Woman's Beating Death, 'Lucky' Hess Station Top Local News

Here are some of the top North Whitehall posts that ran last week.

James Albright, 55, of Lowhill Township is charged in beating death of his wife, Carol Albright, 54, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.

'Lucky' Hess Station Sells 3 Winning Powerball Tickets

What's up with the Hess gas station on Route 309 in Orefield? It's sold three winning lottery with large jackpots—in February, March and April.

Parkland's 'Phantom of the Opera' Gets Standing Ovation

Shouts of 'Bravo!' after Parkland High School's stellar opening night of 'Phantom of the Opera' brought the audience to its feet.

Parkland Superintendent Richard Sniscak told a board committee that work continues on the 2013-14 budget. A budget presentation is scheduled for April 16.

'Hell's Kitchen' Chef Jessica a Hit at Viewing Party

Chef Jessica Lewis, a Parkland High School grad who is a contestant on 'Hell's Kitchen,' watches the sixth episode with friends and family at viewing party Tuesday night at Roma Ristorante.

Richard D. Hoffman, 61, a retired Parkland School District teacher, died Monday.