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...
Cement Worker of the Month | Robert James Raub, Buzzi Unicem
Mr. Robert Raub was born in Easton, graduating from Easton High School in 1975, where he was a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Allen Township Supervisors address concerns with trash hauler
During the June 27 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart brought up several resident complaints against J.P. Mascaro, the township’s trash hauler. Mascaro is in the first year of its...
Obituaries | Week of July 6
Alan J. Company
Our beloved Alan J. Company passed away on June 16, 2023. He was the sole owner/operator of A.J. Enterprises in Nazareth, Pa. for 33.5 years upon graduating from the American Motorcycle Institute...
Lehigh Twp. Supervisors discuss damaged signboard and new technology
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m.
Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that the final reimbursement has been received, and the Cherryville intersection project is now fully complete....
Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream brings a family-fun favorite back to Allen Township
On Friday, June 30, Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream opened its doors to the public with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
The newly renovated miniature golf course was previously known as...
Looking Back | Circus Cars Repurposed
A few months ago, we wrote some columns on the last Ringling Brothers circus trains.
The material was forwarded to me by Mr. Thom Horvath, from New Jersey. Mr. Horvath, a railroad buff, has spent...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Local farmers detail what it’s like to live and work on...
Farmers undoubtedly have one of the most important jobs, yet according to the USDA, they make up only 1.3% of the U.S. labor force. Their dedication, hard work and long hours allow them to...
Obituaries | Week of June 29
Ruth C. Newhard
Ruth C. Newhard, 95 of Northampton, Pa., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her residence. Born Jan. 3, 1928 in Northampton, Pa., she...
Nazareth goes cupcake crazy during Let Them Eat Cake bakery grand opening
On Saturday, June 24, confection cravers lined Main Street to get a taste of Nazareth’s newest bakery’s grand opening with the first 50 customers receiving a free half-dozen macarons. In fact, the morning of...
