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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the deadly West Easton shooting on Spring Street

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Good morning Easton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the deadly West Easton shooting on Spring Street
  • What led to the fatal Spring Street shooting in West Easton?
  • How will Phillipsburg's $3M special‑ed costs affect local schools?

Also on today's calendar: BalletX at Lafayette College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Friday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man shot and killed in West Easton home after confrontation, police say (lehighvalleylive.com) — A 52-year-old man was shot and killed after a confrontation inside a West Easton home, prompting a major investigation involving Pennsylvania State Police and the Easton Police Department. Spring Street was closed for hours but has since reopened, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public as they continue gathering details.
   

2. Man fatally shoots mother's abusive boyfriend in West Easton, DA says (lehighvalleylive.com) — A West Easton man is charged with criminal homicide after police say he fatally shot his mother's longtime boyfriend while intervening in an alleged assault at their Spring Street home. Easton police and other Northampton County agencies are assisting the ongoing investigation, and a preliminary hearing later this month will determine if the case proceeds toward trial.
   

3. Phillipsburg Board of Education Approves $2.5M for Out of District Placements (tapinto.net) — A major Phillipsburg school board vote approved over $2.5 million in out‑of‑district placements for special education students, with total costs topping $3 million once transportation is added. For Easton‑area residents who cross the Delaware daily, the story highlights how Phillipsburg is exploring shared services at its former Early Childhood Center to keep more students local and better manage rising education expenses.
   

4. Phillipsburg Cross-Country Sweeps Arch-Rival Easton in Dual Honors for Iron Strong Athlete of the Week (tapinto.net) — A recent cross-country meet saw Phillipsburg sweep Easton's boys and girls teams, continuing the intense rivalry just across the Delaware River from Easton. Local runners delivered standout times, and the weekly "Iron Strong Athlete" feature highlights Phillipsburg athletes, a competition Easton fans will be watching closely as the season unfolds.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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