Crews Battle Garage Fire at South Whitehall Township Home

No injuries reported in Blue Barn Road fire SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Firefighters responded Thursday to a working fire at a two-story single-family home on Blue Barn Road in South Whitehall Township. According to initial reports, the fire began in the home's garage. Crews worked to stop the flames from spreading into the rest of the house and brought…

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Two Teens Charged in Allen High Bomb Threat as School Gets Third Threat in Three Days

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two teenagers are facing felony charges in connection with Wednesday’s bomb threat at William Allen High School, police said, as the school dealt with yet another threat Thursday, the third in three days. Allentown police said officers from the department’s Patrol Division and Community Outreach Unit responded to the school around 11:13 a.m. Thursday for a report…

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31-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Crash in South Whitehall Township

SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 31-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash Thursday morning in South Whitehall Township, police said. Officers were dispatched at approximately 10:13 a.m. to the 4400 block of Huckleberry Road for a reported motorcycle crash. They found an unresponsive man believed to have been operating the motorcycle, according to police. The motorcyclist was taken to…

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Motorcycle Crash Closes Huckleberry Road in South Whitehall Township

SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Huckleberry Road was shut down near 4427 Huckleberry Road after a crash involving a motorcycle. The rider was reported down on the roadway and not moving. The rider’s condition has not been confirmed. Drivers should avoid the area and use another route while emergency crews respond.

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NFL Hits Eagles’ Nick Sirianni With $250,000 Fine Over Conduct Toward Officials

Patriots' Mike Vrabel and Jets' Aaron Glenn also fined; penalties on hold and could be erased with good behavior By First Source News Staff PHILADELPHIA — Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has been fined $250,000 by the NFL for his conduct toward game officials, making him one of three head coaches hit with the hefty penalty this week. ESPN confirmed…

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Allen High Hit With Threat for Third Straight Day

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — William Allen High School received another threat Thursday, the third day in a row the school has been targeted. The latest incident follows a threat on Wednesday that forced an evacuation during fourth period. Police said no credible threat was found in that case. On Tuesday, the school received a separate threat. Investigators say a 16-year-old has…

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Pa. lawmakers send statewide school cellphone ban to Shapiro’s desk

Bell-to-bell policy would take effect by 2027-28 school year if signed HARRISBURG, Pa. — Students across Pennsylvania could soon be barred from using cellphones and other internet-connected devices for the entire school day under legislation now awaiting Gov. Josh Shapiro's signature. The state House approved Senate Bill 1014 by a 141-62 vote on Oct. 19. The Senate followed with a…

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