Obituaries | Week of Aug. 18
George J. Buchvalt
George J. Buchvalt, 98, of East Allen Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. He was the husband of the late Lillian C. (Ashenfalder) Buchvalt, with whom he...
Byron Place Pizzeria and Restaurant celebrates grand opening in Bath
On Monday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m., Bath’s newest business, Byron Place Pizzeria and Restaurant, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting.
In addition to owner Byron Sagasdume and his family, Bath Mayor Fiorella...
Bath Old Home Week kicks off with time capsule rededication and softball tournament
After quite the wait…110 years to be exact…Old Home Week officially returned to the Borough of Bath.
“We took a couple of years off,” joked Council Vice President Frank Hesch. Hesch spearheaded the return of...
Northampton School Board discusses communications and votes on implementing livestream
The Northampton School Board met Monday, August 8 to discuss communications, livestreaming, the upcoming Act 34 Hearing, transgender students participating in sports, and mental health services for students.
After a presentation on the 2023-2029 Comprehensive...
Nazareth School Board notes summer accomplishments
In a brief Nazareth Area School Board meeting on August 9, the board conducted routine business and highlighted the activities that took place over the summer. Dr. Richard Kasky, who took over the superintendent...
Looking Back | Cement to War, Part 6 of 7
In this continuing series, we are speaking to Mr. Greg Csencsitz, whose father, S.Sgt. Frank Csencsitz, served under Lt. Gen. George Patton in the Third Army 5th Infantry Division.
They marched from Normandy to Germany....
Moore Township supervisors accept bid on culverts
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 2 to discuss subdivision approvals and denials, pickleball courts, and project bids for township culverts.
First, supervisors voted to deny the major subdivision from Nico...
Northampton Borough thanks fire department for splash party
During their August 4 meeting, the Northampton Borough Council and Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst thanked the Northampton Fire Department for hosting a “splash party” for the borough’s children during one of the hottest weekends...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Bethlehem Township and City of Bethlehem
Road name: Easton Avenue
Between: Santee Road and Stefko Boulevard
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date: August 8
Est...
Bath Borough counts down to Old Home Week, discusses pollution reduction plan
During the Borough of Bath council meeting on Monday, August 1, council looked ahead to the borough’s return of Old Home Week for the first time in over a century. The weeklong event, starting...
