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New security measures at the West End Fair
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It's all hands-on deck at the West End Fairgrounds near Gilbert to get ready for opening day. From a fresh coat of paint to giving the stands a good clean- there's a lot of work to be done. "We're mowing grass, cleaning buildings, getting benches...
Ukrainian festival this weekend in Carbon County
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The tents are going up, and the tables are being set at the Ukrainian Homestead near Lehighton. The grounds may be quiet now, but starting Saturday, Ukrainian culture will take center stage for the homestead's annual festival. "We would like the public to come out to...
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 and solicitorship interviews, resolutions and ordinances. Due to the recent storms, Old Home Weekend postponed...
Palmer Township Community Weekend Features Food, Fun, Fireworks
Palmer Township Community Weekend is happening now through Sunday, Aug. 18, with fun activities for all ages planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Palmer Township Community Weekend is happening now through Sunday, Aug. 18, with fun activities for all ages planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The festival is being...
Historic Northampton brewery to become apartments
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. -- A landmark in the Borough of Northampton is being transformed into apartments. Hyman Properties is redeveloping the iconic Northampton Brewing Company building. A local historian says he's thrilled this historic structure is being preserved, while getting new life. "We smelled the hops," said Ed Pany, a local...
PennDOT to Host Northampton Co. Job Fair
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a job fair in Easton to fill multiple job openings it has in Northampton County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a job fair in Easton to fill multiple job openings it has in Northampton County. According to a PennDOT...
Easton Main Street Manager resigns after 18+ years, replacement announced
EASTON, Pa. -- Her job was to make downtown Easton vibrant, and that's exactly what she did. Friday was the last day on the job for the longtime manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative. You've seen Kim Kmetz work tirelessly on just about every Easton event and effort. Rain...
'Acting like children': Code of conduct conflict discussion disrupts Easton City Council
EASTON, Pa. — Questions about Easton City Council's code of conduct disrupted its meeting Wednesday, while addressing another supposed disruption last month. At Wednesday's meeting, Mayor Sal Panto Jr. brought up a copy of a letter Councilwoman Taiba Sultana sent to solicitor Joel Scheer concerning Panto and Councilman Frank Pintabone’s conduct at the July 24 meeting.
Local state senator leads safety roundtable talks in Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Local and state leaders came together in Allentown Thursday to talk about ways the city could use state dollars to keep the streets safe. State Sen. Nick Miller, who serves Lehigh and Northampton counties, led a safety roundtable discussion Thursday at the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown.
Bethlehem gas main replacement project to begin on Aug 19
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- UGI Utilities, Inc. is set to start a new gas main replacement project in Bethlehem on Aug. 19. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August and impact the following streets:. Sioux Street between Christian Street and Finady Avenue. Hellener Street between Bastian...
Parkland SD to honor veteran with high school diploma
ALLENTOWN, Pa -– The Parkland Board of School Directors will present a Vietnam veteran with his high school diploma. The board will present Robert Franklin Seel, class of 1961, with his Parkland High School diploma during its regular school board meeting on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Mr. Seel,...
Something (new) is cooking with Allentown Fair. You be the judge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown Fair is less than two weeks away, and things already are cooking — so to speak. For the 172nd fair, which kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 2, fair President Daryl Urmy has challenged concessionaires to come up with new treats at their stands, the fair announced Thursday.
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