticks around until mid-week. View full sizeExpress-Times Photos | BILL ADAMSJohn Frechette, left, removes branches this morning from a maple tree that fell onto a home at...
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James B. Rodney Sr., worked as a timber man, coal miner and truck driver -...
He was an avid Ham Radio operator and CB enthusiast. He was known by many by his handle, the 'Globetrotter.' James B. Rodney Sr.James B. Rodney Sr., 87, of Plainfield Township, passed away Saturday at...
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Jerry Sandusky scandal: New accusers emerge from '70s, '80s; Joe Paterno's...
The three men are the first to accuse Sandusky of sexual abuse prior to the 1990s. View full sizeAP File PhotoJoe Paterno's family denies that the late coach participated in a coverup of Jerry...
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Accomplice to Liberty High School graduate's killer out of prison on good...
Maurice Clemmons ambushed four police officers -- including former Bethlehem resident Sgt. Mark Renninger -- in 2009 in a coffee house. View full sizeMark RenningerThe sister of a man who killed four...
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Weis Markets announces price freeze on 1,000 items
The freeze runs through Oct. 20. Express-Times File Photo Weis Markets Inc., which operates this supermarket on Sullivan Trail in Forks Township, has announced a price freeze on 1,000 items through...
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Former Penn State president Graham Spanier's attorneys blast Freeh report
The attorneys say Spanier is looking forward to the opportunity to 'set the record straight.' View full sizeAP Photo | CAROLYN KASTERGraham SpanierAttorneys for ousted Penn State president Graham...
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Goose killed by ride at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park; Pregnant...
Also, Sept. 11 attacks top list of memorable TV moments. AP Photo | SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTUREThis undated photo courtesy of Six Flags Great Adventure shows the Green Lantern stand-up coaster at Six...
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Heat advisory set for this afternoon as record high is in jeopardy, weather...
Be careful in the heat and check on neighbors, especially the elderly, and pets, officials suggest. View full sizeAP Photo via The Wichita Eagle | MIKE HUTMACHERWonder where it's worse than here? Try...
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Second Mile should have been told about first Jerry Sandusky investigation,...
Also, money woes for a penal business linked to Gov. Chris Christie. Police investigating body, handgun found in pickup truck parked in Linden [nj.com] Law required children's charity to be told of...
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Penn State University football program's 'death penalty' not ruled out, NCAA...
NCAA President Mark Emmert tells interviewer he's 'never seen anything as egregious as this.' Vote in the NEWS POLL. View full sizeAP PhotoNCAA President Mark Emmert says he doesn't want to "take...
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Leo R. Rheiner Jr. was electrician at Bethlehem Steel - Obituaries today
He was a faithful parishioner of the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Leo R. Rheiner Jr.Leo R. Rheiner Jr., 81, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday at home.He was an electrician at Bethlehem...
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PPL, Met-Ed initiate power-saving programs on air conditioning units this...
Those enrolled in the E-power Peak Saver and EasyGreen programs will see their air conditioner compressors limited to reduce peak energy consumption as the temperature heads into the high 90s. View...
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2012 Olympics: 35 Pennsylvanians headed to London for the summer games
An Allentown woman is part of the group AP Photo | MICHEL EULERVarvara Lepchenko, of Allentown, is among the 35 Pennsylvanians headed to London for the 2012 Olympic games.A list of 35 Pennsylvanians...
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Is it hot enough to bake cookies in your car?; Woman's name reveals voter ID...
Also, vote in our NEWS POLL about the NCAA and Penn State. AP Photo | NABIK MARKA plane flying over the University Park Campus of Penn State University Tuesday pulls a banner reading "Take the statue...
View ArticlePennsylvania's registered voter rolls down compared to 2008
Oct. 9 is the deadline to register for the Nov. 6 election. In a year in which voters nationwide are relatively unenthusiastic about the presidential election, Pennsylvania has a half-million fewer...
View ArticleLehigh Valley middle schools awarded grants to create programs for at-risk...
Two schools in Easton and two in Allentown will receive $500,000 a year for the next three years as part of an effort to improve academics of at-risk youth. Both of the Easton Area middle schools are...
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Weather will be red hot again today but there's relief in the forecast
Friday's high temperature is expected to be 79 degrees. View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | BILL ADAMSThe Yosko Splash Park in Bethlehem was a popular spot for both young and old on Tuesday afternoon...
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Penn State University president: 'More openness now;' Joe Paterno sculptor...
Also, top Syrian security officials are killed in explosion; and FBI takes boxes from Trenton mayor's home. Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's house is searched by FBI agents [nj.com] Jerry Sandusky case: Penn...
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Daniel P. Haeb, was born in Wilson Borough - Obituaries today
Daniel was born in Wilson Borough and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, hunting, bowling, playing pool and working on and racing cars. Daniel P. HaebDaniel P. "Pops" Haeb, 63, of Elkhart,...
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