Massive fire at Greenstar Recycling in Northampton requires multi-agency response
A massive three-alarm commercial building fire erupted early Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Greenstar Recycling, which is located at 799 Smith Lane in Northampton.
A press release provided by Mike Dreisbach from Northampton Fire Department stated...
Obituaries | Week of Feb. 13
Martin P. Fella
Martin P. Fella Jr., 74, of Northampton, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in Lowville, N.Y. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. He was the owner of Fella Studios, Inc. Born Oct. 27, 1950, in...
Northampton residents concerned for safety after bullets hit homes, cars
Residents of one Northampton Borough neighborhood filled council chambers on Feb. 6 after stray bullets from a nearby gun range hit their homes and cars. They’re asking the borough, police and Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: City of Bethlehem/ Lower Saucon Township
Road name: Shimersville Road/Readington/ Riverside Drive
Between: PA 412 and Lower Saucon Road
Type of work: Crack Sealing
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction...
Nazareth Borough Council moves to purchase Black Rock Woods from Nazareth Moravian Church; removes...
The Nazareth Borough Council met on Monday, Feb. 3 to discuss the 2025 pool party rates and opening date, purchase of Black Rock Woods, various borough events, Council Chambers roof repairs and the decision...
Obituaries | Week of Feb. 6
James Scheffler
James Scheffler, 85, of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Born Nov. 11, 1939, in Northampton, he was a son of the late Arthur B. and Mary (Reinisch) Scheffler. James is...
Cozze and Zrinski announce campaigns for Northampton County Executive
Last Tuesday, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure unexpectedly announced he would not seek reelection for a third term this year.
McClure, a Democrat, has held the seat of county executive since 2017.
Since McClure’s announcement, Amy...
Lehigh Township supervisors discuss township’s sanctuary status
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors opened their Jan. 28 meeting with a discussion about the repairs being done to the water tank of the new maintenance building. Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: City of Bethlehem/Lower Saucon
Road name: Shimersville Road/Readington/Riverside Drive
Between: PA 412 and Lower Saucon Road
Type of work: Crack Sealing
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date: Feb....
Looking Back | Bath Portland Cement Company: Part 1 of 4
In today’s column, we are remembering the Bath Portland Cement Company. The plant was located on the current site of the Keystone Cement Company quarry on Route 329 in East Allen Township.
Recently, this writer...
