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Hundreds of snow geese have died at a Northampton County quarry, with avian influenza suspected as the cause. Authorities are testing the birds and urging the public to report sick or dead wild birds.
Hundreds of snow geese found dead at a Northampton County quarry are suspected to have died from bird flu, with authorities testing and removing the carcasses. The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has affected waterfowl across the U.S., with the public advised to report sick or dead birds and take precautions to prevent spread. The CDC considers the human health risk low, but recommends safety measures for hunters and pet owners.
Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment near the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon Township, with two engines partially in the water. The NTSB is investigating the incident, which involved an eastbound train striking a stopped train, causing a subsequent collision with a westbound train. Diesel fuel and polypropylene pellets spilled into the river, but no hazardous materials were involved, and no injuries were reported. Containment booms were deployed, and local officials assured there was no danger to the public. Riverside Drive is closed, and residents are advised to stay away from the area.
The director of administration for Northampton County in Pennsylvania, Charles M. Dertinger, has resigned following voting problems during the recent municipal election. The county's voting machines experienced programming errors, resulting in incorrect paper-record printouts of votes for Pennsylvania Superior Court. Despite the errors, the election results were certified and deemed fair and accurate. However, the resignation of Dertinger highlights the failures in the county's election process under his leadership.
Officials in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, have reported a glitch with their voting machines during the election, specifically affecting the recording of votes for the retention race for Pennsylvania Superior Court judges. The issue occurred when a voter selected 'yes' or 'no' for one candidate, but the vote was recorded for the other candidate on both the paper ballot and the machine. This problem is limited to the retention of Superior Court judges and only occurs when a voter selects 'yes' for one candidate and 'no' for another. The Elections Division has instructed poll workers to inform voters about the issue and reassure them that their vote will be recorded correctly on the paper receipt.
A programming error in Northampton County's voting machines caused votes to flip when voters split their votes on retention questions for Superior Court judges. County Executive Lamont McClure expressed frustration but assured that all votes will be counted. Poll workers resorted to using provisional ballots after the error was discovered, and the county plans to flip the results during the post-election canvass. The Northampton County Republican Committee intends to appeal the decision. This is not the first time the county has experienced issues with the ES&S voting machines.
A man has died in a house fire in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The fire occurred on Monday morning, and the 64-year-old man was the only occupant of the home. A cat also perished in the fire. Pennsylvania State Police's criminal investigation unit is currently investigating the incident, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
A 64-year-old man was found dead in a house fire in Williams Township, Northampton County. The fire, which also claimed the life of a cat, took about an hour to extinguish. The Pennsylvania State Police's criminal investigation unit is looking into the cause of the fire.