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Obituaries | Week of June 19

Madeline M. Dilcherd  Madeline M. Dilcherd, 99, of Bushkill Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late William E. Dilcherd, with whom she...

Waste issues at Allen Township Dog Park may lead to temporary closures

The Allen Township Dog Park may soon face temporary closures due to ongoing issues with pet waste not being properly disposed of by dog owners.  During the June 10 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting,...

Lehigh Township Supervisors hear updates on Jaindl project and township fire

During the June 10 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, several requests were made for extensions on township projects. After hearing from the applicants, the board agreed to grant extensions of time for plan approval to...

Bath Borough Council greenlights $5k in funding for Spuds & Spurs Festival; discusses recent...

At its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 9, Bath Borough Council addressed preparations for the upcoming Spuds & Spurs Festival, infrastructure improvements, vandalism prevention and the introduction of several new ordinances. First, Terry DeGroot,...

16th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal brings hundreds of pets and paw-rents to...

On Sunday, June 8, Paw Prints on the Canal returned for its 16th year, drawing hundreds of animal lovers and their furry companions to Northampton’s Canal Street Park. The beloved event featured more than...

Moore Township Supervisors approve park improvements; consider firearms ordinance

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 3. During reports, Patrolman Thomas D. Roberts provided the police department’s monthly report for May, which included 273 total incidents, seven written/verbal warnings issued, 16...

Northampton Borough appoints animal control officer; discusses continued Tri-Boro concerns

During their meeting on June 5, the Northampton Borough Council appointed Danielle Ford as animal control officer. Ford is no stranger to the borough or animal safety and welfare. Her family owns AfFORDable Pet...

Vandals repeatedly strike playgrounds and facilities in Northampton; police investigating

Another Northampton Borough park has been targeted by vandalism, part of a trend that has cost the borough thousands of dollars in equipment repairs and replacements. The latest target, a merry-go-round, will not be...

Obituaries | Week of June 12

Robert and Gretchen Ackerman  It is with immense sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved parents, Dr. Robert J. Ackerman, age 74, and Gretchen A. (Putz) Ackerman, age 75. Their lives...

Racing past limits: Nazareth Soapbox Derby celebrates first female winner

For the third consecutive year and eighth racing season, Nazareth held its annual soapbox derby on Saturday, June 7, which was presented by The Lehigh Conference of Churches. The Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association derby...
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