School Board Sees Slides of Student’s Environmental Trip
By BILL HALBFOERSTER
On Monday at the Northampton Area School Board meeting, Student Council representative Ben Longacre showed slides of his trip to Japan. Earlier this year Longacre was part of the American Youth Leadership...
S. Seem Antiques Final Thursday
By ALICE WANAMAKERThe newly restored S. Seem Antiques and Artisans shop on Chestnut St. in Bath held their second monthly “Final Thursday” event last week. Each month the shop opens its doors on the...
Parking Regulations Ordinance Stirs Discussion at Bath Council
By BILL HALBFOERSTERBath Borough Council on Monday had a long discussion over proposed parking regulations, where there should be parking and where it will be restricted, and on one side or the other of...
Ribbon Cut for Opening of Short Term Rehab at Gracedale
By BILL HALBFOERSTERA ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, marked the dedication of a new short-term rehabilitation unit at Gracedale, the Northampton County Home, on Monday afternoon.
The ceremonial ribbon...
Nazareth band marches into first
The award winning Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band heads into the fall competition season in true Nazareth style. The Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band took first place on Saturday, September 22 at the Perkiomen...
Motorcycle cruise in Upper Nazareth Tp. benefits two homeless shelters
An inaugural Ride for Alliance & Victory motorcycle cruise to jointly benefit the homeless shelter programs at Third Street Alliance for Women and Children in Easton and Victory House of Lehigh Valley for men...
Pension plans approved, but one sparks debate at Borough Council
By BILL HALBFOERSTER
The Home News
Northampton Borough Council approved two resolutions on pension plans Thursday night, but the one for non-uniformed employees drew a long debate first before finally being okayed by a 7-1 vote.
Councilman...
Big ‘N’ Band Presenting 2012 “Festival Of Bands”
The Northampton Area High School Big 'N' Band will present the 2012 “Festival of Bands” on Saturday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. in Al Erdosy Stadium, located just behind Northampton High School. It's a...
National Dental Hygiene Month Promotes awareness
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and this year the American Dental Hygienist’s Association (ADHA) is preparing for various events during the month long celebration as is Mrs. Beth Arcury, district-wide dental hygienist for...
State Representative Marcia Hahn Curbing Underage Drinking
By State Representative Marcia Hahn
138th Legislative District
Sept. 19, 2012 - The House Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing to examine two pieces of legislation I am hopeful we will have the opportunity to...