Nazareth Borough Council congratulates Blue Eagle Marching Band and Band Director Rick Hilborn
On Monday, January 2, Nazareth Borough Council kicked off the new year by congratulating the Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band on their tremendous 2022 undefeated competition season and the seven championships they have won.
Mayor...
Obituaries | Week of Jan. 5
Claire G. George
Claire G. George, 86, a lifelong resident of Moore Township, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John...
Looking Back | Haff Hospital
A number of years ago, I wrote a history of a Northampton and area landmark- the Haff Hospital.
I was fortunate to interview Mrs. Doris Danner, a dedicated nurse who graduated from the Haff Hospital...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Local heroes: EMS workers share the ups and downs of their...
The life of an Emergency Medical Services worker is very different from your average nine to five. It can be hectic, demanding, and strenuous, but also rewarding, meaningful, and even life changing.
To gain perspective...
Obituaries | Week of Dec. 29
Beverly I. (Keller) Blazinsky
Beverly I. (Keller) Blazinsky, 69, of Seemsville Road, Northampton, Allen Twp., died on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in her home. She was the wife of the late George J. Blazinsky who...
Northampton School District holds Act 34 Hearing to discuss proposed Route 329 elementary school
On Thursday, December 8, Northampton School District held their Act 34 Hearing, which was required by the Public School Code of 1949 in relation to the construction of a new elementary school and education...
Local couple will celebrate 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day
Frederick (Fritz) and Evelyn Schramel will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2022. They enjoyed a celebration dinner with their family and friends on Saturday, December 17 at the Northampton...
Allen Township Supervisors request “No Truck” signage on Mud Lane
An increase in tractor-trailer traffic has led to property damage and frustrated residents along Mud Lane, prompting township supervisors to order new signage restricting truck traffic. The decision came during the Allen Township Board...
Northampton Borough Council approves final 2023 budget, considers request from UGI
Northampton Borough Council met Thursday, November 15 to discuss final approval for the 2023 budget, snow and ice removal, and to consider various requests.
First, council began by unanimously granting final approval to the 2023...
Obituaries | Week of Dec. 22
Edward K. Holzer, Sr.
Edward K. Holzer, Sr., 83 of Bath, Pa., passed on Dec. 12, 2022, at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's in Bethlehem, Pa. Born March 16, 1939 in Allentown, Pa., he...
