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Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County

July 25, 2026 at 10:18 am

‘Life of the party’: Friends remember Slatington woman killed in Allentown crash

A memorial for Kandi Heller is planned for July 31 at one of her favorite dance clubs, Catch 22 on Hamilton Street. Heller was killed in a violent car crash in Allentown this week.

A memorial to Kandi Jo Heller of Slatington is seen...

A memorial to Kandi Jo Heller of Slatington is seen Friday, July 24, 2026, at North Sixth and Cedar streets in Allentown. Heller, 44, died after a violent crash Wednesday that sent a car into a house nearby. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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A memorial to Kandi Jo Heller of Slatington is seen Friday, July 24, 2026, at North Sixth and Cedar streets in Allentown. Heller, 44, died after a violent crash Wednesday that sent a car into a house nearby. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Pennsylvania state police are investigating a “serious incident” on Friday, July 24, 2026, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, Allen Township, Northampton County. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County

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People enjoy food, sounds and the sights Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year's Musikfest returns July 31-Aug. 9. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County
Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County
Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking
Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking
‘Life of the party’: Friends remember Slatington woman killed in Allentown crash
‘Life of the party’: Friends remember Slatington woman killed in Allentown crash
Allentown lawyer says Haitian truck driver in crash that killed Pa. state trooper was in US legally
Allentown lawyer says Haitian truck driver in crash that killed Pa. state trooper was in US legally
Woman, 44, dies after violent Allentown crash; driver of other vehicle facing burglary charges
Woman, 44, dies after violent Allentown crash; driver of other vehicle facing burglary charges
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LeBron James to play for Philadelphia 76ers, says it will be his ‘last decision’
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Court orders Lehigh County borough to repeal ordinance on firearms
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Acres of sunflowers glow under sunshine Friday, July 24, 2026, during Seiple Farm’s 5th Annual Sunflower Festival in East Allen Township. The festival runs through Monday, Aug. 3. The farm, family-owned and -operated since 1889, is offering 18 different colors of sunflowers to pick over 12 acres, with sweet corn for sale, food trucks and a soybean maze. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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People enjoy the sights, sounds and food Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year the festival will have a special, alcohol-free space called “SoberPlatz” for guests. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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