Monthly Archives: December 2013

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Radio Host Samantha Layne Returns To Lehigh Valley

5157242My favorite radio personality is finally returning to the Lehigh Valley.

Samantha Layne, formerly of the Michaels and Layne Show on 99.9 The Hawk, who was unceremoniously let go earlier this year by new owners, has found a home in Allentown, PA.

Almost immediately upon the discovery by listeners that she was no longer a part of our morning commute, a Facebook page was started that gained more than 2000 followers to boycott 99.9 The Hawk (WODE), in protest of the new owners decision.

Now, good news has arrived for fans of “Sam.” Continue reading →

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How Much I Love Winter

As I look out my window this morning I have an urge to write about the new snow and the winter season that hasn’t officially started yet.

Others like to write about the beauty of winter. Such as:

Fresh snow on the trees and Jack Frost nipping at noses.
Fun snowball fights and making snow angels.
Sledding with the family and enjoying a warm fire.
Enjoying the skiing and snowboarding opportunities.

In general, I’m reminded it is a time of year that creates great memories.

Here are my thoughts, as I grab my Arctic Blast Ergonomic Snow Shovel: Continue reading →

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Former Forty Fort Police Chief May Be West Easton Top Cop

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Former Forty Fort Chief of Police and current part-time Wilson Patrolman Frederick Lahovski

West Easton’s mayor has been speaking with former Forty Fort Chief of Police Frederick Lahovski to serve as Police Chief of West Easton.

I had been keeping this information close to the vest for the last couple of weeks after hearing in a Wilson Borough business checkout line that an officer named, “Fred,” might become a police chief for a nearby town. Continue reading →

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Mezzacappa Tells Wilson Borough Council “Just Say No” In Letter About Police Coverage

screwedWhen I was told that a resident of West Easton wrote to the Wilson Borough Council, in an effort to screw their own West Easton community out of obtaining police coverage I was skeptical.

After all, it was known that the City of Easton, led by Mayor Panto, wasn’t going to renew the long-standing police contract. If Wilson couldn’t be persuaded to provide police protection, the community of West Easton would be left to depend on State Police, or scramble to create a new police force.

I requested from Wilson any letter received from any West Easton resident that advised their Council against providing police coverage to West Easton. Continue reading →

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Mayor Gross Swears In Re-elected and Appointee Council Members, Tax Collector

raised handWest Easton Mayor Gerald Gross began last nights council meeting with the swearing in of re-elected and incumbent council members Tom Nodoline, Louis Niko, and Tim Jones, along with council appointee, Paul James, who will replace former councilwoman Marion Molleur.

Molleur resigned from the West Easton council by letter, in October. Continue reading →

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Local Reporters Get An Earful At West Easton Council Meeting

earfulLast night’s West Easton Council Meeting found two newspaper reporters in attendance.

Sarah Peters from The Express-Times and freelance writer, Charles Malinchak from The Morning Call were attending to gather information on the West Easton budget for next year. Both highlighted the future West Easton police force in their article titles and reports.

Ms. Peters’ article can be found HERE.

Mr. Malinchak’s article can be found HERE.

They also likely got more than they expected when our council members went into executive session and a resident took the opportunity to speak with them. Continue reading →