Obituaries | Week of Sept. 5
Dolores E. Kohutka
Dolores E. Kohutka, 85, of Norwalk, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk. Born in Reading, Pa., she was the daughter of Robert Troilo and Elizabeth...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Partners in protection: The unbreakable bond between the local K-9s and...
U.S. law enforcement began using K-9s in 1907, and they have since become an integral part of federal, state, county and local level law enforcement for their incredible sensory abilities, work ethic, obedience, courage...
Looking Back | Becky’s Drive-In: Part 2 of 5
In this second column, I am speaking to Cindy Beck Deppe. Cindy was a former student of this writer at Northampton Area High School. Her father, William Beck, was the founder of the local...
Bath paw-rents will soon have a place to remember and reflect on beloved pets
For many pet parents, losing a beloved pet is akin to losing a family member. For Bath resident Autumn Masonheimer, losing her “perfect dog” Logan was one of the hardest moments of her life.
“Telling...
Fatal motor vehicle crash in Lower Nazareth Township under investigation
A two-vehicle fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 27, on Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township, is currently under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
At approximately 10:26 a.m., a Colonial Regional...
Northampton School Board divided on board president censure
The Northampton School Board met Monday, Aug. 12, beginning with a moment of silence for Nicholas F. Politi, who passed away on Aug. 1. Politi was the assistant secretary and treasurer serving on the...
Northampton Borough Council plans for historical murals and park upgrades
With the successful Hometown Heroes banner project completed, Mayor Anthony Pristash announced his next initiative during the Aug. 15 borough council meeting: historical murals adorning several prominent borough buildings.
This would not be a burden...
Northampton Borough Council bids farewell to Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst
After 57 years, Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst bid farewell to members of borough council and residents during his final council meeting on August 15.
The evening was marked with memories and plenty of laughter...
Northampton School Board hears financing information for ongoing and proposed projects
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, Financial Consultant Jamie Doyle from PFM Financial Advisors LLC provided a presentation on financing for the Route 329 elementary school/education center, bond refunding and...
Lehigh Township Supervisors accept tax collector resignation
Lehigh Township Supervisors announced at the Aug. 13 meeting that they received a letter of resignation from Mary Louise Trexler, the township tax collector, which they unanimously accepted. Board member Janet Sheats made a...
