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...
East Allen Township Supervisors reject pay increase for next term
During their Thursday, May 9 meeting, East Allen Township Supervisors rejected a draft ordinance that would increase supervisor pay. Per state mandate, township supervisors are eligible for a yearly pay increase once the township...
Moore Township Supervisors consider foreclosure registry and solar panel decommissioning ordinance
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, May 7 with a busy agenda.
During the meeting, the Arthofer solar panel farm land development off Grouse and East Beersville Road was unanimously granted two waivers...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: -
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of work: Road Sign Work
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder restriction for road sign work.
Start date:...
