Councilwoman Julia Kutzler becomes first woman president of Northampton Borough Council
During their meeting on Thursday, February 2, Northampton Borough Council unanimously voted to make Councilwoman Julia Kutzler their new president. Councilwoman Kutzler becomes the first woman to fill the council president seat, replacing former...
Obituaries | Week of Feb. 9
Marion R. Bjorkman
Marion R. Bjorkman, 93, formerly of Moore Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. She was the beloved wife of...
Moore Township Zoning hears final requests from Water’s Edge at Wind Gap
The Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board met Wednesday, February 1 to hear the final testimony from the Water’s Edge at Wind Gap warehouse development proposal appeal of the engineer and zoning officer’s determinations. The...
Lehigh Township fine-tuning plans for 2023
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe opened the meeting by introducing Nancy Arrow, a Northampton County attorney who is running for judge...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss Willowbrook Road striping, Howertown Park security, truck traffic
During their meeting on January 24, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors voted to allow Township Manager Ilene Eckhart, Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell, and Engineer Stan Wojciechowski to take action against Rockefeller Development Group to...
State Police investigating shooting in Bath Borough
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Unit is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday, February 3 at approximately 2:04 a.m. in the Bath Borough.
On Friday, February 3 at...
Hampton Lanes reopens after roof collapse 2 years ago
On Feb. 2, 2021, a 30-inch snowstorm collapsed the roof of Hampton Lanes, closing the business for almost two years.
General Manager Jason Lauchnor explained there were many delays since the business’ temporary closure due...
Lehigh Township restaurant A Ca Mia closes abruptly
The popular Italian restaurant A Ca Mia has closed its doors after more than a decade of business. The restaurant, located at 4330 Lehigh Dr., Walnutport, abruptly closed to the public some time last...
Looking Back | Coplay’s Ritz Theatre, 1938
In today’s column, we are going over the Coplay-Northampton Bridge to enjoy a movie at the Ritz.
It’s 1938. Do our readers remember the Ritz?
The old Cement News, which served the Cement Belt, featured the...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Lamar Shareef shares his experience as a lead maintenance technician
Bethlehem resident Lamar Shareef has worked in the maintenance field for 17 years, and he still goes to work invigorated every day to tackle the various projects that the day holds.
For the past 10...
