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1 dead, 1 injured in Northampton Borough shooting
On Saturday, September 30 just after 11:30 a.m., the Northampton Borough Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of East Ninth Street in the Northampton Borough for the report of gunshots in the...
Noteworthy Neighbors | The joys and challenges of local dairy and animal farmers
There are quite a few misconceptions about dairy and animal farmers, most of which come from the fact that everything has become so commercialized that many people no longer know where their dairy and...
Northampton County 2023 trick-or-treat dates, Halloween parades
HALLOWEEN PARADES
Bangor - Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Bangor Park
Bath - Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. (rain date Oct. 18)
Catasauqua/North Catasauqua - Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m....
Pa. Historic Preservation Office gives presentation at Bath HARB meeting
The Bath Historical Architecture Review Board held a meeting on Wednesday, September 20 to discuss the Bath Historic District’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places by the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board.
Division Manager...
Obituaries | Week of September 28
Dorothy P. Meckes
Dorothy P. Meckes, 88, of Asbury Chandler Estate, Pen Argyl, formerly of 741 South Delps Rd., Bath, quietly passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Born in Danielsville, Lehigh Township, she was...
Northampton Borough Council approves music festival, asks for fire police volunteers
A new music festival highlighting local bands may soon debut in Northampton Borough. During their September 21 meeting, Northampton Borough Council approved the Equinox Music & Arts Festival for March 19, 2024 at Municipal...
Looking Back | Physicians and Musicians, Part 3 of 6
In this third column, Larry Oberly and this writer are sharing some information about Dr. Haff’s impact on the area. The material was graciously given to Mr. Oberly for the Northampton Area Historical Society...
East Allen Township addresses construction without permits, approves new mower
During their September 13 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors heard from residents concerned over unpermitted construction, specifically driveways and parking pads. During the height of the pandemic, the township was without...
Northampton School Board hears presentation on the social worker’s role in schools
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, September 11, board members and attendees observed a presentation from the district’s social work team.
Nicolette Teles, who is the supervisor of grants and special programs for...
Northampton School Board approves indemnification agreement for Route 329 elementary school
The Northampton School Board met Monday, September 11 during another lengthy meeting.
During personnel/voice vote, the board unanimously approved the revised list of professional and support staff transfers for the current school year, rescinding the...
