If you think it’s only John Q. Public that gets handcuffed and detained by police unlawfully you’ll be happy to know that in Chula Vista, California firefighters are treated just as fairly.
A California firefighter was placed in handcuffs last week and detained by California Highway Police (CHP) while helping crash victims, all for refusing to move a fire truck after being told it was parked inappropriately in the midst of an emergency. Continue reading
West Easton had about a dozen residents at the council meeting last night with concerns about plowing, lack of salt, and other problems with the rash of snowfalls we’ve incurred this year.
The residents were obviously frustrated, but still remained courteous during the public comment portion of the meeting. Continue reading
West Easton Borough has been asking nicely for residents to keep snow emergency routes clear of vehicles during snow storms.
The niceties may be coming to an end for the few who don’t move their cars. A garage may be sought to do some towing. Continue reading
Rarely do I take an interest in Hollywood, other than to find out what movie is going to be released. However, the latest Woody Allen – Mia Farrow flap that has been dredged up again by Dylan Farrow (Mia’s daughter) has given me an “Aha moment,” as Oprah would say. Continue reading
I noticed a comment on the Lehigh Valley Ramblings blog that indicates it was left by Easton Mayor Sal Panto. The comment was left on a blog entry about the salt shortages in many of the Northampton County communities. Continue reading
At about 8:04 tonight, fifty years ago, it is estimated that 73 million Americans were watching The Ed Sullivan Show as the Beatles made their live U.S. television debut. Sullivan gave his now-famous intro, “Ladies and gentlemen… The Beatles!” and after a few seconds of rapturous cheering from the audience, the band kicked into “All My Lovin’.” Continue reading
