Bath Borough Council moves forward with 2025 budget: no anticipated tax increase
During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, council unanimously approved a motion to publicly advertise the borough’s 2025 budget with no anticipated tax increase for residents, which maintains the borough’s 17.45...
Northampton Borough Council tables Main Street Matters grant decision, requests more information
During their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Northampton Borough Council voted 6-2 to reject a resolution that would allow Imperial Realty, owners of the former Cement Bank at the corner of Main and 21st...
Arrest made in East Allen Township stabbing
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, at approximately 6:49 p.m., state police troopers were dispatched to the Trader Joe’s Warehouse, located at 6895 Silver Crest Rd., East Allen Township, for the report of a stabbing.
The accused,...
Bath Borough Council appoints new solicitor
The Bath Borough Council met Wednesday, Oct. 16 to discuss committee reports, upcoming events, adopting the 2025 budget, appointment of a new solicitor and current projects.
Councilman James Lisiecki divulged that Gage Landis’ Eagle Scout...
Obituaries | Week of Oct. 24
Kathleen M. Deichmeister
Kathleen M. (Sipos) Deichmeister, 86 years of age, passed peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at her home.
Born on June 8, 1938 in Northampton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late...
Movies that will last a lifetime: Local teen organizes drive-in tribute to honor her...
Kim Davis, a beloved family man and Northampton High School teacher, coach and sports announcer, passed away on Sept. 18 at just 72 years young. Known for his love of movies, Davis left behind...
East Allen Township approves Nor Bath subdivision, explores grant opportunities
During their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted preliminary final approval to a major subdivision project at 5700 Nor Bath Blvd.
The plan proposes a 1.2 acre residential...
Northampton resident continues annual tradition for month of October
Since 2016, Northampton resident George Stubits has been helping to spread awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—with his beard.
Every October, George goes to Bucks & Babes in Bath to get his beard dyed hot...
Obituaries | Week of Oct. 17
Wilson F. Rissmiller
Wilson F. Rissmiller, 94, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at Alexandria Manor of Bath. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence E. Rissmiller (Hahn)...
Lehigh Township Supervisors receive pushback from political banner citation
During the Oct. 8 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, Brad Rock of Lehigh Engineering addressed the board on behalf of Michael and Karen Haberern, whose subdivision plan was set to expire on Nov. 10. Rock...
