Cato’s to close 120 stores, citing ‘negative pressure’ on customers

Company officials said an evaluation found underperforming locations were unlikely to improve, prompting additional closures this year.

Published Sep 28, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Cato’s decision to close additional stores this year comes after an evaluation showed the underperforming locations weren’t likely to improve, company officials said.

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Dry pattern continues in Lehigh Valley with mild temperatures

A weak cold front will cross the Lehigh Valley Tuesday morning and is expected to clear out by midday. Dry weather will then prevail with temperatures gradually warming...

Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT

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Florida woman arrested after leaving four children home alone during Las Vegas trip

Police say a Florida woman was arrested after leaving her four children home alone while she took a multi-day trip to Las Vegas. During that time, a 9-year-old...

Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:17 AM EDT

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All residential properties sold in Carbon County, Oct. 12–18

This listing covers all residential property transfers in Carbon County reported during the week of Oct. 12–18. There were 42 transactions recorded; the median sale was a 960-square-foot...

Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT

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Fluor Marine Propulsion wins $2.4B Pentagon contract for naval nuclear work

On Sept. 24 the Pentagon awarded Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC of Arlington, Virginia, a $2.4 billion contract for Naval Nuclear Propulsion work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. The...