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Car Hopping Duo Charged in Tatamy

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The pair of car hoppers previously charged in Palmer and Nazareth are now facing charges in Tatamy. Leonard and Scott Dittmar continue to rack up charges in the months long car hopping spree throughout Nazareth, Palmer, Tatamy and beyond. Tatamy is adding burglary, 34 counts of conspiracy, theft, and 13 counts of receiving stolen property….

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Nazareth Graduate, Yankees Employee Bringing World Series Trophy Home For Career Day

Connie Schwab, a 25 year old Tatamy resident and New York Yankees front office employee has a very special item she will be bringing to Nazareth High School’s Career Day. Schwab will be at Career Day on May 7th but she wont be alone. Along with her will come the 2009 World Series Trophy (and…

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Third Arrest in Nazareth Car Hopping Thefts

Nazareth police have arrested a 3rd person in connection with the car hoppings that had been occurring throughout the area. Police arrest a 16 year old Bangor High School student for allegedly conspiring with Leonard and Scott Dittmar in their stealing spree. The boy is being held in held in juvenile detention and faces theft…

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Car Hopping Pair Formally Charged in Nazareth Thefts

Leonard and Scott Dittmar, the men charged with the recent thefts in Palmer Twp, have been formally charged with at least 47 Nazareth thefts as well. Some of the items stolen include coins, tools, cigarettes, GPS units, cell phones, frozen food and wallets. Police are in the process of trying to identify which items can…

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Nazareth Car Theft Suspects in Custody

After months of thefts in Nazareth and the surrounding area 2 men are finally in police custody. Leonard Dittmar, 37, a homeless man, and his 19 year old nephew Scott Dittmar were arrested in Palmer Twp after stealing from 21 unlocked cars in the township. The van the men were driving was stopped and some…

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2010 Census Day

Today is National Census Day. Most area residents have received 2010 Census forms which are to be filled out based on who lives in your household on April 1st. Just a couple things to remember the Census is very important in allocating funding to area as well as representation in congress. Census data is protected…

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Route 33 Interchange Developers Seek County Funding

Charles Chrin Cos who recently received Northampton County Council support for its proposed interchange on Tatamy Rd is seeking Northampton County funding for the project. The interchange  would help feed access to Route 33 for their Commerce Centre which is anchored by a Porsche regional distribution center. The County has $6.9 million available via the…

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