Wawa development sparks traffic debate in Allen Township
During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 12, supervisors and residents spoke passionately about traffic concerns regarding a proposed Wawa in the township. The 6,000-square-foot convenience store will sit at...
Lehigh Township Supervisors begin budget discussion, address resignation
During their meeting on Tuesday, September 12, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began examining the 2024 budget. Future expected expenditures include repairs and parts for township vehicles, computers and other equipment for the...
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society celebrates 295th Anniversary of Craig Settlement
On Saturday, September 9, the Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society celebrated the 295th anniversary of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement at Horner’s Cemetery.
Just off Route 329 in East Allen Township sits a small church called God’s...
Northampton Borough Council appoints new junior council member
During their September 7 meeting, the Northampton Borough Council unanimously voted to approve Northampton Area High School junior Mason Smolenak as their newest junior council representative. This non-voting position allows a local student the...
Obituaries | Week of September 14
Nicole Lynn Bergman
Nicole Lynn Bergman, 42, of Northampton passed away Saturday, September 2 in the comfort of her home. She was the wife of Scott F. Bergman and they celebrated 14 years of...
Bath Borough Council donates to Bath Allen Youth Club, adopts weed ordinance amendment
The Bath Borough Council met Tuesday, September 5 to discuss an upcoming meeting for the Historical Architectural Review Board of Bath, the 2024 budget, a time extension for Bathwick Hills Apartments, a zoning issue,...
Moore Township Supervisors approve hire of two part-time police officers
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, September 5 to discuss a waiver request, tank replacements for a mobile home park, the hire of two part-time police officers, basketball court resurfacing, MS4 updates,...
Nazareth Borough Council announces playground dedication, increases crossing guard rates
The Nazareth Borough Council met Tuesday, September 5 to discuss resolutions for grants, a playground dedication ceremony, school crossing guard rates, upcoming events, the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan Implementation Agreement, and an electronics recycling event.
During...
Looking Back | Physicians and Musicians, Part 2 of 6
In this second column, Mr. Larry Oberly and this writer are reading a memory book and looking at 1937 photos of Dr. Charles Haff, founder of the former Haff Hospital on Laubach Avenue, now...
Local pet store wins golden ticket in nationwide KONG contest
One in 10,000: those were the chances of winning a golden KONG in the pet toy and treat company’s recent nationwide contest. AfFORDable Pet Center in Northampton recently discovered they were the lucky winners...
