Noteworthy Neighbors | Bath Area Community Chorus prepares for 12th annual patriotic program
The volunteer-based Bath Area Community Chorus got its start in 2012, following the Borough of Bath’s 275th anniversary.
Director Sharon Schrantz, who has been singing in choral groups since the age of seven, shared that...
Memorial Day honors: Northampton pays tribute to fallen heroes
Despite the inclement weather, Memorial Day services went on across Northampton County on Monday, May 27. The Sons of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, Captain Theodore H. Howell Camp No. 48,...
Obituaries | Week of May 30
Allen W. Bohun
Allen W. Bohun, 88, of Moore Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late MaryJane Bohun. Born in Moore Twp., Allen...
153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry holds Decoration Day ceremony in honor of Elmer Whitesell
Memorial Day weekend is full of remembrance, celebration, pool openings, family, friends and good old-fashioned hot dogs and hamburgers. However, Memorial Day isn’t as widely understood as some may think.
Originally known as Decoration Day,...
Allen Township Supervisors look to streamline billing and improve efficiency
Following the resignation of the Allen Township treasurer on May 10, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors and Township Manager Ilene Eckhart are looking for ways to streamline billing and improve efficiency for both...
Northampton Borough approves Eagle Scout project, looks ahead to Canal Park enhancements
During their meeting on Thursday, May 16, Northampton Borough Council approved an Eagle Scout project for Nathan Pany, a member of Troop 93. Pany plans to freshen up the gazebo at Canal Park. His...
Northampton School Board approves proposed budget for upcoming school year
The Northampton School Board met Monday, May 13 with a lengthy budget discussion.
A presentation for the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget by Business Administrator Craig Neiman included a property tax reduction for homesteads and...
Bath Farmers’ Market cancels 2024 season
Last week on social media, the Bath Farmers’ Market announced the board’s decision to cancel the 2024 market season.
Several factors contributing to the board’s difficult decision were cited, such as unexpectedly having to hire...
Looking Back | Local cement history
In today’s column, we will be remembering some old cement companies in Bath and Nazareth.
The plants provided employment for many of our local residents. Several years ago, Mr. Blaine Hoffmeister, of Bath and a...
Bath Borough Council approves shift from Zoom to audio file upload for meetings
The Bath Borough Council met Monday, May 13 with a brief agenda.
The first order of business included council’s consideration of an alternative to the Zoom meeting livestream due to Zoom’s new protocols that have...
