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Fatal Forks Crash, Heroin Bust and Bright Billboard Tops Local News

Palmer Township residents are coping with a new digital billboard while police broke up a heroin operation. Meanwhile, in Forks, a man was killed in a fatal crash while the Easton Area School District is pondering more layoffs.

A fatal accident. A heroin distribution operation bust. A new digital billboard.

Those were the top topics topping this week's top local stories in a Week in Review that also included more potential school staffing cuts and the Philadelphia Eagles announcing that they were leaving Lehigh University, which has been home for their training camp for the past 17 years.

Fatal Accident Reported in Forks Township

Emergency crews responded Friday to a fatal crash in which a car collided with a dump truck. Reports stated that the accident took place along Danser Hill Road in the area of Route 611 and that there was one fatality and another serious injury.

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New Digital Billboard Infuriates Palmer Residents

It's bright and blinding, ugly and interfering. And it's now up along Route 22 in Palmer Township, with the above description reflecting the dismay of a group of residents who live along Hay Terrace.

Heroin Distribution Busted by Palmer Police

In its second narcotics bust in a week, the Palmer Township Police Department uncovered heroin distribution from a township home Friday morning, authorities said.

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No Philadelphia Eagles Camp at Lehigh University

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying the Lehigh Valley coop. After 17 years, training camp will no longer be held at Lehigh University, the team announced on its website Friday.

18 Staff Cuts Proposed for Easton Area Schools

More layoffs are being considered by Easton Area School Board as a way to reduce school budget deficit. District cut 135 jobs last year.

Man Whose House Burned Down Faces Charges in Palmer

Phillipsburg man, who says his house was burned down and is living with relative in Palmer Township, faces multiple charges after being pulled over.

 

 

 

 


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