Northampton School Board holds meeting to determine future of Route 329 project
On Monday, December 18, the Northampton School Board met to discuss terminating the previously awarded construction contracts.
First, Arif Fazil from D’Huy Engineering Inc. presented the implications of terminating the contracts, so that the board...
Man trapped while attempting to steal copper from Allen Township substation
On Sunday, December 24 around 1 p.m., state troopers responded to the substation in Allen Township. A 45-year-old man from Whitehall became trapped while attempting to steal copper from inside an electrical apparatus. Troopers...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss dog park security
Following several resident complaints regarding dog (and owner) misbehavior at the Allen Township Dog Park, supervisors and administration are discussing ways to enhance security at the public park. The topic of discussion was brought...
Obituaries | Week of December 21
Irene M. Laubach
Irene M. Laubach, 82 of Nazareth, Pa., formerly of Northampton, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, Pa. Born Dec. 16, 1940 in Northampton,...
Lehigh Township Supervisors hold final meeting of the year, adopt fire tax
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors held their final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, December 12. They began by reviewing planning related items, the first of which was the release of escrow for the...
East Allen Township holds inaugural Christmas in the Park winter wonderland
“You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen / Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen / But do you recall / The most famous reindeer of all?”
Well, it has to be none...
Northampton School Board hears presentation on academic updates
During the Monday, December 4 Northampton School Board meeting, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik and Assistant Superintendent Michelle Shoeneberger provided a presentation on the district’s academic updates.
To begin, Kovalchik provided the district’s demographic information while pointing...
Northampton School Board appoints Doug Vaughn as new board president
The Northampton School Board met Monday, December 4 for their annual organization meeting.
To begin, re-elected board members Michael Baird and John Becker, as well as newly elected board members Kristin Soldridge, Joshua Harris and...
Northampton School Board considers issuing Route 329 project bonds
The Northampton School Board met Monday, December 4 with a lengthy agenda.
To begin, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik presented PSBA certificates of appreciation to re-elected Director Michael Baird for serving on the board for the last...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Palmer, Bushkill and Plainfield
Road name: PA 33
Between: US 22 and PA 191
Type of work: Brush Cutting
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder Restriction.
Start date: Dec. 18
Est completion date:...
