Looking Back | Their First Paycheck
Employees at our cement plants for many years were paid in cash. The Atlas Portland Cement Company had a pay car, which moved through the gigantic plant so employees could show their brass tags...
Northampton Fire Department to host youth summer camp
Children in the Northampton Borough, ages 12-15, are invited to attend the fire department’s first youth summer camp.
Northampton Fire Department 42 will host the summer camp from Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14...
Nazareth Borough Council moves forward with Council Chambers project
The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, June 5 to discuss the Council Chambers project, borough insurances, the hiring of a part-time police officer, and the hourly wage of traffic control officers.
Under public property, council...
Bath Borough Council approves resolutions and fund transfers
Bath Borough Council met Monday, June 5 with a brief agenda.
During council committee reports, Vice President Frank Hesch announced that the tentative schedule for Old Home Week from Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August...
Updated smoke alert provided by Northampton County Emergency Management Services
Northampton County Emergency Management Services continues to monitor the smoke in our county and surrounding areas.
Due to the Canadian wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a code red air quality alert for...
Northampton Borough Council considers pulling permits for adult softball league
A home run is typically a cause for celebration, but not for the residents along Canal Street in Northampton. Since spring, fly balls from an adult softball league playing at Canal Park have damaged...
Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association brings ‘racing back to Nazareth’
On Saturday, June 3, the Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association brought “racing back to Nazareth” after an 11-year hiatus during a day-long event along W. Prospect Street, which was blocked off for the race.
The...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Palmer Township
Road name: PA 248
Between: Newburg Road and Northampton Street
Type of work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through...
Moore Elementary student Cassie Tampier places 2nd in stock market competition
The annual Spring Stock Market Challenge recently concluded with a student from the Northampton Area School District triumphing once again.
Moore Elementary fifth grader Cassie Tampier won second place in the elementary and middle school...
Fallen heroes honored by American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470
A Memorial Day service was held on the front lawn of the American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470 on Sunday, May 28 to honor America’s fallen heroes.
Prior to the service at the Legion,...
