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2 men who died in Northampton County crash are identified [Updated]

February 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

College football: Kevin Cahill leaves Lehigh to become the head coach at Yale

Cahill went 23-14 in three seasons, but 21-5 over the last two years as Lehigh became one of the best teams in FCS football

Lehigh football coach Kevin Cahill and players celebrate their 42-32 win in a Patriot League battle against Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Lafayette’s Fisher Stadium in Easton during the 161th edition of college football’s most-played rivalry.

Residents dig themselves out Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Williams Township. The Lehigh Valley escaped the brunt of the winter storm, with areas reporting between just 3 and 6 inches as of midnight. A few more inches were expected to fall before the storm fully leaves the region Monday morning. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Why Lehigh Valley snow totals from winter storm were less than expected, and what’s coming this week

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What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students

Southern Lehigh’s Brock Frable fights off a shot attempt by Nazareth’s Elijah Simak and wins District 11 Class 3A gold at 172 pounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Five new No. 1s in Lehigh Valley area high school wrestling rankings

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency has purchased a large property in Upper Bern Township that includes a sprawling warehouse for $87.4 million. (Bill Uhrich – Reading Eagle)

Can Pa. or local authorities block ICE plans for warehouse detention centers? Lehigh Valley officials debate options

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2 men who died in Northampton County crash are identified [Updated]
2 men who died in Northampton County crash are identified [Updated]
How much snow did Lehigh Valley get? Totals from around region
How much snow did Lehigh Valley get? Totals from around region
Lehigh County man had 3,000 images of child sex abuse, DA says
Lehigh County man had 3,000 images of child sex abuse, DA says
Snow continues across Lehigh Valley as region avoids worst of storm; shift in track drops totals
Snow continues across Lehigh Valley as region avoids worst of storm; shift in track drops totals
Northampton County crash shuts down Route 191; coroner called to scene
Northampton County crash shuts down Route 191; coroner called to scene
Snow ends across Lehigh Valley, which avoids worst of winter storm crippling parts of Northeast
Snow ends across Lehigh Valley, which avoids worst of winter storm crippling parts of Northeast
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Chemicals stored with produce, rodent harborage, smoke damage
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Chemicals stored with produce, rodent harborage, smoke damage
Why Lehigh Valley snow totals from winter storm were less than expected, and what’s coming this week
Why Lehigh Valley snow totals from winter storm were less than expected, and what’s coming this week
College football: Kevin Cahill leaves Lehigh to become the head coach at Yale
College football: Kevin Cahill leaves Lehigh to become the head coach at Yale
What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students
What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students

Local News

A popular trend in boating is the spacious dual console model with hardtop as exemplified by this Cobia model to be featured at the Atlantic City Boat Show this week. (Photo courtesy of Tom Tatum)

Outdoors: Atlantic City boat show a sign that spring is around the corner

One of the largest boat shows in the country starts Wednesday, Feb. 25

Sports

Catasauqua’s coach Eric Snyder, watches his team play against Pleasant Valley during an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference boys basketball game on Monday, Dec.29, 2025, at Northern Lehigh High School in Slatington. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

District 11 boys basketball: 3A bracket offers compelling semifinal matchups

While District 11 6A boys basketball has been surprising, 3A may be the most compelling

Things to Do

Husband and wife duo Vicki Peterson (of The Bangles) and John Cowsill (of The Cowsills) perform Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Sellersville Theater. (Henry Diltz)

The Bangles’ Vicki Peterson and The Cowsills’ John Cowsill bring harmonies, hits to Sellersville Theater

Husband-and-wife duo Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will bring their Americana harmonies and hits from The Bangles, The Cowsills and The Beach Boys to their Sellersville Theater performance.

Opinion

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Faith & Values: Placing your trust in God

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Crime and Public Safety

Emergency crews were dispatched Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Nazareth Pike and Gradwohl Switch Road in Lower Nazareth Township. (Rich Rolen./Special to The Morning Call)

Northampton County crash shuts down Route 191; coroner called to scene

The Northampton County coroner's office was called to a crash on Nazareth Pike in Lower...

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Pennsylvania News

An estimated 500 trucks loaded with coal travel the main road through the center of Girardville in Schuylkill County daily.
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Schuylkill County town struggles to conquer curse of coal as it literally crumbles away

Girardville, a tiny, past-its-prime coal borough hidden in the Schuylkill County mountains, could be worth...

National News

A memorial grows outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)

Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie despite authorities urging them to stop

Experts say volunteers can be helpful but should work under the direction of law enforcement.

Allentown

Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks about his Transition Team Report on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown. The report provides strategic guidance and solutions to help shape the next phase of his administration’s work on behalf of Lehigh County residents. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel has a plan to govern. Here’s what’s in it

Siegel said he believes in “an era of chaos and instability,” it’s up for local...

Bethlehem Area

An architect’s rendering of the proposed Ironside Lofts apartment complex on the site of the former Walnut Street parking garage in Bethlehem, from the view of Guetter and West Walnut streets. The rendering was created by Minno Wasko Architects and Planners. (Courtesy of City of Bethlehem)

Bethlehem Council approves 7-story apartment complex at Walnut Street garage

Bethlehem City Council has approved plans for a seven-story apartment building on the site of...