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Two Berks fire company leaders killed in Route 222 crash

April 6, 2026 at 10:28 am

Driver charged in crash that killed 2 Berks firefighters

New York man, who police say was driving drunk, was jailed on outstanding warrants while awaiting arraignment on hit-and-run, vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter charges.

Black bunting is draped over the Walnuttown Fire Company sign after Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Chief Robert R. Shick Jr. were killed in a crash on Route 222 while searching for a missing woman in Richmond Township on Saturday. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley is urging a ban on hiring new employees who have ICE training. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh County controller urges policy against hiring former ICE agents

Fran Volpe stands in Volpe's Sports Bar at Fifth and Broad streets in Emmaus on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. (Catherine Meredith/The Morning Call)

Sports bar closes after nearly two decades in the Lehigh Valley

Emergency crews respond this morning Saturday, April 4, 2026, to a small aircraft that was forced to make an emergency landing on I-78 eastbound in Weisenberg Township. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

‘I don’t want to land on the highway’: Air traffic audio sheds light on I-78 plane landing

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Lehigh Valley food safety report: Roaches, rodents; moldy bologna, ice; clams, tortillas on floor

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Sports bar closes after nearly two decades in the Lehigh Valley
Sports bar closes after nearly two decades in the Lehigh Valley
Two Berks fire company leaders killed in Route 222 crash
Two Berks fire company leaders killed in Route 222 crash
Plane makes emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County; highway reopens [Updated]
Plane makes emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County; highway reopens [Updated]
Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator’s rescue emerge
Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator’s rescue emerge
‘I don’t want to land on the highway’: Air traffic audio sheds light on I-78 plane landing
‘I don’t want to land on the highway’: Air traffic audio sheds light on I-78 plane landing
WATCH: Interstate 78 emergency plane landing caught on video
WATCH: Interstate 78 emergency plane landing caught on video
Retail Watch: Long-time employee takes the helm as popular Quakertown brewery reopens
Retail Watch: Long-time employee takes the helm as popular Quakertown brewery reopens
Motorcyclist dies weeks after Allentown crash
Motorcyclist dies weeks after Allentown crash
Boys basketball: Trevor Miller resigns as Lehighton coach due to ‘disappointing situation’
Boys basketball: Trevor Miller resigns as Lehighton coach due to ‘disappointing situation’
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Local News

A food drive coinciding with the end of federal food assistance will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 , from 12 to 4 p.m. outside the Pottstown Grocery Outlet on State Street. (MediaNews Group File Photo)

Quakertown Grocery Outlet reopens after fire

Grocery Outlet reopened after a small fire forced it to temporarily close near Quakertown.

Sports

Freedom celebrates after beating Nazareth 2-1 in the EPC softball championship game last May at Patriots Park. The Patriots are off to a good start in 2026 and look like a championship contender again. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley softball’s elite 8: Unbeaten Freedom and Palmerton are in top 3

Freedom and Palmerton are two of the three unbeaten teams left in District 11 softball as the season rapidly moves toward the midway point

Things to Do

Jeff Foxworthy will bring his stand-up comedy to the State Theatre on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Easton. (Kelsey Edwards)

Interview: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy previews State Theatre performance

"I’ve always loved the State Theatre. It’s been many years since I’ve been there so I’m really excited to come back," Foxworthy said.

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Plane makes emergency landing on I-78 eastbound in Weisenberg Township.
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Opinion

A crucifix is seen during Easter Sunday Mass on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Crime and Public Safety

Emergency crews respond this morning Saturday, April 4, 2026, to a small aircraft that was forced to make an emergency landing on I-78 eastbound in Weisenberg Township. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

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Plane makes emergency landing on I-78 eastbound in Weisenberg Township.

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Allentown

LANTA is proposing another cut back on routes. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

LANTA proposes more Lehigh Valley bus route cuts, will hold public meeting. See the list

LANTA may alter some of its routes in June, and the Lehigh Valley’s transit agency...

Bethlehem Area

Mary Stofanak Rzucidlo, 92, of Bethlehem shows her Easter basket filled with food Saturday, April 4, 2026, to be blessed by Rev. Giuseppe Esposito on Holy Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Stofanak Rzucidlo has been getting her Easter baskets blessed since she was 8 years old. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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