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Through her lens: Norma McFall Collmar’s historic portrait of Easton
March marks the beginning of spring, a season of renewal and growth, as nature awakens with blooming flowers and longer, sunnier days. It’s also Women’s History Month, which is a time to celebrate the...
Northampton drivers urged to stay alert for future Route 329 repairs
Drivers passing through a major Northampton Borough intersection are asked to practice caution over the next several weeks. On March 14, a 30-foot culvert at Route 329 and Main Street collapsed. Now, the borough’s...
Obituaries | Week of March 27
Georgie Ann Zeigler
Georgie Ann Zeigler, 77, of Bath, Pa., passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks in Easton, Pa. Born June 15, 1947 in Bethlehem Twp., Pa., she...
Mattie’s Strudel Haus in Bath announces business shift
Mattie’s Strudel Haus in Bath recently announced their plan on social media to shift to a more flexible setup.
Although business will continue, the new setup entails closing their brick-and-mortar establishment.
The bakery, which currently resides...
East Allen Township Vol. Fire Dept. updates supervisors on future plans to encourage enrollment
East Allen Township Deputy Fire Chief Ray Henry appeared before the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday, March 13. He presented several updates from the department, as well as plans to encourage...
Northampton School Board hears budget presentations; rescinds superintendent’s resignation
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, March 10, the board was presented with two budget presentations for consideration.
First, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Executive Director Christopher Wolfel presented the General Operating Budget proposal...
Obituaries | Week of March 20
Darryl E. Dech
Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Dech passed away on March 11, 2025, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife Robin (Fisher) Dech, sister Susan (Dech) Connor, wife...
Residents ask Allen Township supervisors to consider police force as township grows
As Allen Township continues to welcome new businesses and residents, some citizens wonder whether it is time for the township to consider a police force.
“The township has grown tremendously,” said resident Craig Poliner during...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Lower Saucon Township
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions.
Start...
Looking Back | Bath Portland Cement Company: Part 4 of 4
In today’s column we will be visiting Franks Corner. Mrs. Barbara Wiemann, historian of the Governor Wolf Historical Society and former librarian at the Easton Area Public Library, has thoroughly researched the history of...