Category Archives: Bushkill Twp

News, events and more for Bushkill Township, PA

Luke Hahn's Parents Suing Tank Manufacturer

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The parents of Luke Hahn have named the propane tank manufacturer in a lawsuit following the July 5th death of heir son. The suit specifically names American Welding and Tank Co as well as Inergy Propane. The Hahn’s attorney Mark Altemose is alleging that the tank was installed negligently which led to the July 5th…

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Mario Andretti To Lead Guinness Book Wine Tasting Attempt

Mario Andretti will be serving as toastmaster in a world record attempt for the largest simultaneous toast being orchestrated by the Pennsylvania Winery Association. The Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast will be held at 4PM on Saturday August 14th at 60 of the state’s 130 wineries. In the Lehigh Valley the following wineries are participating: Amore…

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Marco Andretti Buys Father's Bushkill Twp Home

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Marco Andretti has decided to keep it in the family by purchasing his father Michael Andretti’s 12,000+ sq ft Bushkill Twp home. The home which feature six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a library, an exercise and game room, a wine cellar, a pool and a nine-hole golf course, was previously on the market for $6 million….

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Bushkill Twp Man Admits to Inappropriate Contact With Teen

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A Bushkill Twp man has admitted to supplying a 16 year old girl with drugs and alcohol as well as fondling her. Bryan Konrath, 47, admitted to providing the teen with alcohol and cocaine as well smoking marijuana with the girl on numerous occasions between January and July 2009. Konrath also groped the girl telling…

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Deceased Local Author Has Final Work Published – History Of Bushkill Twp

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James Wright, the long time Nazareth teacher and local historian had his 7th and final book published 2 years after his death. Wright was first approached in 2006 by Willard Werkheiser who owned a farm in the township since the 1940s and also served in local government in the 1950s. He wanted Wright to pen…

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Pburg Man Pulled Over in Bushkill Twp 3x Legal Limit

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A Phillipsburg, NJ man has been charged with a DUI after finding his BAC to be three times the legal limit while traveling in Bushkill Twp. Stephen Wilson, 40, was seen traveling over 90 mph in the southbound lanes of Route 33. Police were finally able to get Wilson to pull over in the township…

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Former Holy Family Janitor Headed to Northampton County Court

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A former janitor at the Holy Family school is Nazareth is heading to Northampton Country court on allegations of stalking a student. John A. Simak, the 67 yr old former janitor and Bushkill Twp resident was accused of telling a female student that he loved her and wanted to kiss her. He is alleged to…

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