Obituaries | Week of March 9
Gene F. Hirschel
Gene F. Hirschel, 92, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Upper Nazareth Twp., Pa. Born on Nov. 7, 1930, in Bath, Pa., she...
Lehigh Township Supervisors discuss ongoing projects, announce ‘Mulch Madness’
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. As the meeting opened, it was announced that the recent inclement weather delayed the final corrections to the Cherryville intersection,...
Bethlehem native Daniel Roebuck announces release date for ‘Lucky Louie’
On Friday, March 3, actor and director Daniel Roebuck announced the release date of major motion picture “Lucky Louie” alongside his daughter and co-director Grace Roebuck and the non-profit A Channel of Peace (ACHOP)...
Noteworthy Neighbors | East Allen Fire Chief Josh Smith details life as a firefighter
East Allen Township resident Josh Smith was brought up in the firehouse with his dad being a fireman at the East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years.
Growing up in the fire...
Obituaries | Week of March 2
Evelyn M. Kilpatrick
Evelyn M. Kilpatrick, 91 of Nazareth, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Morningstar Senior Living in Nazareth, Pa. Born June 12, 1931 in Nazareth, Pa., she was the...
Fire in Moore Twp. destroys home and barn, injures 1
A Moore Township home and barn were destroyed in an early morning fire on Monday, February 27.
At 12:42 a.m. the fire was reported, which occurred in the 400 block of English Road in Moore...
Northampton School Board discusses PSLA conference and pilot programs
The Northampton School Board met Monday, February 13 with discussions on the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association conference, elementary pilot programs, and regular agenda items.
During questions of agenda items, board member Kim Bretzik voiced concern...
Looking Back | Interview with a Roxy usher
In our last column, Larry Oberly and this writer visited both the Ritz Theatre in Coplay and the Roxy Theatre in Northampton.
The Ritz is now but a memory, but the landmark Roxy continues to...
Allen Township Supervisors approve road signage improvements on Willowbrook Road
During their meeting on February 14, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved road signage improvements on Willowbrook Road that may help limit illegal truck traffic.
Two new signs were approved for the Willowbrook Road...
Moore Supervisors discuss MS4 updates and Edelman Schoolhouse project
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, February 7 with a lengthy agenda.
Planning Commission Chairman Richard Gable provided updates and recommendations on subdivision and land development agenda items, which the board took into...
