The Home News

The Bath area is getting to be an eagles’ nesting place. A couple years ago, I believe, there was a bald eagle up by Carl and Magie Rehrig’s house in Bath.  Last week one...

(Originally published in 2002) Today, Mr. Clyde Roberts shares some Chapman Quarries memories with our Home News readers. Clyde is a life long resident, whose family worked in the borough’s quarries. He recalls, “In my youth,...

By Ed Pany Mr. Jason Rauch moved to Lehigh Township from Slatington at age 14, graduating from Northampton Area High School in 1991 where he was a member of the tennis and cross-country teams. He...

How do you like this warmer weather we’re having? It’s not spring yet, but this is a good introduction to it. Maybe March will come in like a lamb, and be a little windy...

(Originally published in 2002) This week, I continue my visit to the Borough of Chapman’s. Today, Clyde Roberts, a lifetime resident, shares his memories with our Home News readers. Mr. Roberts walked from his Main...

Shopping weekends never leave me at a loss for a customer service story. I walked into a boutique store looking to talk with the owner.  We know each other and I said, “Hello, is...

It was plenty windy on Monday, but I didn’t hear of any trees or power lines down.  Thank goodness for that! More than six inches of snow were predicted for the end of last...

Originally published in 2002 This week we look back at the history of Chapman’s Borough, one of the most interesting communities in our Commonwealth. I visited there and interviewed a number of borough residents. Reverend...

It’s good to be back home again! Vacations are nice for a while and then things get a little boring – not seeing anybody we know and the same old activities. So now Elmira...

The East Allen Township Planning Commission met on Thursday, February 2 with representatives from Toll Brothers as the company moved forward with its plans for a private development on Beth-Bath Pike. In addition to presenting...