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Northampton County upcoming roadwork

Municipality: Lower Nazareth Township Road name: PA 33 Between: Hecktown Road and PA 248 Type of work: Pothole Patching Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor Type of restriction: Nighttime Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions. Start date: May 6 Est completion date:...

Looking Back | A new cement plant: Part 2 of 2

In this second column, we continue to share rare photos of the construction of Plant 5 of the Universal Atlas Cement Company of Northampton.  Construction continued during World War II because some engineers thought the...

Bath Area Fish Committee holds 69th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest

Beginning bright and early at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, the Bath Area Fish Committee held their 69th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest at Monocacy Creek with two days of fishing and fun for...

Petersville Rod & Gun Club holds annual Dream Come True kids fishing event

Early afternoon on Saturday, April 27, the Petersville Rod & Gun Club Fish Committee held their annual kids fishing event for the Dream Come True organization. According to the Dream Come True website, their unique...

Obituaries | Week of May 2

Betty M. Itterly Betty M. Itterly, 91, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of Charles C. Itterly....

Allen Township Supervisors approve firefighter tax credit draft, explore park upgrades

During their meeting on April 23, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors voted to move ahead with the Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Incentive Program, approving the draft ordinance for advertisement.  The program has been a...

Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations welcomed to the Borough of Bath

“He’s just come so far,” Carol Regec said. She and her husband, Tony Regec, proudly stood at the grand opening of Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations’ new location in the Borough of Bath. Their son, Chris Regec,...

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:...

Noteworthy Neighbors | Celebrating the timeless importance of librarians

At the heart of every library stands the librarian, a beacon of knowledge and an essential force in the pursuit of learning and literacy. They foster a love of reading from an early age,...

Northampton Borough moves to automated payroll system, hires new public works supervisor

During their meeting on April 18, Northampton Borough Council approved the transition to a new automated payroll system. Council unanimously approved the purchase of iSolved, an online HR and payroll platform that will reduce...
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