Category Archives: Bushkill Twp

News, events and more for Bushkill Township, PA

Earthquake Felt in Nazareth

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia this afternoon sending shock waves felt from North Carolina thru New York including the Lehigh Valley. The earthquake hit Virginia a little before 2PM with the shock wave reaching this area shortly after 2PM. Social Media explodes with reports of surprised residents throughout the area feeling that unfamiliar rumbling under their feet.

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Drug Bust At Burger King in Lower Nazareth Twp

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The Northampton County Drug Task Force has released details of a bust that occurred in the Burger King parking lot in Lower Nazareth Twp.  The bust took place on the eventing of 6/20/2011 when an informant was sold a 1/4 ounce of marijuana by Benjamin Donello of Bushkill Twp. Donlleo, 19, proceeded to drive off…

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Nazareth Wrestlers Find Loophole

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The Nazareth Senior wrestlers charged with dealing drugs at Jacobsburg Park have found a loophole that may keep them on the mat for the 2010/11 season. Ryan Krecker and Franco Ferraina were charged earlier this month on various drug charges. The school district has a policy in plan that bans extra-curricular activity for one year…

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Two Nazareth Senior Wrestlers Charged With Dealing Drugs In Bushkill Twp

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Two 17 year old Nazareth High School Seniors have been charged following a July incident at Jacobsburg Park. The Seniors, Ryan Krecker and Franco Ferraina are both varsity wrestlers at Nazareth High School. According to police the boys were at Jacobsburg Park on July 13th when they were approached by police after complaints that the…

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Drought Warning In Effect

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a drought warning that includes Northampton County. The warning calls for a voluntary 10%-15% reduction in water use while the drought conditions continue.

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Bushkill Twp Man Charged in Videotaped Brutal Beating

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A Bushkill Twp man has been charged in connection with a brutal beating in his home after showing a friend a video of the attack. Alan Edward Schellhammer, 22, was questioned initially about the January 28th beating in his home of Noah Eberhardt. At the time Schellhammer denied involvement in the attack and also denied…

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Bike Rally Held To Raise Money For Hahn Family

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Over 250 people riding 150 motorcycles gathered for a bike rally to raise money for the Hahn family after the July 5th accident devastated their family. The rally started on Saturday in Syndersville at Schoch Harley-Davidson. The 50 mile ride weaved through Monroe and Northampton counties including a stop by the scene of the accident…

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