Obituaries | Week of January 11
Barry Oneil Bodo
Barry Oneil Bodo (July 3, 1940 – Dec. 28, 2023) departed this world surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Stephen Bodo and Florence Miller Bodo of Northampton, a German,...
Nazareth Borough Council holds reorganization meeting; honors borough engineer
The Nazareth Borough Council met on Tuesday, January 2 for their reorganization meeting and regular monthly meeting.
During the reorganization portion of the meeting, Mayor Lance E. Colondo administered the Oath of Office to Councilpersons...
Moore Township holds reorganization meeting; voids schoolhouse contract
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, January 2 for their annual reorganization and regular monthly meeting.
During reorganization, Daniel Piorkowski was reappointed as chairman and David Shaffer was reappointed as vice chairman.
Supervisors then...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Palmer Township
Road name: US 22
Between: Bethman Road and 25th Street
Type of work: Inspection
Work being done by: PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restrictions westbound on January 17. Lane restrictions eastbound on...
Bath Borough Council adopts 2024 budget with half mill property tax increase
The Bath Borough Council met for a special meeting on Monday, December 18 to vote on various agenda items.
During the brief meeting, council unanimously approved a resolution to restate the borough’s public accounting firm...
Looking Back | Fella Studios, Part 2 of 5
In this second column, we are speaking to Mr. Martin Fella in his photography studio at 1465 Main St. in Northampton. We are tracing the history of Fella Studios, a business that has provided...
Northampton residents want answers after flooding damages properties
Several East Fifth Street property owners appeared before Northampton Borough Council on Thursday, December 21 to demand answers after their properties were severely damaged following a pipe burst in Cedar Alley on November 26.
Casey...
Northampton Borough Council bids farewell to Anthony Lopsonzski Sr. after 16 years of service
The December 21 Northampton Borough Council meeting was a bittersweet one for the borough council, administration and community members as they bid farewell to Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski Sr. The meeting marked the last one...
East Allen Township Supervisors adopt 2024 budget; deny zoning hearing
The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, December 13 to discuss the 2024 budget and a presentation from Traditions of America for a zoning amendment.
First, the board unanimously adopted the 2024 township...
Obituaries | Week of December 28
Sterling K. Heckman
Sterling K. Heckman, 91, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at Heritage Pointe Rehab and Healthcare Center, Doylestown, where he was residing. Born on July 10, 1932,...