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East Allen Township approves Nor Bath subdivision, explores grant opportunities

During their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted preliminary final approval to a major subdivision project at 5700 Nor Bath Blvd. The plan proposes a 1.2 acre residential...

Northampton resident continues annual tradition for month of October

Since 2016, Northampton resident George Stubits has been helping to spread awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—with his beard. Every October, George goes to Bucks & Babes in Bath to get his beard dyed hot...

Obituaries | Week of Oct. 17

Wilson F. Rissmiller  Wilson F. Rissmiller, 94, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at Alexandria Manor of Bath. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence E. Rissmiller (Hahn)...

Lehigh Township Supervisors receive pushback from political banner citation

During the Oct. 8 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, Brad Rock of Lehigh Engineering addressed the board on behalf of Michael and Karen Haberern, whose subdivision plan was set to expire on Nov. 10. Rock...

Looking Back | Becky’s Drive-In: Part 5 of 5

Today we are concluding my interview with Cindy Beck Deppe, of Becky’s Drive-In.  Cindy was a former student of this writer at Northampton Area Senior High School. Her father built the landmark drive-in theater in...

Nazareth Borough Council approves changes to parking permit ordinance

During the Nazareth Borough Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, resident Becky Butz voiced concerns about some of the conditions in the borough from residents being repeat offenders for code violations. Butz opined that the...

Northampton Borough explores the future of historic Cement Bank building

Private developers want to invest over $1.3 million into a historic Northampton Borough building.  Imperial Reality, who owns the site of the former Cement Bank (most recently PNC Bank) at the corner of Main and...

Obituaries | Week of Oct. 10

Pearl Elizabeth Eberts Pearl Elizabeth Eberts, 105, a beloved centenarian of Wind Gap, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at Walden III. She was...

Moore Township Supervisors hear department and committee updates; address complaints about North Mink Road

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Oct. 1. During reports, Police Chief Gary West stated that for the month of September, the police department had 309 total incidents, 11 verbal/written warnings issued, 19...

Lehigh Township Supervisors discuss newsletter and banners

During the Sept. 24 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Alice Rehrig informed the board that the new maintenance building’s certificate of occupancy has been received. Rehrig is working on collecting all of the...
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