Looking Back | Wages from 1942
Inflation is a concern of everyone, so we thought we would look at wages in 1942.
We have a labor agreement from Coplay Cement Manufacturing Company and the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International...
Moore Township Supervisors discuss easement agreements for MS4 projects, approve resignations
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, December 6 to discuss waivers, subdivisions, Nixle, open space preservation, MS4 project easements, an East Walker Road culvert, forestry ordinance, resolutions, and resignations.
First, supervisors granted a...
Northampton School Board votes against donation, approves revised Health and Safety Plan
The Northampton School Board met Monday, December 5 after their 2023 organization meeting with two split decisions on agenda items.
When President James Chuss asked whether the board had any questions on agenda items, Vice...
Obituaries | Week of Dec. 15
Wayne W. Fogel
Wayne W. Fogel, 74, of Hillendale Road, Nazareth, Bushkill Twp., died suddenly Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Campus, Easton. He was the husband of Bonnie L....
Residents of all ages gather for Nazareth’s annual tree lighting ceremony
On Friday, December 9, Nazareth held their annual tree lighting ceremony at the circle with special appearances by the Nazareth Area Middle School Chorus, Brielle from All Things Brielle, and of course, the one...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Lower Saucon / Bethlehem Township / Williams Township
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 75 (To PA 611)
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction:...
PA State Police give yearly report at Bath Council meeting
Bath Borough Council held their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5.
Council had a visit from guest Brian J. Panella who announced he was interested in running for the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas.
Trooper...
Nazareth Borough honors Volunteer of the Year, Barbara Fischl
Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, December 5 to announce the borough’s volunteer of the year, a new police hire, and the 2022 Christmas tree pickup schedule.
The council began the meeting by awarding and congratulating...
Northampton Borough Council reviews 2023 budget, rejects handicapped parking request
The Northampton Borough Council granted preliminary approval to the borough’s 2023 budget during their public workshop meeting on December 1. The $8 million budget is a 9.66% increase over 2022’s and proposes a closing...
Obituaries | Week of Dec. 8
Paul H. Fogel
Paul H. Fogel, 80, of Chapman Quarries, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. He was the husband of Doris R. (Barthol) Fogel....
