Primo Hoagies Coming to Trexlertown

Work is proceeding on a Primo Hoagies franchise in Trexlertown. But a company spokesman couldn't confirm the opening date.

Fans of Primo Hoagies in Upper Macungie will have to wait just a little longer to get their fix. A spokesman at the Gloucester City, N.J., franchise office said Wednesday that there still isn't a timetable for the grand opening of the Trexlertown location. Construction workers were busy Wednesday morning inside the 7150 Hamilton Blvd. storefront, sandwiched between Big Lots! and a bagel store, on the Redner's Market side of the shopping center. Primo Hoagies has Lehigh Valley locations in South Whitehall, Bethlehem and Easton. The Trexlertown location will be joined by another franchise in South Bethlehem, according to the company's website. The store will offer hot and cold sandwiches, both with and without meat, available on bread or …

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1 Hurt When Car Hits Trexlertown House, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police are still investigating the crash, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Upper Macungie Police say they are currently investigating a Wednesday accident that sent a car into a home at 1232 Trexlertown Road in Trexlertown. Police said Ammeris Fernandez, 32, of Allentown was driving on Trexlertown Road at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday when she left the roadway. Her car crashed into the home and a tree at 1232 Trexlertown Road. Fernandez was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries and a blood alcohol test, police said. Police said no charges have been filed against Fernandez. No one in the home was injured, police said.

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Trexlertown Stabbing Case Heads to County Court

Demar Campbell, 28, of Allentown, allegedly stabbed Anesha Byron on Feb. 8 in Trexlertown. The case was forwarded to Lehigh County Court Friday by District Judge Jacob Hammond following a preliminary hearing.

Demar Campbell, a 28-year-old Allentown resident, will face charges in Lehigh County Court in connection with a Feb. 8 stabbing in Trexlertown. District Judge Jacob Hammond, in a preliminary hearing Friday, forwarded charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, possession of an instrument of crime and other charges, according to online court records. Upper Macungie Police were dispatched to 1127 Trexlertown Road on a report of a man and woman arguing in the street near a car on the morning of Feb. 8 at approximately 3:38 a.m. When they arrived, they found Campbell, of 1327 Chew St., and Anesha Byron, 35, sitting in a running 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Byron was crying. She had been stabbed in the abdomen, police said. …

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Man Stabs Woman in Car in Trexlertown, Police Say

Demar Campbell , 28, of Allentown is charged with aggravated assault and other offenses following an early morning stabbing, police say.

An Allentown man faces multiple charges following an early morning stabbing in a car in front of 1127 Trexlertown Road, according to Upper Macungie Police. Police said they were dispatched to Trexlertown Road on a report of a man and woman arguing in the street near a car. When they arrived at 3:38 a.m. Friday, police said, they found Demar Campbell, 28, of 1327 Chew St., Allentown, and Anesha Byron, 35, sitting in a running 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Byron was crying. She had been stabbed in the abdomen, police said. According to the arrest affidavit, Byron told police the two had been arguing because she wanted Campbell to take her home and he refused. They had pulled over in the car, police said, and Campbell stabbed Byron with a folding…

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Trexlertown Antique Sign Selling for $276 on eBay

A colorful 1900s sign from a Trexlertown company is for sale on eBay

An eBay seller from Ohio is asking $276 (price reduced from $335 in November) for a color, die-cut antique sign circa 1900 from a Trexlertown company. The sign is an advertisement for the J.H. Geisler flour, feed and lumber company. It shows a lovely lady seated on a bench with a basket of flowers. It measures 16 by 11 1/2 and has staple holes where the sign probably once held a calendar.

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Trexlertown Antique Sign Selling for $335 on eBay

A colorful antique sign from an Upper Macungie business is for sale on eBay for $335

  An eBay seller from Ohio is asking $335 for a color, die-cut antique sign circa 1900 from a Trexlertown company. The sign is an advertisement for the J.H. Geisler flour, feed and lumber company. It shows a lovely lady seated on a bench with a basket of flowers. It measures 16 by 11 1/2 and has staple holes where the sign probably once held a calendar.

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Crash Shuts Down Route 222 South

State police close Route 222 Monday morning because of a truck fire and diesel spill.

Route 222 southbound is closed near Route 100 in Trexlertown because of a truck fire as well as downed wires and a fuel spill, according to multiple reports. There are heavy traffic delays and drivers are urged to avoid the area. Did you see the fire? Upload your photos to this story. State police on the scene are directing traffic off of Route 222 southbound onto Route 100. The accident was first reported around 10:20 a.m. with heavy smoke showing in the area. Occupants of the truck were able to get out safely, according to a Morning Call report.

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Tom De Martini

8:25 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012

A shout out to Edward Earley for sending in photos of this morning's crash.   more ›

Supervisors Deny Goodwill Fire Co. Plan

The fire company asked Upper Macungie Township to pay for electrical contracting, but supervisors said it smacked of favoritism.

Upper Macungie supervisors denied the request of Goodwill Fire Company #1 of Trexlertown to pay more than $4,800 for electrical contracting services. There are three fire companies in the township -- Station 56, Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company and Goodwill Fire Company #1 -- and to pay for electrical contracting repairs would be favoritsim, according to township supervisor Sam Ashmar. "It's a Catch-22 situation. We already paid for roof repairs and we're going to defer any more capital improvements," Ashmar said. Ashmar said the board is waiting for the capital budgets of all three fire companies, which have not come back from auditing.

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Velodrome in Trexlertown Hiring Medical Staff

EMTs and other medical professionals are needed to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center.

Valley Preferred Cycling Center is now hiring experienced medical staff. The Velodrome in Trexlertown is looking for EMTs, Paramedics and PHRNs with current CPR certification. All applicants must have a minimum of one year pre-hospital experience. The cycling center provides emergency care to world-class athletes at the premier track cycling venue in the U.S. Part-time per diem shifts up to three nights per week are offered to qualified personnel. For more information or to apply, please contact: Steve Kline, Medical Staff Coordinator 484-256-5197 vpccmedics@yahoo.com

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