Routes 33, 22 Top Road Work This Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned this week around Palmer and Forks townships.

Purse Thief Thwarted by Store Employee, Police Say

Palmer Township woman accused of stealing purse, jewelry from Bethlehem store.

Sinkhole Shuts Northwood Avenue Once Again

A sinkhole has opened up on Northwood Avenue in Palmer Township for the third time in two months.

Ex-Employee Brought Machete to Car Wash, Police Say

Easton resident Vernon Fountain, Jr. facing weapon charge for incident in Palmer Township.

Buckle Up Program on Forks Police Radar

The Forks Township Police Department will be pushing seat belt enforcement from now through June 9.

PennDOT Drivers License Center Closed Saturday-Memorial Day

PennDOT has a driver's license center on Route 248 in Palmer Township.

After 5 Car Fires, Police Seek 'Person of Interest'

Easton police are investigating three vehicle fires that happened early Saturday and they released a description of a man they want to talk to.

Routes 22, 33 Lead Road Work Projects This Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned for Palmer and Forks Townships this week.

Psychedelic Mushrooms Allegedly Found in Hotel Room

Phillipsburg man charged with having psychedelic mushrooms in hotel on Palmer Township border.

$13,000 in Jewelry Purchased with Stolen Identity, Police Say

Man accused in Palmer Park Mall identity theft is also accused of buying more than $13,000 in jewelry with a stolen identity from a Lehigh Valley Mall store, court records say.

Police Officer Breaks Toe Chasing Man at Palmer Park Mall

Palmer Township police officers chase a man on foot in Palmer Park Mall Tuesday night, according to court records.

Woman Cashed $3,000 in Fake Checks, Police Say

Easton resident Yolanda Santana accused of writing checks from an apparently fictitious company. She allegedly cashed them at Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township.

Route 22 Ramp Work in Palmer

PennDOT says work will take place though Monday on ramps on Route 22.

Route 248 Closed from Vehicle Fire

Route 248 was shut both ways for an hour Wednesday morning due to a vehicle fire.

Alleged Palmer Police Computer Scammer Denied Bail Reduction

District Judge Jackie Taschner of Palmer said that Charlie Sandt Jr. could still endanger consumers.

Three Dwelling Fires Sparked Forks Fire Calls

Forks Township handled three dwelling fires and a structure fire, according to recent fire department report.

Routes 611, 22, 33 Top Road Work This Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned for around Palmer and Forks townships this week.

Sinkhole-Plagued Northwood Avenue Reopens

Shut twice in the past month because of sinkholes, Northwood Avenue in Palmer Township has opened once again.

Two Suffer Injuries in Stockertown Crash

Motor vehicle accident took place at intersection of Routes 33 and 191 in Stockertown Wednesday afternoon.

'Get an E-Z Pass,' Bridge Commission Tells I-78 Drivers

Traffic expected to increase on Interstate 78 near Easton as Route 22 construction begins.

Sinkholes Scaring Palmer Residents

Safety concerns raised as sinkholes open up once again on Northwood Avenue.

Sinkholes Shut Northwood Avenue Again

Palmer Township authorities say Northwood Avenue could be shut again for several days.

UGI Repairs Gas Line on Route 248

Utility work begins Monday and runs through Friday.

Route 611, Uhler Road Among Projects This Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned for Forks and Palmer townships this week.

Grandmother's Terror: 'Help Me Before They Come Back'

Man ordered to stand trial in home invasion case that authorities say led to Wilson woman's death.

Counterfeit Checks Cashed at Walmart, Police Say

Easton woman charged with cashing two counterfeit checks at Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township.

'I Thought This Was the End for Me,' Robbery Victim Says

Easton couple gets state prison sentence for holding up Lower Nazareth pharmacy.

Routes 22, 33, 78 Top Road Work This Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned in and around Palmer and Forks Townships this week.

Teen Charged in Stolen Dirt Bike Case

An Easton teenager was charged Wednesday in connection with the theft of a dirt bike in Palmer Township, according to court papers.

Woman Pushed From Vehicle, Then Run Over Questioned

Palmer Township police detectives meet Thursday afternoon with Wilson woman who was pushed from a vehicle and then run over Monday night.

Summer Youth Police Academy Details Announced

Forks and Palmer police departments will hold summer youth police academy from July 15-19.

Driver Ran Over Woman After Pushing Her Out of SUV, Police Say

Driver sought, Wilson woman injured after being pushed from vehicle at Palmer Park Mall.

Man Stole $450 in Teeth Whitening Strips, Razors and More, Police Say

Easton man charged with taking health and beauty items for Giant in Palmer Township.

Palmer Police Accreditation Plan Progressing

Palmer Township Police Chief Larry Palmer said his department should be on track for state accreditation by March 2014.

Forks Summer Youth Police Academy Saved

Forks Township Police will team up with the Palmer Township Police Department to offer a joint youth police academy this summer.

Road Work Projects for Palmer/Forks This Week

These are the projects PennDOT has planned for Palmer and Forks Townships this week.

Woman Had Crack in Bra, Cash in Panties, Police Say

Wilson borough woman faces drug charges after making alleged drug sale at Bethlehem Township shopping center, according to arrest affidavit.

Best Buy Employee Swipes Laptop, Camera, Police Say

A Best Buy employee has admitted to police and the store that he stole a laptop and camera with a total value of about $1,050, court records say.

Home Garage Fire Highlights Forks Fire Calls

The Forks Fire Department handled 62 calls in February, more than double than in January.

Mexico-to-Lehigh Valley Meth Ring Led by Bethlehem Man, AG says

Pa. attorney general says narcotics agents have busted an international meth ring that distributed $7 million worth of drugs in the Lehigh Valley in the last five years.