Obituaries | Week of March 20
Darryl E. Dech
Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Dech passed away on March 11, 2025, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife Robin (Fisher) Dech, sister Susan (Dech) Connor, wife...
Residents ask Allen Township supervisors to consider police force as township grows
As Allen Township continues to welcome new businesses and residents, some citizens wonder whether it is time for the township to consider a police force.
“The township has grown tremendously,” said resident Craig Poliner during...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Lower Saucon Township
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions.
Start...
Looking Back | Bath Portland Cement Company: Part 4 of 4
In today’s column we will be visiting Franks Corner. Mrs. Barbara Wiemann, historian of the Governor Wolf Historical Society and former librarian at the Easton Area Public Library, has thoroughly researched the history of...
Bath Borough Council approves new administration policies; awards bid for lawn care services
The Bath Borough Council met Monday, March 10 to hear presentations from two individuals running for official county positions, provide committee reports and discuss various motions and resolutions.
First, candidates running for official county positions...
Northampton Borough Council receives update from Tri-Boro; approves junior firefighter academy
During their meeting on March 6, the Northampton Borough Council received a safety update from Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club Vice President Chris Bodnar. Bodnar outlined several safety enhancements the club is implementing. These include increasing...
Nazareth YMCA members and instructors voice concerns during town hall meeting
On Wednesday, March 5, a Zoom meeting was held for Nazareth YMCA members and instructors to voice their concerns about recent changes made by the new leadership team.
In 2011, Zane Moore was hired to...
Obituaries | Week of March 13
Jason Thomas Beltz
Jason Thomas Beltz, 24, of Moore Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his residence. Born in Allentown, Jason was a son of Leonard Jr. and Sheila Beltz (Kocher)...
Moore Township Supervisors swear in fire officers; hear towing provider concerns
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, March 4 to discuss reports, field treatment bids, an open space conservation easement, the Green Light-Go grant, issues with tax bills and listen to resident concerns...
Dump trucks on Howertown Road causing noise, safety concerns
Howertown Road residents appeared before the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to voice concerns over increased dump truck traffic, with some residents saying the trucks loaded with coal run 24...
