'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22
Beloved Lehigh Valley native Evan D. Modica died at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono on Thursday, Dec. 15. He was 22.
A resident of Plainfield Township, Evan worked as a gasoline attendant at the TA Travel Center in Columbia, NJ, his obituary says.
Evan was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting. He also had a knack for mechanics.
Evan is survived by his loving parents, Jennifer (Werbicky) Modica and Michael D. Modica, Jr.; a sister, Mia Modica; paternal grandparents, Michael, Sr. and April Modica; maternal grandmother, Mary Werbicky; and many extende…
Popular North Jersey Baker Brings Bakeshop Back After Baby
A popular North Jersey bakery that closed when its owner welcomed a baby boy will soon be back in business.
Bake House on Main in Phillipsburg will reopen with a full Christmas menu later this month, and bring things back full swing in January, owner Amber Santini said on Facebook.
Posted by Bake House on Main on Monday, September 12, 2022
Santini and her husband, of Portland, PA, relocated their bakery into the little green house on North Main Street in 2020, four years after opening the shop's initial location in Belvidere.
Specializing in fresh, scratch-made pastries, breads, cupcak…
Phillipsburg Man, 44, Arrested For Selling Heroin, Crack-Cocaine: Prosecutor
A 44-year-old Phillipsburg man was arrested for selling heroin, crack-cocaine, and other drugs, authorities announced Thursday.
Paul Smith III was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute heroin, second-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine, two counts of distributing heroin, and obstruction, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said.
Smith’s arrest was the result of a five-week investigation by the WCPO narcotics task force, which carried out a search warrant at his home on the 400 block of South Main Street, Pfeiffer said.
The search allegedly t…
