Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report
A Lehigh Valley family was unharmed after a fire tore through their Bethlehem home overnight, LehighValleyLive reports.
Emergency crews were called to the home on the 800 block of West Broad Street around midnight Monday, May 23, the outlet says.
The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania was assisting two adults, two children, and one pet, the organization said on Twitter.
The Red Cross provided resources for immediate assistance, comfort kits, blankets & water to two adults, two children & one pet after a multi-family fire in the 800 block of Broad St, Bethlehem, Lehigh …
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday.
Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says.
Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says.
Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler.
Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses.
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Driver Loses Control, Strikes 3 Pedestrians Watching Cars Race In Lehigh Valley: DA
Three people were injured — one seriously — after a driver allegedly lost control of his car, striking them in the Lehigh Valley last year, authorities said.
Jorge Ramon Torres, 24, of Allentown, was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic that struck three people watching cars race on North Dauphin Street and Allentown Drive on Nov. 26, 2021, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca.
Responding officers found the injured victims at the scene around 10:40 p.m., along with an unoccupied, disabled Honda C…