Nazareth Borough Council honors Blue Eagles football team for championship season
On Monday, May 6, the Nazareth Borough Council honored the Blue Eagles football team with a resolution for their exceptionally successful 2023 championship season in which they won another district title over the undefeated...
Northampton Borough Council honors memory of Rev. Jerry Mraz
Northampton Borough Council opened their meeting on Thursday, May 2 with a moment of silence for community staple Rev. Jerry Mraz. Mraz passed away after a brief battle with illness on April 24.
Born in...
Northampton Borough Council addresses speeding and parking concerns
During the May 2 Northampton Borough Council meeting, speeding and parking concerns throughout the borough were a main topic of discussion, with some residents even taking matters into their own hands to prevent potential...
Obituaries | Week of May 9
Earl A. Smith
Earl A. Smith, 89, of Bath, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Parkland Manor, of Allentown. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores S. Smith who...
Cement Worker of the Month: Joseph Liskanich, Keystone Cement
Mr. Joseph Liskanich was raised in Northampton, graduating from Northampton High School in 1976. In high school he especially enjoyed science classes.
Joe was a wrestler in the 126-pound class and won fourth place in...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Lower Nazareth Township
Road name: PA 33
Between: Hecktown Road and PA 248
Type of work: Pothole Patching
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions.
Start date: May 6
Est completion date:...
Looking Back | A new cement plant: Part 2 of 2
In this second column, we continue to share rare photos of the construction of Plant 5 of the Universal Atlas Cement Company of Northampton.
Construction continued during World War II because some engineers thought the...
Bath Area Fish Committee holds 69th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest
Beginning bright and early at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, the Bath Area Fish Committee held their 69th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest at Monocacy Creek with two days of fishing and fun for...
Petersville Rod & Gun Club holds annual Dream Come True kids fishing event
Early afternoon on Saturday, April 27, the Petersville Rod & Gun Club Fish Committee held their annual kids fishing event for the Dream Come True organization.
According to the Dream Come True website, their unique...
Obituaries | Week of May 2
Betty M. Itterly
Betty M. Itterly, 91, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of Charles C. Itterly....
