The man is accused of assaulting the victim, breaking into a shed attached to her home and then contacting her from jail.

Kenneth Wanamaker (Courtesy photo | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

A man who served jail time for letting his daughter's teeth rot is now accused of assaulting a woman and then trying to keep her from testifying against him.

Kenneth Wanamaker Jr., who lived in Walnutport but is being held in Lehigh County Jail, was charged Wednesday with two counts of intimidating a witness.

The 39-year-old Wanamaker's bail was set at 10 percent of $10,000 in the intimidation case, but his bail was revoked in June in the assault case involving the same victim, and he has been in county jail since.

Pennsylvania State Police said Wanamaker Jr. is accused of assaulting the woman Feb. 13 at her home in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.

Wanamaker told the woman he wanted to talk to her in her backyard, and the woman armed herself with a bat "for her own protection due to previous violent encounters with Wanamaker," state police said.

Wanamaker reportedly told the woman to drop the bat and, when she didn't, he kicked her below the knee, pushed her to the ground and punched her in the face, troopers said.

Wanamaker was charged with assault in that case. On April 12, while free on 10 percent of $10,000 bail, Wanamaker went to the victim's home and was screaming and yelling while banging on the doors and windows, troopers said.

State police were called, and Wanamaker was found hiding in a shed attached to the victim's home, troopers said.

Charges of criminal trespass and harassment were filed against Wanamaker two months later, court records show, and he was sent to county jail in lieu of $15,000 bail on June 15.

Wanamaker was ordered to have no contact with the victim in those cases, but the day after he was arraigned, the Lehigh County District Attorney's office alleges Wanamaker made numerous calls to the victim while in the county lockup.

During the calls, Wanamaker instructed and then demanded the victim to ignore any requests to appear in court, according to investigators. Wanamaker reportedly told the victim to lie about her statements to police and tell them "nothing happened," investigators said.

In the calls, Wanamaker calls the victim derogatory names, asks her if she is "f----d up in the head," and then tells her he will arrange a meeting with his public defender to plan out her false testimony, authorities said.

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In 2015, Wanamaker was sentenced to 30 days to 18 months in Northampton County Prison after pleading guilty to child endangerment.

Prosecutors said Wanamaker and the girl's mother let their 6-year-old daughter's teeth deteriorate without treatment. The girl suffered from 14 abscessed teeth, which a dentist said was the worst case of dental disease he'd ever seen.

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A new law could get the vehicle registrations suspended of scofflaws owing a combined $17.1 million in tolls.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is offering 10,611 motorists a deal:

Pay their combined $17.1 million, and additional fees will be waived.

The partial-amnesty offer is good until Aug. 4, when a new enforcement measure takes effect.

Then it's no more Mr. Nice Guy.

Beginning on Aug. 4, motorists with six or more outstanding toll invoices or violations -- or unpaid tolls and fees totaling $500 or more -- are at risk of having their vehicles' registration suspended when the law, known as Act 165 of 2016, takes effect next month.

Lehigh Valley motorists owe more than $870,000 of the toll violations and invoices that could get lead to suspension. With $620,009 owed, Lehigh County is among Pennsylvania's top nine counties in which motorists owe the most for toll violations, as of June 23. Northampton County motorists owed $250,955.

This Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission map shows Lehigh County among the top nine counties in which motorists owe the most money for toll violations, as of June 23, 2017. The sum was $620,009, among $17.1 million owed statewide. Northampton County motorists owed $250,955. (Courtesy image | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

The Lehigh Valley Interchange at Route 22 also ranks ninth, for the highest percentage of violations, with 3.2 percent. All of those higher are in suburban Philadelphia, with Neshaminy Falls in Bucks County comprising 11.1 percent of violations. 

Turnpike officials on June 23 sent out notices to drivers at risk of suspension representing 280,855 violations and invoices -- or more than 26 letters per toll scofflaw.

"Last week, letters explaining our partial amnesty plan were mailed to those at imminent risk of suspension," turnpike CEO Mark Compton says in a news release. "While repeat violators may have ignored multiple past attempts to collect outstanding tolls and penalties, this is a notice they should not ignore. 

"Also, anyone with an outstanding toll bill or violation can take advantage of this month's partial-amnesty program - not just those at the highest levels of violation."

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The goal of Act 165, enacted last fall, is to provide stronger enforcement tools to all tolling agencies in Pennsylvania to ensure motorists who use a toll road or bridge pay what's owed, according to the turnpike commission.

"Our customers pay tolls so we can keep our roadway safe and in good repair and meet our obligation to PennDOT to help fund mass-transit services statewide," Compton stated. "Now, those who are habitually taking a free ride -- both private and commercial drivers -- will have to stop doing that, or risk a suspension. It's simply not fair to those who do pay their fair share."

Drivers can visit PATurnpike.com/violationenforcement to learn more about the partial-amnesty program or check if they have unpaid Pennsylvania Turnpike toll violations. To pay now, call 877-PennPass (877-736-6727) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. 

The turnpike commission advises there may be times when callers wait in queue or may not be able to get through on the first try. Callers can leave a message to receive a return call within 24 to 48 hours.

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A Northampton County assistant district attorney confirms the statement but won't discuss the ongoing probe into crimes at local cellphone stores.

A man accused in robbery cases is expected to be charged in an unsolved killing, his attorney said Thursday morning in court, according to a Northampton County assistant district attorney.

Gregory Lewis Jr., of the first block of South 17th Street in Wilson Borough, was being formally arraigned in Northampton County Court on five sets of charges, some of them pertaining to local cellphone store robberies.

County Judge Michael Koury, as is standard procedure, asked if there was any way the cases could be resolved, Assistant District Attorney Patricia Mulqueen said after court.

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At that point, defense attorney James Brose told the judge that Lewis was expected to be charged in the killing of Forks Township Verizon store employee Michael Davis, 25, on Nov. 21 outside his Palmer Township home, Mulqueen confirmed.

"He is going to be charged in that case with murder?" Koury asked, according to a Morning Call report.

"My understanding is, he will be," Brose said, the Morning Call reported and Mulqueen confirmed, adding "that's exactly what he said in court."

Brose couldn't immediately be reached.

When asked if Brose was correct in his assumption, Mulqueen said, "I will not discuss an ongoing investigation."

A task force continues to meet in small groups about the robberies that stretched from Wind Gap to Bethlehem Township to western Warren County, Mulqueen said. A county grand jury is not involved in the probe, she added.

Lewis and Vaugh D. Felix, of the 1400 block of Spring Garden Street in Easton, face charges tied to the Feb. 9 cellphone store robbery in Wind Gap as well as a Dec. 23 jewelry store in Downtown Easton. Lewis is also charged in the Bethlehem Township cellphone store robbery, court papers say.

There were five cellphone store robberies over several months, with the first being Oct. 29 on Town Center Boulevard in Forks.

Lewis is not charged in the Forks Township robbery.

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When police went to speak with the man, who was in his car, he allegedly reached for the handgun next to him.

Bethlehem Township police say a man who refused to leave a local Goodwill reached for a handgun while they were speaking to him about the incident.

Township police were called at 5:20 p.m. Saturday for a man refusing to leave the Goodwill store off Route 191. While police were driving over, the caller reported the man, later identified as Aydin Onur, was known to be armed.

Police found Onur sitting in a silver Mercedes at the store's back entrance. While speaking to officers, Onur reached for a Glock 19 handgun that was next to him in the vehicle, police said.

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The 61-year-old Onur was restrained by police, and an officer found the gun had a loaded magazine, police said. Onur does not have a concealed carry permit, police said.

The manager told officers Onur came into the store and "caused a scene," according to police. Onur was asked to leave, but stayed in the back of the store due to the rain, police said.

Onur took off his shirt, was asked to leave again, and refused, police said.

Onur, of the 500 block of East Goepp Street in Bethlehem, is charged with defiant trespass and carrying a firearm without a license. He is free on $10,000 unsecured bail.

Efforts to reach Onur were not successful, and an attorney has not yet entered an appearance for him.

Sarah Cassi may be reached at scassi@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow her on Twitter @SarahCassi. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.

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Ariel Alvarado, Natalie Ament, Nikolet Aravich, Jason Azcona, Jared Bachik, Tyler Bachik, Jillian Barber, Shauna Barket, Benjamin Baynard, Megan Beck, Harrison Beil, Kaden Binder, Brandon Brown, Emily Bruce, Evan Byrnes, Alexis Calcao, Jack Carl, Kara Carsey, Makenna Case, Kayla Clark, Aubrey Collins, Rachel Collins, Arielle Cornelius, Eve Cuccaro, Spencer Daugherty, Michael Dougherty, Garrett Eldridge, Payne Faust, Megan Fornaciari, Edgar Geiger, Chasity Gomez, Heather Graaf, Nicholas Guzevich, Dana Harris, Jensyn Hartzell, Madison Hoff, Erin Holland, Michelle Homanick, Rider Jenkins, Collin Johnson, Jakob Johnson, Elizabeth Joseph, Chelsea King, Alexis Kleedorfer, Morgan Kocher, Mathew Lazzarini, Michael Lewis, Iris Ling, Brianna Lipyanic, Mason Lobb, Charles Lull, Dominick Luongo, Kyle Macklin, Michael Marchese, Olivia Minnich, Aidan Mohrman, Louis Moyer, Austin Mulford, Tyler Mullaney, Britney Muschlitz, Nicholas Nolder, Jonah Padula, Elias Pessiki, Emery Petrozelli, Jessica Powell, Carlton Reyes, Megan Rhodes, Blake Samsel, Melissa Samson, Samuel Sasso, Grant Schneebeli, Sabrina Scianna, Collin Seip, Andres Sfiridis, Thomas Shafer, Emily Simpson, Ellen Spohn, Shannon Stark, Samantha Suarez, Benjamin Suter, Cheyanne Swanson, James Tazzetto, Katie Trainello, Steven Urmy, Caitlin Warner, Samantha Wegner, Kaitlyn Werkheiser, Mason Wickmann, Connor Willans, Gregory Wintle, Rachel Yankowy, Tanner Yob, Alyssa Zale

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Ninamarie Altieri, Rohit Anandani, Derrick Araujo, Joseph Babinski, Valentina Bartolucci, Aidan Blanchfield, Emily Brandl, Jayme Brewer, Samantha Burns, Logan Chiles, Megan Christensen, Brandon Cressman, Sofia Cuevas, Lindsay Decker, Matthew Eager, Brenna Fassett, Nersa Fennell, Delaney Filbert, Dylan Fitzgerald, Kaleb Fulmer, Sasha Gabrie, Sierra Gerencher, MacKenzie Gidusko, Bryanna Good, Tasmir Gregorie, Rachel Haim, Mason Hartlaub, Benjamin Hartzell, Natalie Hauck, Madison Heist, Allison Herald, Maci Herman, Chelsea Hillman, Cody Hineline, Meghan Hodge, Owen Kern, Gabriel Knowles, Maria Kortz, Travis Lahr, Julia LaMura, Michael Leszcynski, Logan Lipsky, Rebekah Livermore, Savannah Lopez, Owen Lutri, Vito Mastromonaco, Michael McClary, Emily McSorley, Lillian Meyers, Chance Michaylira, Ava Murphy, Benjamin Myers, Mishal Naqvi, Damon Nemeth, Michael Nowak, Kyle Paccio, Madison Pascual, Theadora Pellegrino, Dennis Pluhar, Elizabeth Pogodzinski, Jacob Rubio, Gabriel Samsel, Andrew Sbardelli, Orlando Schiano DiCola, Jarred Seifert, Victoria Simone, Jacob Slimm, Cassidy Smith, Andrew Stapert, Nathaniel Stefanik, Jocelyn Szulborski, Matthew Terry, Kayla Tilwick, Jacob Todero, Daniel Tripodi, Parker Uelses, Zachary Umar, Ian Van Horn, Matthew Walker, Amanda Wriker, Thomas Xing, Emily Young

If you've got some extra time, many local agencies can use your help.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton, has a year round need for museum docents, trail tenders, help with marketing and outreach, help in the archives and at the D&L office. Docents should be comfortable speaking with individuals and groups and be able to work on the exhibit floor for four+ consecutive hours. Contact: Terri Monserrat, 610-923-3548, ext. 224, terri@delawareandlehigh.org or online at  delawareandlehigh.org/giving/volunteering/.

Several area pet shelters are looking for help with cat and dog care. (File photo) 

ITTY BITTY KITTY INC., Allentown, needs volunteers to clean and maintain their Adoption Center in PetSmart, Quakertown, seven days a week. Morning shifts and evening shifts are available. Duties involve cleaning and disinfecting cages, feeding the cats, cleaning litter boxes, giving fresh water, and playing with cats and kittens. Contact: Kathi Kuzo, 610-973-7400, ittybittykitty@bdog.org.

LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown, is looking for some outgoing individuals to help with the "Clear the Shelter Day & Open House." On this day, staff will be working with NBC News to find a home for the cats and dogs in the shelter. Tasks include: manning the basket raffle table, talking to prospective donors/adopters, welcoming people as they come in. Contact: Shannon Lauchnor, 610-797-1205, ext. 308, shannon@lehighhumane.org.

MANITO LIFE CENTER, Allentown, is looking for volunteers (ages14+) for its Horse Feed Team. Duties include feeding grain and hay, turning out horses for the evening, cleaning stalls, cleaning water buckets, general barn cleaning, prepping grain for the next day, and other barn work. Feed team works approx. 3-7 p.m. May have flexible volunteer schedules. Training will be provided. Adults (age 18+) must have background checks and clearances. Contact: Alicia Pramik, 610-433-3707, aliciapramik@gmail.com.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown needs volunteers (18+ years) to go grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in an area of Lehigh County that works best. Flexible scheduling based on client's needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). A 40-minute orientation is required. Contact: Lindsay Fly, 610-841-7132, lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org.

NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton is looking for a library coordinator to oversee its daily operations and provide efficient, effective, and integrated services. Duties include orientation of new volunteers, monitoring development and preservation of resources, maintenance of files, and compilation of data about library activities. Contact: Andrew Zellers-Frederick, 610-253-1222, ext. 11, AndrewZF@northamptonctymuseum.org.

ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs volunteers at all of their hospital campuses. Support patients, family, and staff by volunteering in the gift shop, messenger/escort, lobby greeter or patient information center. Contact: 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org or visit slhn.org/volunteerNOW.

TABOR SERVICES INC., Bethlehem & Allentown, needs volunteers to become mentors to children who have very few adult connections and would be happy to have someone to talk to, go for a walk, go fishing, or play ball. In just two hours a week, you can provide a safe, enjoyable experience for a child. Call Kea at 610-739-0524, Nykea.Alvarez-Macey@tabor.org.

For more opportunities, call 610-807-0336 email vc@volunteerlv.org or visit  volunteerlv.org 

A witness reported a man was bleeding from a head wound as he ran down North Street.

Bethlehem police responded to reports of gunfire Friday afternoon about a block from where people gathered for a parade featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Witnesses said at least one person, a man, was injured in the incident in front of a home in the first block of West North Street, near the intersection with Guetter Street. The single-family home is across the street from the parking deck.

An officer on the scene declined to comment, but officers were investigating at two locations: the home on West North and a home one block away, in the first block of West Garrison Street.

Residents said police were waiting to get search warrants for both locations.

A neighbor on North Street, who declined to give his name, said he was inside his home when he heard a crash on the street and looked out his window. The witness said he saw a man fall head over heels off a second-story front porch and onto the ground.

The injured man was lying on his back on the sidewalk as the witness called 911.

The injured man then got up, and blood from an injury on the back of his head fell to the sidewalk, the witness said. A yellow police evidence marker marked a small pool of dried blood on the spot, and there were other evidence markers in the street.

The injured man began stumbling against cars parked on the street, then stumbled into a utility pole before heading up Massluch Street, an alley, toward Garrison Street, the witness said.

A woman who got off a LANTA bus about 2:15 p.m. at the Guetter Street station told lehighvalleylive.com she almost immediately heard three shots from the first block of West North Street.

Cathy Lerch, who lives in the neighborhood, said she saw a bleeding man running west on West North Street toward Main Street.

Witnesses reported seeing two males taken into custody by police.

A female was detained in handcuffs on steps leading to the house where the man fell, her young daughter sitting next to her. Relatives arrived at the scene around 3 p.m., and the young girl began crying as she was taken away by them.

The police department's forensic unit responded to the scene, and a black Infiniti sedan, parked in front of the North Street home, was also towed away by the city.

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The parade was scheduled 2 to 4 p.m. with the route passing through Main and West Broad streets.

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The 22-year-old was is wanted on probation violations following convictions on drug and other charges, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.

Jaquetta L. Evans (Courtesy photo | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

Jaquetta Laverne Evans, 22, is wanted to appear for a probation violation hearing after pleading guilty to heroin possession with intent to deliver, resisting arrest and criminal mischief, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department and court records. 

Evans, last known to frequent the Allentown and Easton areas, is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

The sheriff's department asks anyone with information about Evans to call Sgt. Michael Orchulli at 610-829-6520.

Sen. Bob Casey heard the stories of local families who say they'll struggle if Medicaid assistance is cut.

Every day, Nicki Habecker wakes up, turns on her 18-year-old son's bedroom light and helps him out of bed and into his wheelchair.

Throughout the day, she and her husband Kurt help him perform the simple everyday functions that many people take for granted.

That became their daily routine when their son Joshua was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 2.

For the past 16 years, it has taken numerous types of support to care for him and help him reach his potential -- support that the Habeckers say would not be possible without Medicaid.

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., joined two local families at The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties in Bethlehem as they shared their stories that they say reflect how they would be negatively impacted by the Republican-led health care bill proposed in the U.S. Senate last month.

The families both have children with disabilities and said they rely heavily on the government assistance program to make it day to day. The Arc, which hosted the discussion, is the Lehigh Valley's only provider of advocacy services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to their website. It has opposed the legislation, saying it guts assistance programs.

"I can't imagine what it'd be like without Medicaid," said Alvaro Castillo, whose son was diagnosed with autism when he was 4. "Right now, if he came under our insurance we'd probably be at the poverty line."

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., joined two Lehigh Valley families Friday afternoon as they shared their stories about how their families -- particularly their children with disabilities -- would be negatively affected by the Medicare bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last month.Alyssa Mursch | For lehighvalleylive.com 

The Senate introduced the new health care bill in hopes of replacing the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The bill plans to phase out extra money that Obama's law provided to 31 states that agreed to expand coverage under the federal-state Medicaid program. Those additional funds would continue through 2020, then gradually fall and disappear entirely in 2024.

Beginning in 2020, the bill would also limit the federal money that states receive each year for Medicaid. The program now gives states all the money needed to cover eligible recipients and procedures.

The Congressional Budget Office predicted that the bill would result in 22 million people losing coverage over 10 years, with 15 million of them coming off the Medicaid rolls.

Opponents say the proposal will severely limit the ability to keep the disabled in their homes and pit the disabled against other groups, such as senior citizens.

According to Casey, more than 55,000 people in Northampton County receive Medicaid and 85,000 in Lehigh County. Taking crucial assistance like that away from families does not reflect America as a nation, according to Casey.

"This is a very important moment for our country," Casey said. "It will test what kind of country we are and what kind of country we might become."

Nicki Habecker referred to Medicaid as her son's "lifeline" and said that it gives him the choice to live more independently. 

The Habecker family joined Sen. Bob Casey on Friday afternoon to share how Medicaid has played a crucial part in helping them successfully raise their son, Joshua, who has cerebral palsy.Alyssa Mursch | For lehighvalleylive.com 

Everyone has been impressed by his son's capabilities so far, Kurt Habecker said, but it wouldn't have been possible without the services the family said it received along the way.

"We can't stress enough how important that help is," Nicki Habecker said. "It helped to empower us and helped him reach his full potential."

Ever since their sons were diagnosed, both families have utilized services such as mobile therapy, speech therapy, medication management, behavioral health services and more, they said.

That's why they said they strongly oppose the new health care bill, and expressed their gratitude to Casey for fighting it.

"We appreciate what you're doing for our family and for families like ours," Nicki Habecker said.

The assistance has helped both families' children not only survive but thrive, they said. They worry that without it, their families and families like theirs wouldn't be able to make it.

"It takes a village, and I don't know what we'd do without that village," Nicki Habecker said.

Alyssa Mursch may be reached at amursch@lehighvalleylive.com. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. 

Northampton and Warren county authorities say they are looking for two suspects.

Northampton County authorities seek Jaquetta Evans - fugitive of the week

Warren County authorities seek Wayne George - fugitive of the week

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The course at Blue Mountain is 8 miles long and includes 25 obstacles.

More than 12,000 people will compete this weekend on an eight-mile course with 25 obstacles in a Spartan Race at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton.

The first wave of participants tackled the course Saturday during Pennsylvania Super and Sprint Weekend.

Obstacles included rope nets, climbing walls, water elements -- and even a pile of flaming logs.

The fastest possible time for the course, according the race website, is 80 minutes. However, race times depend on the competitor and may take up to four hours.

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Spartan also hosts special events for children that include half-mile, full mile and two-mile courses that feature smaller and more tame versions of many of the obstacles of the full course.

Blue Mountain spokeswoman Tricia Matsko said an estimated 20,000 people will visit the mountain for the event over the weekend. This is the sixth year the resort has hosted Spartan events.

Another one will be held for Pennsylvania Sprint No. 2 next Saturday, July 15.

Check out scenes from Saturday's action in the gallery above.

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Members of the Red Rover high school class get together to mark 65 years since high school graduation.

The Easton High School Class of 1952 held its 65^th year reunion luncheon on July 6 at the Northampton Country Club in Easton.

The following class members were in attendance: Charles Bibleheimer, Jake Boylan, Joan Brinker Boylan, Anthony Calabrese, Joseph Corona, Kenneth Crouse, Andy Cuvo, Joe Embardino, Gloria Greenleaf Fitch, Katherine Haring Difebo, Joseph Hixon, Robert Hosking, Shirley Johnson Ivins, Margaret Macaluso Bidwell, Betty Mullen Elder, Janet Nicholas Newman, Kathleen Opitz Feauve; Marjorie Parr Weidner, Madeline Patiri Peters, Anna Piscitello Testa, Joseph Pokojni, Gerard Prosak, Palma Salerno Bubba, Jennie Santucci Dollinger, Patricia Shuttleworth Cuskey, Bernie Smith, Charles Smith, Paul Smith, Rosemary Stagnito Smith, Lorraine Stewart Pennise, Catherine Tita Yozzi, Mary Ann Thomas Burton, Joyce Tucker Hanlon, Barbara Unangst Rasely, James VanNorman, Helen Weaver Trimmer, Kenneth Weidner, Sandra Whiting Strausser, Harry Wirebach, Barbara Wren Boyd.  

It was reported on Route 22 West near Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem.

A crash involving one vehicle that rolled onto its side closed both lanes of Route 22 West on Monday night in Bethlehem.

It occurred about 6:30 p.m. between the Schoenersville Road and Route 378 exits, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Crash on US 22 westbound between PA 378/Schoenersville Rd and From PA 378. All lanes closed.

-- 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) July 10, 2017

City fire and EMS crews were among those responding, with Pennsylvania State Police.

Passenger ejected, dies in I-78 accident

Further information, including on any injuries, was not immediately available.

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Julius Nunez was sentenced to a year of probation.

An Allentown driver who tried to run down children on bicycles was sentenced Monday to a year of probation.

Colonial Regional police say Julius Nunez drove after the children at 9:22 p.m. July 27, 2016, in the parking lot of the Weis supermarket at 5580 Crawford Drive in Hanover Township, Northampton County.

Police said he accelerated toward the children and chased them. He sped in front of the store through the pedestrian crosswalk without stopping and came within feet of driving into some of the children.

Nunez, 19, of the 300 block of South 14th Street, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to a year of probation Monday by Senior Judge Leonard Zito.

If Nunez pays his $250 fine and court costs his probation can be terminated early.

As part of the plea deal, charges of recklessly endangering another person and reckless driving were dropped.

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The incident occurred not far from a fatal crash about 26 hours earlier.

Northampton County responders were assisting Bethlehem in closing Route 22 West due to a crash Tuesday night.

The crash was reported about 8:30 p.m. in the area of the Route 378 interchange, according to emergency radio broadcasts.

Initial reports indicated a vehicle had rolled onto its side. There was no immediate word on any injuries.

Bethlehem fire and EMS and Pennsylvania State Police at Bethlehem were responding.

A Northampton County 911 dispatch supervisor confirmed assistance to the city in closing down the westbound highway at Schoenersville Road.

Crash on US 22 westbound between From PA 378 and PA 987/Airport Rd. All lanes closed.

-- 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) July 12, 2017

The incident was not far from another rollover crash about 26 hours earlier that left an Atlantic County, New Jersey, man dead.

New Jersey man dead after Route 22 crash

Michael Biondo, 46, of Somers Point, died of injuries suffered in Monday night's crash, which occurred about 6:30 p.m. on Route 22 West between the Schoenersville Road and Route 378 interchanges.

Josh Snead pitched a 4-hitter in the win over Northampton.

A few days ago, Hellertown pitcher Josh Snead was in Greece for a graduation present vacation. 

On Tuesday night, Snead was back home, helping lead Hellertown to a 4-3 win over Northampton in Game 2 of the Northampton County Legion baseball finals.

Second-seeded Hellertown forced a deciding Game 3 of the series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Northampton Area High School's Mike Lisetski Field.

"I got to the game yesterday in the bottom of the fifth. I came on a flight from Greece," Snead said.

"He just got back from Greece on an 11-hour flight yesterday. Just showed up last evening, got an at-bat and was ready to pitch today," Hellertown manager Chris Roth said.

In his first outing in a few weeks, Snead held Northampton to four hits and three runs. The Hellertown pitcher and recent Saucon Valley graduate didn't allow a run and only gave up one hit after the second inning. 

"I haven't pitched in a while, but my arm was fresh, so I was able to keep throwing. But once I was able to get my spots down, I was able to push through," Snead said.

The lehighvalleylive Athlete of the Year finalist and future Virginia Tech business student also was 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. Snead led off Hellertown's four-run second inning with a hit and later scored in the frame.

"He can play any sport," Roth said. "He's a great point guard in basketball, he's a soccer player and obviously a fantastic baseball player. He's good to have around."

Northampton clubs Hellertown in Game 1 of NorCo baseball finals

After Northampton jumped out to a three-run lead in the top of the second inning, Hellertown rebounded with a four-run bottom of the frame to take the lead.

First baseman Thomas Coakley and right fielder Jared Thatcher followed Snead's single with singles of their own. Third baseman Kyle Petsch knocked in Hellertown's first run with a fielder's choice.

After Coakley scored on an error, shortstop Alstain Wolfe had a two-run single to give Hellertown the lead it would hold onto the rest of the night.

"He always comes through in the clutch. That's him. That's him on the football field and the baseball field. He's good to have around. That's why he's the lead-off hitter for us," Roth said.

Wolfe had two RBIs and Snead and Thatcher each had a pair of hits for Hellertown.

Kyle Serman reached base twice and Jared Hunsberger struck out five Hellertown hitters for Northampton, which will look to bounce back on Wednesday night after its first loss of the postseason.

"I think it's actually better that we have a short turnaround," Northampton manager Mike Bodnar said. "These guys will fight it all off, forget about it tonight and start over tomorrow."

Hellertown will look to win the championship with Will Smith on the mound after he travels back from Penn State, where he's already started freshman classes after graduating from Saucon Valley.

It might not be from Greece, but Hellertown hopes it's another successful return home.

"He started college, so he's going to travel back just to play the game," Roth said of Smith. "So, the boys just like to play this game. It's fun."

Northampton 030 000 0 -- 3 4 1
Hellertown 040 000 X -- 4 6 1

2B -- Jared Thatcher (H). RBI -- Andrew Kovalchik (N); Alstan Wolfe 2, Kyle Petsch (H).

Jared Hunsberger and Zech Lambert. Josh Snead and Patrick Morrissey. SO-BB -- Hunsberger 5-2; Snead 2-4.

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PPL CEO Bill Spence and wife, Denise, will assist the organization with its event of a yearlong celebration.

PBS39, Lehigh Valley's Public Broadcasting affiliate, is pleased to announce that PPL Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Bill Spence and his wife, Denise Spence, will serve as honorary chairs for the PBS39 50th Anniversary Gala.

Bill and Denise Spence (Courtesy photo) 

Spence is chairman, president and CEO of PPL Corp.  

"For 50 years, PBS39 has been part of the fabric of the Lehigh Valley," said Spence. "I am proud to support an organization that educates our community and shares important news from around the valley and across the globe. I share the organization's vision of a vibrant, engaged, and inspired Lehigh Valley."

In addition to his duties at PPL, Spence serves on the executive board of the Lehigh Valley Partnership, as a trustee adviser to the Delaware Museum of Natural History, and as a council member of the Pennsylvania Society. He is a member of the executive committee of the Downtown Allentown Community Development Initiative and serves on Allentown School District's Building 21 Executive Committee. Denise Spence serves on the board of The Children's Home of Easton and the Northampton Community College Foundation Board. In addition, both Denise and Bill are co-chairs of the United Way's 100th anniversary campaign, and are supporters of Communities in Schools.

The 50th Anniversary Gala will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. For information, contact Maria Esposito at MariaE@WLVT.org or 610-984-8134.

The new owners of Harker's Hollow in Warren County want to return the golf course to its former glory.

Harker's Hollow, the Warren County golf course whose history reaches back to the 1920s, has been sold at auction for $800,000.

Max Spann, president of Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Co., said the new owners intend to keep the 177-acre tract in Harmony Township as a golf course and return it to its former glory.

Spann stopped short of identifying the owners for now, but he said they have experience running golf courses in Pennsylvania. They have 45 days to close on the deal.

The auction was held Tuesday at the Harker's Hollow clubhouse at 850 Uniontown Road and eight bidders participated, Spann said.

Bidding started at $400,000 and the total contract price went for $800,000. That includes the land and all assets except for machinery such as mowers and golf carts, Spann said. A liquor license was included in the deal.

The golf course and pro shop remain open but the clubhouse and banquet facility have not been open for some time.

Spann said he wanted to get the buyers' OK before publicly releasing their identity.

"Their intent is to run it as a golf course and they know the history of Harker's Hollow," Spann said. "They remember it in its heyday and are looking to restore it and bring it back to its old glory."

The course opened in 1929 and was designed by Robert White, the first PGA of America president. Reviews on various websites describe it as moderately challenging due to rolling hills along the Lopatcong Creek, but give poor marks for maintenance.

It is run now by Harkers Hollow Associates and is near the county fairgrounds. The country club closed for a few months late in 2009 but reopened the following year after it was acquired by the owners of Apple Mountain Golf and Country Club, about eight miles away.

Besides the restaurant and pub, the new owners have plans to reopen the pool, too, Spann said.

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Hellertown rallies to win the series 2-1 over Northampton.

Hellertown lost the first game of the Northampton County Legion baseball finals 10-1 on Monday and trailed Game 2 against Northampton 3-0 on Tuesday night.

After that, second-seeded Hellertown outscored top-seeded Northampton 7-1 to clinch victories in Game 2 and Game 3 on Wednesday night to turn a rough start to the series into a championship trophy.

The visitors took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning and went on to win 3-1 on Wednesday night at Northampton Area High School.

Hellertown will play South Parkland in the first game of the Region 2 tournament at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Owls Field in West Lawn.

"We got embarrassed the first game, so we just wanted to take it right back to them," Hellertown shortstop Alstan Wolfe said.

Wolfe got things going on Wednesday when he drove the first pitch of the game for a triple. Second baseman Josh Snead drove Wolfe in with a single to make it 1-0 Hellertown. Snead later scored on a wild pitch for the second run of the frame.

"It was great. We needed that right away, get the edge right away on Northampton," Wolfe said.

"Once we get the lead, our guys buckle down and start playing some defense," Hellertown manager Chris Roth said. "We're not impressive in any one aspect, but when they stay focused and play defense, they can play the game."

It was another strong outing from a Hellertown pitcher as Will Smith held Northampton to three hits in seven innings.

Smith's performance comes a day after Snead allowed only four hits.

"My fastball," Smith said about what was working for him. "I just try to hit my spots outside. The ump gave me outside corner, so I just tried to live there."

"He'll come and battle just like Josh," Roth said of Smith. "They're competitors. And when they get on the mound, they'll lock in."

For Smith, it was quite a day as the recent Saucon Valley graduate had classes at Penn State this morning before traveling back for the game. He was heading back to State College after the game as more classes were on the horizon Thursday morning.

"Coach called me last night and he said, 'you got the start, definitely. Just do your thing and be calm.' That's all I was thinking, do my thing," Roth said.

Traveling back and forth from Penn State has been a common theme for Smith this Legion season. But he says it's all worth it.

"It's a great time. I love playing for Coach Roth and my teammates are the best," Smith said.

Left fielder Zach Thatcher reached base three times for Hellertown, including a triple in the third inning.

Wolfe went 2-for-4 for Hellertown. Smith had a double in the first inning and scored in the fourth.

First baseman Ian Csencsits had two of Northampton's three hits and also drove in the team's only run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Anthony Sawarynski, Michael Bodnar and CJ Gantz each reached base twice for Northampton.

Hellertown hopes for another championship run in the Region 2 tournament after winning it in 2015.

Wolfe, Thatcher, JP Kardell and Cam Kessler are the current players who were also a part of that Region 2 championship squad.

"We know how to win these games," Wolfe said. "We've been here before. Just play like we did two years ago and we'll be fine."

Hellertown 200 100 0 -- 3 7 1
Northampton 001 000 X -- 1 3 3

2B -- Will Smith (H). 3B -- Alstan Wolfe, Zach Thatcher (H). RBI -- Ian Csencsits (N); Josh Snead (H).

Smith and Patrick Morrissey. Tyler Bennett, Kyle Serman (5) and Ian Luberti. L -- Bennett. SO-BB -- Smith 2-5; Bennett 4-0, Serman 1-3.

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