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Today in History: The Beginning of the Liberation of Western Europe
NORMANDY, FRANCE — On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history, forever changing the course of World War II. Known as D-Day, the operation—officially called Operation Overlord—saw more than 156,000 American, British, Canadian, and Allied troops storm the beaches of Nazi-occupied France in an effort to liberate Western Europe from German control. The invasion…
A warm and humid day is expected across the area with partly sunny skies and highs near 91 degrees.
Winds will start light out of the west before turning southwest at 10 to 15 mph by late morning. Showers and thunderstorms become likely tonight, mainly before 1 AM. A few showers could linger between 1 AM and 2 AM, followed by patchy fog after 3 AM. Tonight’s low will drop to around 64 degrees. Rainfall amounts are expected to…
FOUNTAIN HILL MAN SENTENCED TO 20 TO 50 YEARS FOR SHOOTING THREE PEOPLE DURING PORCH ARGUMENT
FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. — A 19-year-old Fountain Hill man has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to shooting three people during an argument outside a home in the borough last summer. According to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, Anthony Estrella, of Fountain Hill, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three felony counts of Attempted Homicide in connection with the…
Pennsylvania’s Hands-Free Driving Law Now Fully Enforced Statewide
PENNSYLVANIA — Drivers across Pennsylvania can now be cited for holding or using a handheld phone while operating a vehicle, including while stopped at a red light, stop sign, or sitting in traffic. The law, known as Paul Miller’s Law, officially became a primary offense on June 5, 2025, with drivers receiving written warnings during the first year. As of…
Vehicle Overturns in Quakertown, Driver Rescued by Firefighters
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of Broad Street and South 7th Street in Quakertown that left one vehicle overturned and the driver trapped inside. According to initial reports, the crash involved two vehicles and resulted in one vehicle coming to rest on its roof. Firefighters from Quakertown Fire Company No.…
Hellertown Police Investigating Suspected Used Cooking Oil Theft That Led to Major Spill
HELLERTOWN, Pa. — A suspected used cooking oil theft in Hellertown left a trail of spilled oil across multiple streets Thursday, prompting a large cleanup effort and an ongoing police investigation. According to Hellertown police, individuals believed to be targeting used cooking oil collection containers at local restaurants experienced a mechanical failure while attempting to remove the oil. Investigators say…
Montgomery County Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Arson After Responding to Fires
FRANCONIA TWP., Pa. — A Montgomery County volunteer firefighter is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators accused him of setting a series of fires and then responding to the incidents as part of his fire company. According to court documents, Justin Sholly, 29, has been charged with arson and related offenses in connection with three separate fires that occurred within…
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