Freeze Warning Issued for Lehigh and Northampton Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Lehigh and Northampton counties, effective from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 31 degrees, which can damage sensitive vegetation and crops. Residents are advised to take steps to protect their plants by moving them indoors or covering them with protective materials.

Incumbent Republican Zachary Mako Wins 183rd District Race

In the 183rd District race for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, four-term incumbent Republican Zachary Mako defeated challenger Zachari Halkias. Mako secured a commanding lead in Northampton County with 3,761 votes to Halkias’ 730. While the race was tighter in Lehigh County with both candidates receiving around 800 votes, Mako’s substantial margin in Northampton County proved insurmountable. Zachari Halkias, a member of Slatington Borough Council, was Mako’s first primary challenger since 2018.

Allentown Property Tops Lehigh County’s Real Estate Sales

The most expensive residential real estate sale in Lehigh County during the past week was a house in Allentown that sold for $990,000. A total of 58 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during that period, with an average price of $318,037. The sale prices listed reflect transactions where the title was recorded during the week of April 8, which may not align with the actual sale dates. This news article provides further details on real estate sales in Lehigh County.

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