Jimmy Carter at Lafayette, Cartwright on 'Colbert' Top Easton News

Former President Jimmy Carter came to Lafayette College Monday, telling lecture attendees that the United States needs to be a "champion of peace." Carter's address was the college's first-ever Robert and Margaret Pastor Lecture in International Affairs, named for a Lafayette College alumnus who later worked for the Carter White House.

Sister's Death Inspired Woman to Fight Domestic Violence

When you lose someone to violence, Heidi Markow says, your life gets lost inside a fog. She speaks from experinece. In 2005, Markow's sister, Robin Shaffer, was murdered by her estranged husband. It was this experience that led Markow to start the Beginning Over Foundation, which works to help the survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives.

Woman Charged with Littering in 'Suspicious Purse' Case

Easton police say they will try to get restitution for costs incurred when bomb squad and fire department personnel responded to 'suspicious purse' report.

Rep. Matt Cartwright Talks Crayola on 'Colbert Report'

Stephen Colbert's "Better Know a District" feature on "The Colbert Report" put U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-17, in the national spotlight Thursday night.

Two Summer Projects Announced for Easton Schools

Roof work is slated for Easton Area High School, along with masonry work at Paxinosa Elementary this summer.