Northampton’s Mayor Pristash addresses D&L trail safety concerns
After concerns were previously raised regarding the safety of the D&L trail, Northampton’s Mayor Tony Pristash took the time to investigate the trail, speak to local police chiefs, and ease residents’ concerns.
“Everyone reported that...
Northampton School District holds community meeting to discuss elementary school options and facility improvements
The Northampton Area School District met on Thursday, June 16 for a community meeting on the district’s elementary school options and facility improvements. NASD Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik and D’Huy Engineering, Inc. President Arif Fazil...
Allen Township residents petition for meeting with PennDOT on Indian Trail Road Bridge replacement
With proposed construction scheduled to begin later this summer on the Indian Trail Road Bridge over the Hokendauqua Creek, over two dozen households submitted a petition to Allen Township supervisors requesting a formal meeting...
Looking Back | Cement to War, Part 2 of 7
In this second column, Sgt. Frank Csencsitz, serving in Lt. Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army, lands on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, June 15, 1944.
The beach was secured June 6 - D-Day - after...
Bath Borough Council awards new sanitation contract, sans recycling
Bath Borough Council held their bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. to award a new sanitation contract.
The current municipal waste and recycling contract expires at the end of this year and...
Northampton School Board discusses Special Education Plan, mask mandates, and upcoming community meeting
On Monday, June 13, the Northampton School Board met to discuss the Special Education Plan, the NASD revised Health and Safety Plan for the 2022-2023 school year, the upcoming community meeting for the Route...
East Allen Township supervisors welcome summer camp counselors
The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, June 8 to discuss various recommendations, including improvements to the East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department facility.
East Allen Township Recreation Director Chuck Frantz attended the...
Obituaries | Week of June 16
Odell A. Kleppinger
Odell A. Kleppinger, 86, of Andrews Road, Bath, Moore Twp., formerly of Wysox, Bradford County, died peacefully Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown. He was...
13th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal celebrates its biggest year yet
On Sunday, June 12, Paw Prints on the Canal celebrated its 13th year on Canal Street in Northampton.
“This was our biggest year yet!” event organizer and proud volunteer/foster with the Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel...
Moore Township supervisors discuss culverts and snack stand complaints
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 7 to discuss various projects throughout the township and complaints from residents.
The board granted the Jason Kocher minor subdivision approval unanimously based on the conditions...
