Lehigh Township Planning Commission considers medical marijuana campus
The Lehigh Township Planning Commission met Monday, May 8 with a lengthy meeting to discuss the construction of a Verizon Wireless communication facility and the building of a medical marijuana campus on Birch Drive.
The...
Prohibition to War, Part 4 of 4
In today’s concluding column, we continue to explore the life of the late Joseph Tanzosh.
Joe was 17 years of age when he graduated from Northampton High School in 1942. After working a year for...
Northampton Borough Council still looking for 4th Ward representative, hires summer lifeguards
The Northampton Borough Council announced during their May 4 meeting that they are still accepting applications for a vacant council seat representing the 4th Ward, left empty after former Councilwoman Sandra Sayuk resigned in...
Moore Township Supervisors approve ‘Story Walk,’ set date for Trach Road vacation hearing
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, May 2 to discuss reports, public works hires, Northampton Area Public Library “Story Walk,” a tentative electronic recycling event, a cable franchise agreement, the vacation of...
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...
