Obituaries | Week of April 13
Gordon J. Derhammer
Gordon J. Derhammer, 90, of Moore Township, peacefully passed away while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Lehigh Township, he was a...
Moore Township Supervisors move to vacate Trach Road
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, April 4 to discuss a lot line adjustment, Public Works hires, pickleball courts, vacating Trach Road, a Agritourism/Agritainment Ordinance, seal coat projects, and the sale of...
Bath Borough Council hears presentation from PSP Station Commander
The Bath Borough Council met Monday, April 3 to hear a presentation from Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Bethlehem Station Commander Lieutenant James W. Thomas, Jr. and to discuss regular agenda items.
Lieutenant Thomas reported...
Nazareth Borough Council approves repairs and new vehicle
The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, April 3 with a brief agenda.
Under public property, council unanimously approved to open the borough pool at full capacity on Saturday, May 27 and to reopen on Sunday,...
Bath Area Fish Committee seeking volunteers and donations
The Bath Area Fish Committee will be hosting their annual kids fishing contest this year from 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29 through 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30. They are currently seeking volunteers and donations.
If...
Lehigh Twp. Supervisors conduct routine business, hear requests
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 28 beginning with candidate introductions. Members of the board seeking reelection in 2023 introduced themselves and spoke about what they have accomplished during their...
Obituaries | Week of April 6
Richard A. Dech
Richard A. Dech, 79 of Bath, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on Sept. 8, 1943 in Bath, he...
State Police investigate fatal motor vehicle crash in East Allen Twp.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Bethlehem Patrol Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, April 4 at the intersection of Airport Road and Portland Drive, East Allen...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss upcoming road work, approve ordinance for Willowbrook Road
During their meeting on Tuesday, March 28, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting parking on Willowbrook Road, ending several months of headaches for local commuters following long queues of...
Looking Back | Prohibition to War, part 1 of 4
A few months ago, we wrote some columns about movie ushers at both the old Ritz in Coplay and the Roxy Theatre in Northampton.
Joseph Tanzosh ushered at the Ritz, while his brother Paul was...
