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Northampton School Board hears budget proposals; considers cutting $270,000 in public library funding amidst...
During the Northampton School Board’s April 14 meeting, directors heard the proposed 2025-26 Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Northampton Community College and updated district budget presentations.
During the 2025-26 BAVTS proposed budget presentation, BAVTS Executive Director...
Obituaries | Week of April 24
Almorinda A. Demko
Almorinda A. Demko, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on Jan. 21, 1940, in Middletown, Rhode Island, she was the daughter...
Northampton Borough Council discusses staff changes, pool prep and spring events
The Borough of Northampton will lose two dedicated employees over the next several weeks. During the April 17 borough council meeting, it was announced that Steve Urban, wastewater sewer plant operator for the borough...
Bath Borough residents voice concerns about nuisance neighbors; council presented with homeless initiatives
During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Monday, April 14, several residents voiced concerns about the deplorable conditions of neighboring properties on Pine Street and East Main Street.
On Pine Street, a resident divulged that...
East Allen Supervisors concerned over widespread dumping
During their April 10 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors expressed concerns over widespread dumping and littering in the township.
“Is illegal dumping worse than ever?” Supervisor Roger Unangst asked township public works...
Obituaries | Week of April 17
Louise Mae Miltenberger
Louise Mae Miltenberger, 97, of Bath, Pa., passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Kenneth H. Miltenberger, who passed in 1997. Born...
Lehigh Township Supervisors prepare for warmer days ahead
During the April 8 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors, Northampton County judge candidate Jeremy Clark introduced himself and invited anyone to ask him questions after the meeting.
Following, Joe Gruber, of Benchmark...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss enhancing safety at Kohls and Indian Trail Road intersection
During their April 8 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed safety enhancements at the intersection of Kohls and Indian Trail roads.
The intersection was recently reopened following bridge construction by PennDOT. This new...
Looking Back | Valley slate quarries
A few weeks ago, Cindy Beck Deppe, of the landmark Becky’s Drive-In in Berlinsville, sent a number of photographs to Larry Oberly and this writer. Her father, William Beck, founder of the drive-in, had...
Nazareth Borough Council approves elementary school parking and advertisement of higher pay for borough...
During the Nazareth Borough Council meeting on Monday, April 7, solicitors addressed a proposed zoning ordinance amendment involving elementary school off-street parking that would allot two parking spaces per elementary classroom with a proposed...
