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Coroner seeks next of kin for Jim Thorpe man

The Carbon County Coroner’s Office is seeking the next of kin for a 72-year-old Jim Thorpe man who died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home. The coroner’s...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT

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Inflation jumps to 4.2% in May, highest in three years

U.S. inflation increased by 0.5% in May, bringing the 12-month inflation rate to 4.2%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday. That 4.2%...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 9:04 AM EDT

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Lehigh Valley: Heat advisory and severe storm risk

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for the Lehigh Valley from 11 a.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Friday as temperatures climb into the low to mid...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT

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What $500,000 Buys in Carbon County: Sales June 1–7

For prospective homebuyers eyeing Carbon County, this roundup lists properties that sold for $500,000 or less during June 1–7. The report highlights the top five properties in each...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Girls track and field performance list — June 10

This is the current regional performance list for girls high school track and field as of June 10. It compiles the top times and distances across events for...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

How to tell family and work you might have cancer

A reader undergoing tests that increasingly point to multiple myeloma is struggling with how and when to share the news with her three grown daughters and her employer....

Published Jun 10, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT

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James 'Blood' Ulmer, pioneering guitarist, dies at 86

Pioneering guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer has died at 86. His family shared the news in a statement; Ulmer was once compared to Jimi Hendrix for his fearless playing.

Published Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

My best friend keeps canceling plans at the last minute

A reader says her best friend repeatedly accepts invitations then cancels at the last minute with vague excuses — sometimes saying she’s “too tired,” other times that work...

Published Jun 10, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT