Northampton Borough Council plans for historical murals and park upgrades
With the successful Hometown Heroes banner project completed, Mayor Anthony Pristash announced his next initiative during the Aug. 15 borough council meeting: historical murals adorning several prominent borough buildings.
This would not be a burden...
Northampton Borough Council bids farewell to Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst
After 57 years, Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst bid farewell to members of borough council and residents during his final council meeting on August 15.
The evening was marked with memories and plenty of laughter...
Northampton School Board hears financing information for ongoing and proposed projects
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, Financial Consultant Jamie Doyle from PFM Financial Advisors LLC provided a presentation on financing for the Route 329 elementary school/education center, bond refunding and...
Lehigh Township Supervisors accept tax collector resignation
Lehigh Township Supervisors announced at the Aug. 13 meeting that they received a letter of resignation from Mary Louise Trexler, the township tax collector, which they unanimously accepted. Board member Janet Sheats made a...
Obituaries | Week of August 22
Dennis D. Filchner
Dennis D. Filchner, 70, of Washington Township, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at his residence. Born in Northampton, Dennis was a son of the late Clifford...
Allen Township considers extending trash and recycling agreement with JP Mascaro
During their August 13 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed the costs and benefits of extending their trash and recycling contract with current hauler, JP Mascaro.
The three-year contract started in May 2022...
Looking Back | Becky’s Drive-In: Part 1 of 5
I recently received a letter from Cindy Beck Deppe, a former fine student of this writer at Northampton High School. Cindy’s father was Mr. William Beck, a local icon who founded a Lehigh Valley...
Bath Borough Council discusses potential projects for 2025 preliminary budget
Bath Borough Council met Monday, August 12 to discuss changes to the Old Home Week schedule, Keystone Cement Company’s proposed alternative fuel transport, changes to SALDO fees, 2025 preliminary budget items, Storm Water Authority...
Lehigh Township celebrates new Public Works building
A group of about 50 well-wishers, some traveling from as far as Harrisburg, joined the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors at the ribbon cutting of the municipality’s new Public Works building on Thursday, August...
Obituaries | Week of August 15
Charles G. Trinkle
Mr. Charles G. Trinkle, 86, of Bethlehem, Pa., passed into eternal rest on August 10 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Gertrude A. (Clausius) Trinkle. They were married for...
