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Northampton County upcoming roadwork

Municipality: City of Bethlehem/Bethlehem Township Road name: Pembroke Road Between: Stefko Boulevard and Easton Avenue Type of work: Crack Sealing Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces Type of restriction: Daytime Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: Jan. 27 Est completion...

Allen Township warns residents of fire fundraising scams; schedules seasonal dog park closure

Supervisor and Fire Chief Dale Hassler issued a warning to residents during the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 14. He said scammers are calling township residents posing as the Allen Township...

Northampton School Board votes on Moore Elementary renovations after nearly 4 years of deliberation

Since March 2021, the Northampton School Board has been deliberating on what to do with Moore Elementary School following a 2019 study performed by FutureThink, which provided an independent analysis of the school district...

Obituaries | Week of Jan. 23

Larry A. Deibert Larry A. Deibert, 75, of Main Street, Slatington, died peacefully early Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Mrs. Kathleen D. (Volk) Deibert since Aug. 8,...

Lehigh Township supervisors conduct first meeting of the year

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 14 following an executive session.  First, Brad Rock of Lehigh Engineering appeared with Zachary Bittner to discuss Bittner’s subdivision plan....

Looking Back | Allen Trust Company

The 1920s was a period of prosperity in the United States when the production of goods by industry rose to record levels. The presidents during the 1920s were Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert...

Bath Borough Council shares state of the borough address; extends sympathies to family of...

During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, Council President Frank Hesch shared a state of the borough address that detailed the borough’s 2024 accomplishments and future projects. First, Hesch thanked Borough Manager...

East Allen Township supervisors plan for 2025

During their reorganization meeting on Jan. 6, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors reconvened for the first time in 2025 and looked ahead to the new year. During the meeting, supervisors unanimously voted...

Obituaries | Week of Jan. 16

Priscilla Lane Pflugler Priscilla Lane Pflugler, 76, formerly of Moorestown, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown, where she was lovingly cared for. Born...

Moore Township supervisors approve purchase of new Public Works dump truck

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Monday, Jan. 6 for their annual reorganization meeting and regular monthly business meeting. During the reorganization meeting, Daniel Piorkowski was reappointed as chairman and David Shaffer was reappointed...
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