Train derailment occurs in Lower Saucon Township along Lehigh River, spills reported
On Saturday, March 2, a train derailment involving three Norfolk Southern trains occurred in Lower Saucon Township.
At 7:15 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched just east of the village of Steel City for the train...
Obituaries | Week of March 7
Gregory R. Moser
Gregory R. Moser, 61, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on Jan. 19, 1963, in Bethlehem, Pa., he was...
Lehigh Township Supervisors grant extension to Route 248 Turkey Hill project
Following an executive session, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began their meeting on Tuesday, February 27 by interviewing two applicants for a vacancy on the planning commission. After hearing the introductions of Timothee...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Bethlehem Township
Road name: Freemansburg Avenue
Between: Main Street Extension and Wagner Drive
Type of work: Brush Cutting
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date: March 4
Est completion date:...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Getting to know local USPS mail carriers
Every day without fail (except Sundays and national holidays of course), our mail miraculously appears in our mailboxes. Although we know it was delivered by a United States Postal Service carrier, we often don’t...
Obituaries | Week of February 29
Karen K. Bleiler
Karen K. Bleiler, 77 of Northampton, Pa., passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at VNA Hospice House St. Luke's in Bethlehem, Pa. Born Aug. 3, 1946 in Allentown, Pa., she was the...
Nazareth teen gives back to community; now they’re paying it forward
“I’m beyond grateful that they are helping me,” said Wyatt Selzer.
Wyatt Selzer is an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter from Nazareth whose focus is to give back to his community.
“I’ve always felt happy when I help...
Looking Back | High school in 1923
Last year, I received a century-old photograph of the Northampton 1923 girls basketball team. The photo was sent to this writer by LeeAnn Jacksits, of Northampton.
So, we did some research and were fortunate to...
Allen Township Supervisors approve preliminary/final plan for Stone Ridge Commercial development
During the February 13 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors granted preliminary/final land development approval for Stone Ridge Commercial, a commercial property development along Route 329, Savage Road and Horwith Road.
This property, adjacent...
Northampton Borough hires 4 public works employees, invests in new notification system
Northampton Borough has welcomed four new employees to its public works department, just in time for spring. Joshua Deveney, Noah Hassler, Colyn Gerstenberg and Matthew Ackerman were officially hired by Northampton Borough Council on...
