Obituaries | Week of Nov. 7
Russell M. Biechy
Russell M. Biechy, 84, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice- Inpatient Unit. He was the beloved companion of Marie Heimer of Moore Township....
Ongoing Blue Mountain blaze brings community together
On Saturday, Nov. 2, a brush fire started on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township.
Due to the spread of the fire, air support began on Sunday, Nov. 3, with helicopters arriving from Gettysburg.
Additionally, Northampton County...
Allen Township Supervisors seek ways to slow speeding on 32nd Street
During the October 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Gary Behler spoke on behalf of residents along 32nd Street. Behler said there has been an increasing amount of speeding, posing a danger to pedestrians...
Lehigh Township Supervisors conduct routine business
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, following their continued work on the 2025 budget, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors turned their attention to a number of topics from those in attendance.
Extensions were granted until Dec....
Looking Back | Dragon to War: Part 1 of 2
A few weeks ago, we were given a nostalgic photograph taking us back to 1943. In the photo, a young serviceman, a Dragon employee, unveiled a ceremonial plaque at the Dragon Cement Company plant...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: City of Bethlehem and Lower Saucon Township
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 71 (PA 33) and Exit 67 (PA 412)
Type of work: Bridge Repair
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Be...
Bath Borough Council moves forward with 2025 budget: no anticipated tax increase
During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, council unanimously approved a motion to publicly advertise the borough’s 2025 budget with no anticipated tax increase for residents, which maintains the borough’s 17.45...
Northampton Borough Council tables Main Street Matters grant decision, requests more information
During their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Northampton Borough Council voted 6-2 to reject a resolution that would allow Imperial Realty, owners of the former Cement Bank at the corner of Main and 21st...
Arrest made in East Allen Township stabbing
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, at approximately 6:49 p.m., state police troopers were dispatched to the Trader Joe’s Warehouse, located at 6895 Silver Crest Rd., East Allen Township, for the report of a stabbing.
The accused,...
Bath Borough Council appoints new solicitor
The Bath Borough Council met Wednesday, Oct. 16 to discuss committee reports, upcoming events, adopting the 2025 budget, appointment of a new solicitor and current projects.
Councilman James Lisiecki divulged that Gage Landis’ Eagle Scout...
