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Northampton Superintendent presents revised health and safety plan
During the Northampton Area School District Board of Directors meeting, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik presented proposed revisions to the district’s health and safety plan. The plan, which made masks mandatory, was last approved in August....
Northampton Area High School makes return to live theatre with Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
On November 19 and 20, Northampton Area High School’s drama club put on their performance of Neil Simon’s comedy “Fools.” One of Simon’s lesser-known plays, “Fools” tells the story of the remote Ukrainian village...
Northampton Borough Council discusses vacant seat, holiday events
The Northampton Borough Council met on Thursday, Nov. 18 to discuss the first ward vacancy on council, the 2022 budget, and upcoming holiday events.
Council has 30 days, or until Nov. 25, to appoint someone...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Lower Saucon Twp.
Road name: Flint Hill Road
Between: PA 412 and Bucks County Line
Type of work: Crack Sealing
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date: Nov. 22
Est...
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...
