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Looking Back | Coal to War, part 4 of 6

Do our older readers remember when they bought war bonds during World War II? Both Mr. Oberly and this writer recall when we bought 10-cent bond stamps from our school teachers. You could also buy...

East Allen Supervisors reject Atiyeh request, approve 2022 budget for advertisement

During their November 10 meeting, the East Allen Township Supervisors rejected the request by developer Abraham Atiyeh to change zoning ordinance language that would allow age-qualified housing on 25 acres.  On October 28, Atiyeh presented...

Moore Elementary holds Veterans Day program

Moore Elementary held their Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 despite a smaller turnout than normal due to COVID-19. Elementary school math teacher Katy Dremock started the event years ago due to the countless...

‘Tis The Season | Holiday Festivities in Northampton County

TREE LIGHTINGS Allen Township- N/A Bangor Borough- Saturday, Dec. 4 along with Holiday Artisan Market on Broadway from noon to 6 p.m. Bath Borough- Sunday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in Monocacy Creek Park. Tree lighting honoree-...

Veterans in Northampton are honored in annual service

Veterans in Northampton and across the country were honored in a moving Veteran’s Day service hosted by the Northampton Joint Veterans Organization on Saturday, November 13. Despite the slight drizzle and cold chill, residents...

Pool Road concerns raised at Moore Township BOS meeting

At their Nov. 4 meeting, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors discussed Pool Road concerns, the Wheel Collision Center land development plan, and the 2022 budget.  Residents raised concerns about high-speed illegal left turns onto...

NASD Superintendent addresses Seemsville Road project, violence in schools

At the November 8 school board meeting, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik discussed the Seemsville Road project and violence in district schools following questions from residents.  East Allen Township resident Maggie Kemp lives near the potential Seemsville...

Bath Borough discusses parking concerns and signs emergency contract with paver

The Borough of Bath Council meeting on Monday, November 8, was a busy one for members of council, manager Brad Flynn, and Mayor Fiorella Mirabito.  Several business owners approached council with concerns over parking. Tom...

Bath Borough honors dedicated employee and long-standing local business

During the Borough of Bath Council meeting on Monday, November 8, Mayor Fiorella Mirabito presented two honors: one to a hardworking borough employee and another to a local business with over 60 years of...

Northampton Borough Council remembers late Councilman Keith Piescienski

On Thursday, November 4, Northampton Borough Council and Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst remembered late councilman and former borough Fire Chief Keith Piescienski.  Piescienski passed away on October 26. Born and raised in Northampton, he served...
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