Noteworthy Neighbors | Getting to know local USPS mail carriers
Every day without fail (except Sundays and national holidays of course), our mail miraculously appears in our mailboxes. Although we know it was delivered by a United States Postal Service carrier, we often don’t...
Obituaries | Week of February 29
Karen K. Bleiler
Karen K. Bleiler, 77 of Northampton, Pa., passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at VNA Hospice House St. Luke's in Bethlehem, Pa. Born Aug. 3, 1946 in Allentown, Pa., she was the...
Nazareth teen gives back to community; now they’re paying it forward
“I’m beyond grateful that they are helping me,” said Wyatt Selzer.
Wyatt Selzer is an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter from Nazareth whose focus is to give back to his community.
“I’ve always felt happy when I help...
Looking Back | High school in 1923
Last year, I received a century-old photograph of the Northampton 1923 girls basketball team. The photo was sent to this writer by LeeAnn Jacksits, of Northampton.
So, we did some research and were fortunate to...
Allen Township Supervisors approve preliminary/final plan for Stone Ridge Commercial development
During the February 13 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors granted preliminary/final land development approval for Stone Ridge Commercial, a commercial property development along Route 329, Savage Road and Horwith Road.
This property, adjacent...
Northampton Borough hires 4 public works employees, invests in new notification system
Northampton Borough has welcomed four new employees to its public works department, just in time for spring. Joshua Deveney, Noah Hassler, Colyn Gerstenberg and Matthew Ackerman were officially hired by Northampton Borough Council on...
Residents request policy revision at Northampton School Board meeting
At the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, February 12, five residents read a prepared statement to the board regarding Policy 903: Public Participation in Board Meetings.
During public comment, residents stated: “Policy 903: Public...
Lehigh Township Supervisors conduct routine business; receive resort and spa update
During the February 13 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from the Zachary Bittner subdivision project asked for an extension on their plan approval. They explained that there are some remaining issues, including...
Obituaries | Week of February 22
Janice M. Dotter
Janice Marie (Getz) Dotter, 63, of English Road, Bath, Moore Township, died suddenly Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter...
Man fleeing from police jumps into Lehigh River
On Saturday, February 17 just before 10 p.m., a man jumped into the Lehigh River in Coplay to evade police.
The Northampton Borough Police Department was originally dispatched to Ninth and Main streets for a...