Moore Township Supervisors favor inclusion in Highlands boundary
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, August 6 to discuss waivers, subdivision/land developments, a disc golf tournament, an Eagle Scout project, pavilion rental hours, an amendment to the Open Records Ordinance, disposal...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: -
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of work: Road Sign Work
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder restriction for road sign work.
Start date:...
Nazareth Borough Council approves new parking ordinance, tables temporary permits
The Nazareth Borough Council meeting on Monday, August 5 began with two concerns from residents regarding the proposed cost of temporary parking permits for those residing within the bounds of the new “resident permit...
Northampton Borough thanks retiring police officer, reflects on borough accomplishments
Northampton Borough police officer Dennis Smith officially retired on August 1. His service was recognized by Mayor Tony Pristash, Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst, Northampton Borough Council and residents during the August 1 council meeting.
“As...
Obituaries | Week of August 8
Donald G. Buchvalt
Donald G. Buchvalt, 73, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Sherry L. Buchvalt (Kehs), to whom he was...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: -
Road name: Interstate 78
Between: Exit 67 (PA 412) and Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of work: Road Sign Work
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder restriction for road sign work.
Start date:...
Looking Back | The Borough of Alliance
In 1901, the present Borough of Northampton did not exist. Instead, it consisted of three villages: Siegfried, Stemton and Newport. These villages were located in Allen Township. My friend Larry Oberly found this information...
State police investigate firearm discharge in Upper Mt. Bethel Twp.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Belfast Station is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 30, in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.
On Tuesday, July 30, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Troopers...
Member of Nazareth fire company among those arrested in human trafficking operation
On July 22, officers from the Colonial Regional Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an undercover proactive human trafficking operation to make contact with possibly trafficked sex workers and...
Lehigh Township Supervisors vote on new speed limit
During the July 23 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, it was announced that a final inspection of the maintenance building has been scheduled for August 1. Pine Run Construction, the contractors who will...
