Looking Back | Physicians and Musicians, Part 1 of 6
A few months ago, we wrote a column on the old landmark Haff Hospital in Northampton. The great-grandson of Dr. Charles Haff, Mr. Scott Haff, read our column and contacted Mr. Larry Oberly, of...
Lehigh Township Zoning Board rejects medical marijuana campus
After a six-hour hearing, the Lehigh Township Zoning Board rejected the plan for a medical marijuana growth facility and dispensary along Birch Drive. A 3,000 square-foot dispensary and sixteen 20,000 square-foot grow/processor warehouse facilities...
Monarch Butterfly Waystation dedication ceremony held at Canal Street Park
On Tuesday, August 15, Northampton Borough held a dedication ceremony at Northampton’s Canal Street Park for the Monarch Butterfly Waystation, which is located near the park’s gazebo.
Reverend Jerry Mraz, retired pastor of Holy Trinity...
Obituaries | Week of August 24
Walter S. Kichline, III
Walter S. Kichline, III, 80, of Moore Township, peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. He was...
Northampton School Board hears presentation on land development, permit progress for Route 329 project
During the Monday, August 14 Northampton School Board meeting, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. and KCBA Architects provided an update on the land development and permit progress for the proposed Route 329 elementary school project.
President of...
Northampton School District to provide free breakfast for all students
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, August 14, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik announced that the district will be implementing a free breakfast program for students. However, the program won’t officially start until Monday,...
Assante Ristorante Italiano celebrates 20th anniversary
On Tuesday, August 15, the Assante Ristorante Italiano family celebrated their 20th anniversary milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony, festivities for all ages and a sold-out mouth-watering buffet feast that was fit for a...
Allen Township Supervisors approve banquet facility use, explore grant options
During their August 8 public meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance amendment that will allow banquet facility use in agricultural districts as an accessory to farming, vineyards and wineries....
Lehigh Township Supervisors award bid for police cruiser, discuss ordinances
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 8.
An extension of time for approval was granted to the Timothy Pitts Minor Subdivision project. A representative for the project explained that some environmental...
Obituaries | Week of August 17
Charles R. Ames, Jr.
Charles R. Ames, Jr., 75, of Allen Township, formerly of Moore Township, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township....
