Freemansburg World War II veteran's remains laid to rest in Northampton
U.S. Army Pvt. William Yawney went missing in Saipan. His missing remains were found recently and laid to today with a full military burial. The family of a World War II veteran who went missing in...
View ArticleSaved from the chopping block, Gracedale nursing home improves but still...
Gracedale has improved its census, changed its philosophy on accepting patients and added a new rehabilitation wing. Two years ago, Northampton County residents overwhelmingly approved a referendum...
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Northampton County Council sues Executive John Stoffa over Gracedale...
LifeStar has been the lowest bidder each of the three times, but the majority of Northampton County Council supports Nazareth Ambulance. View full sizeJohn Stoffa An ongoing dispute between...
View ArticleSex offenders plead guilty in Northampton County
A Nazareth man downloaded child pornography, records say. An Easton man had sex with a 15-year-old girl, records say. A Nazareth man will spend a year on probation for owning child pornography, court...
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Northampton County government lawsuit over Gracedale contract goes before judge
Solicitor Phil Lauer accused Executive John Stoffa of ignoring the system of checks and balances. Solicitor Daniel Spengler said Stoffa was trying to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars....
View ArticleThief stashes items on self, child and stroller, police say
The Wilson Borough woman allegedly took $137 worth of merchandise from the Lower Nazareth Township store. A Wilson Borough woman tried to leave the Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township with stolen...
View ArticleNorthampton County Executive primary race now pits Republican against Democrat
The mayor of Bangor, who was uncontested in the Republican primary, said the next county executive must stress economic development and regionalization. For five months, Bangor Mayor John Brown has...
View ArticleNorthampton County emergency dispatch center has struggles during Service...
The non-emergency phone system went down the morning and there were two instances in recent days where the county had trouble communicating with some of its towers, the official said. The 911 service...
View ArticleHellertown teens allegedly cause damage at Saucon Valley School District...
Authorities in Bethlehem also reported an intoxicated woman stumbled into a city police substation window, resulting in public drunkenness charges. Two 11-year-old boys and a 13-year-old boy from...
View ArticleNorthampton woman finds Whitehall Township man passed out in her greenhouse,...
The 28-year-old suspect, who had a blood-alcohol content of 0.21, told police he thought he'd made it to a friend's house, according to court records. A Whitehall Township man with a blood-alcohol...
View ArticleTom O'Donnell claims last spot on the Democratic ballot for Northampton...
O'Donnell eked out a 21-vote victory over Wilson Area School Board member Bill Wallace. Northampton County Council hopeful Tom O'Donnell won a narrow victory for the last spot on the Democratic...
View ArticleLehighton man fails to return to Northampton County work release facility
The 27-year-old was jailed on a drug charges, authorities report. A Lehighton, Pa., man didn't return early this morning to the Northampton County work release facility, according to a news release...
View ArticleContractor who admitted stealing from customers in 2012 did it again in Allen...
The 41-year-old pleaded guilty in Union County last year to stealing $188,000 in home improvement fraud. Police say he stole more than $44,000 from a family in July 2011. A Lackawanna County man faces...
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Pa. officials checking for dog licenses, rabies vaccinations next week in...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will be checking for current licenses and rabies shots during a week-long dog warden canvas event starting Monday. View full sizeThe Pennsylvania Department...
View ArticleNorthampton County Council introduces bond to finance bridge repairs
County officials also plan on installing new generators at Gracedale and the Northampton County Courthouse. Northampton County Council introduced legislation Thursday night that would usher in...
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Solar panels' money savings 'a good start' for Bethlehem Area School District
Five of its 22 schools have solar panels, and officials say they're performing as expected. This solar array at Buchanan Elementary School in Bethlehem was built by Tangent Energy...
View ArticleNorthampton County swears in newest group of U.S. citizens
Judge Paula Roscioli encouraged 33 people from 23 countries to strengthen their adopted home. People hailing from five continents raised their hands in a loyalty pledge to the United States this...
View ArticleNorthampton Generating Co. fined nearly $120,000 by Pennsylvania DEP
The company, which is now in compliance, has been fined three times in the past five years, the Department of Environmental Resources reports. A Northampton company that produces electricity was fined...
View ArticleNorthampton County district attorney plans news conference on alleged leak of...
One sheriff's deputy is already facing criminal charges for allegedly releasing the license to carry a firearm application of West Easton Council candidate Tricia Mezzacappa. Northampton County...
View ArticleOil and gas pump company moves some operations, jobs to Northampton County...
Flowserve Corp. will move part of its Engineered Pumps division to Hanover Township, creating 124 jobs in the next three years. Flowserve Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of oil- and gas-flow...
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