Obituaries | Week of May 11
Harold D. Eckert
Harold D. Eckert, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, after being stricken at his home in Hickory Hills, Moore Township. He was the...
George Wolf Elementary School collects over 3,000 items for food bank
George Wolf Elementary School in Bath recently held “Stuff the Bus,” a food drive for the Bath Area Food Bank. Spearheaded by Student Council Advisor and fifth grade teacher Michele Davidson, this student council...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Bethlehem Township
Road name: US 22
Between: PA 512 and PA 33
Type of work: Construction
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions for construction work. Traffic disruptions will include...
Nazareth Borough Council approves roof repairs, vehicle purchase, and hire of police officer
The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, May 1 to discuss emergency repairs, purchasing a fire pumper truck, and hiring a part-time police officer.
First, under public property, council unanimously approved the following motions: the request...
Bath Borough Council considers HH Bath View Apartments LOC reduction
The Bath Borough Council met Monday, May 1 to discuss various council member committee reports, MS4 projects, HH Bath View Apartments’ letter of credit, a resolution, and an ordinance amendment.
First, President Michele Ehrgott expressed...
Petersville Rod & Gun Club hosts annual Dream Come True fishing event
On Saturday, April 29, the Petersville Rod & Gun Club Fish Committee held their annual kids fishing event for the organization Dream Come True. Despite the soggy weather, plenty of children were in attendance...
Bath Area Fish Committee holds 68th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, the Bath Area Fish Committee held its 68th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest at Monocacy Creek with two days of fishing and fun for children up to...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss Wawa’s impact on traffic, future subdivision
During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 25, supervisors reviewed the preliminary final plans for the expanded Stone Ridge Subdivision at Route 329 and Savage Road. However, one critical component...
Northampton School Board votes for no tax increase in straw poll
The Northampton School Board met Monday, April 17 with a lengthy meeting.
During a presentation on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik shared that this coming school year will be the last year that...
Lehigh Township moves forward with police cruiser purchase
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported she spoke with Jim Milot regarding the issues with the close out of the final HOPs...
