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• Allentown Settles Property Dispute

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 21:32:06 +0000)

  A dispute over blighted properties in Allentown is settled. It was based on the Colonial Theater's property value when it was condemned. The Mendelson Family Trust and the city agreed on a $50,000 settlement this week. The city will pay Mendelson $50,000 for the Colonial building.

  

• Coroner Identifies Teen Killed in Late Night Shooting

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 21:20:06 +0000)

  Gunfire continues to fly in Allentown. In the past week, several people have been shot...two people murdered. The latest killing happened late last night. A young man-- just 17--was shot on a city sidewalk and later died. WFMZ's Eve Tannery reports.
   

  

• Mourners Gather as Philadelphia Police Sergeant is Laid to Rest

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 21:14:47 +0000)

  Tears mixed with rain for a final farewell to one of Philadelphia's finest. Mourners gathered inside and outside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to honor Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski today. WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes was in Philadelphia for the funeral service.
  
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• Coroner Identifies Teen Murder Victim in Allentown

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 12:15:39 +0000)

  The Lehigh County Coroner has identified the victim of a late night shooting last night in Allentown as 17-year-old Davine Law of Liberty Street. Police say the shooting happened around 10:30 last night in the 500 block of North New Street near Allen Street. Law was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury, where he died just after 11:00.
  
  

  

• Soaring Gas Prices Hurting Boaters

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 20:47:36 +0000)

  High gas prices are not only hitting people on the street. People who get behind the wheel on the are feeling it too. Recreational boaters are having to decide whether being on the water is worth the price. WFMZ's Bo Koltnow reports.

  

• Suspected Local Bank Robber Nabbed in Florida

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 16:07:45 +0000)

  An accused Bethlehem bank robber is caught in Florida.  The Bethlehem Police Department was notified today that Peter Quarry was taken into custody this morning. Quarry is accused of robbing the Bank of America on Catasauqua road in Bethlehem in April.
  

  

• Co-Worker of Murder Victim Arrested in Berks County

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 16:17:45 +0000)

  Police have found the co-worker of a Lebanon County woman found dead in her car in Berks County over the weekend. Officials had been looking for Glenn Lyons as a person of interest in the murder of 45-year-old Kathy Leibig. Lyons was arrested on a parole violation yesterday.WFMZ's Melissa Batulis will have more tonight on 69 News at 5:30.
  

  

• Man Walks into Hospital with Gunshot Wounds

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 12:22:34 +0000)

  Police in Allentown say they are also looking into reports of a man walking into the hospital with gun shot wounds. Police say 21 year old Carlos Figueroa told investigators he was shot while standing on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of Court Street.
  

  

Local News: Easton

Local news from around Easton, PA. Provided by The Morning Call.

• Fixing a pillar to his name

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Easton Cemetery hopes to restore marker of signer of Declaration of Independence.
  
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• Coach faces another investigation

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  D.A.'s office says Rob Melosky may have contacted accuser.
  
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• Confused county judge knows one thing: Man must 'pay piper'

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Two women claim to be his wife at Northampton sentencing.
  
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• Judge denies special prosecutor in threats case

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Political consultant is accused of harassing county councilman.
  
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• Easton Area wants to put the brakes on Academy requirement

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Buses must load, unload behind school, Palmer zoners say. District says that's not feasible.
  
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• Williams levies conditional variance on carnival storage

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Williams Township zoners have granted a conditional variance to a resident, allowing him to continue storing carnival equipment.

• Are you ready for the Freddys?

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Emmaus, Freedom and Parkland high schools Thursday topped the list of nominees for the Freddy Awards, with each getting 16 nominations for its musical theater productions.

• Poll shows just one hang-up about banning drivers from using hand-held cell phones

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  The Road Warrior recently sought readers' opinions on a proposed ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving in Pennsylvania. The results are the subject of today's column.

Lehigh Valley Business News

Business news from around The Lehigh Valley brought to you by The Morning Call.

• Tire brand affects mileage

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Manufacturers do little to let drivers know how their products perform.
  
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• Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 17:17:00 -0400)

  Wall Street ended the week with a big decline as investors grappled with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in the credit market and surging energy prices. All three major indexes suffered losses for the week.

• Shoppers spend money cautiously

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Discount retailers and teen stores had best performance in April.
  
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• Rendell plugs energy legislation

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Governor speaks to community leaders at AFC First/Great Bear Bank in Lower Macungie Township.
  
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• Papa John's hits $1 billion in online orders

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Internet sales are growing fast across the industry.
  
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• Tips on buying a hybrid automobile

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Thought about buying a hybrid but have yet to take the plunge? Now may be the time to reconsider. With gas prices high, a hybrid could save you money.

• Ads are tied to Internet searches

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Q: How is it that online advertisers seem to know that I'm thinking of buying a car or planning a big vacation? I find that creepy, so what can I do about it?

• A backlash builds against ethanol

  (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400)

  Opponents say corn is grown instead of other crops, leading to food price spikes.
  
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