Northampton Press

08/01/2024

The Great Bath Duck Race took a leisurely pace for the 15th annual event. See details in the Aug. 1 edition of Northampton Press.

The 15th annual Great Bath Duck Race faced a difficult race environment July 27. A paucity of rain lowered the Monocacy Creek to a level that might slow the race. In past years, the race was nearly ca...

07/31/2024

The NASD Board of Education is preparing for the new school year. See the Aug. 1 edition of Northampton Press.

With the first day of school less than one month away, teachers and staff have been hired and appointments made as Northampton Area School District gears up for the 2024-25 academic year. The first da...

07/31/2024

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07/26/2024

Northampton Area Middle School students worked hard at the end of the school year. See the honor roll in the July 25 edition of Northampton Press.

Northampton Area Middle School has announced the students named to the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2023-24 academic year. DISTINGUISHED HONORS Grade 6: Emma Christine Angle, Keira ...

07/25/2024

Northampton Borough names its new borough manager. For more details, see the July 25 edition of Northampton Press.

At the July 18 meeting of Northampton Borough Council, the ad hoc council hiring committee, after two rounds of lengthy interviews, recommended a name to fill the office of the borough manager. The po...

07/24/2024

A fun time at the annual Community Days Fair! See photos in the July 25 edition of Northampton Press.

Community Days fun Tweet Published July 24. 2024 12:15PM by None PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZNorthampton resident Ledra Scherr helps her granddaughter Halle Beck reel in a catch during the 43rd annual Northampton Community Days Fair, held July 17-20 at Municipal Park. Jason Gehret, of Nazareth, tak...

07/19/2024

Moore supervisors approve a study to explore options for the municipal building. See the July 18 edition of Northampton Press.

At the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting July 2, the board discussed and approved $13,500 for a feasibility study for options that include the possibility of constructing a new municipal bui...

07/18/2024

Bath Borough Council approves MS4 Committee recommendations. For more details, see the July 18 edition of Northampton Press.

At the July 8 Bath Borough Council meeting, council approved a number of motions and a resolution, some of which addressed the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Committee recommendations. M...

07/17/2024

Youth learned the ins and outs of firefighting during a special junior fire camp. See photos in the July 18 edition of Northampton Press.

Learning from Northampton firefighters Tweet Published July 17. 2024 09:16AM by None Aspiring firefighter Jacob Gehringer, of Northampton, tries on brother Andrew Gehringer’s firefighting gear while attending Northampton Fire Department’s junior fire camp, held July 8-12 at Northampton Fire Stat...

07/11/2024

East Allen supervisors approve an addition to fill the empty seat on the board. See details in the July 11 edition of Northampton Press.

At the June 27 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors workshop meeting, the board appointed Frank Kostecky to the vacant supervisor seat. Kostecky replaces Donald Heiney, who abruptly resigned his s...

07/10/2024

Northampton Borough is seeking a grant to continue planning for movies at the park. See more in the July 11 edition of Northampton Press.

At its July 3 meeting, Northampton Borough Council approved a plan to apply for a 2025 hotel tax grant in the amount of $9,000. The borough will be responsible for a $3,000 match. The funding would be...

07/04/2024

NASD 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients have been named. For more details, see the July 4 edition of Northampton Press.

Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Wall of Honor recipients. Each of the Northampton Area School District graduates has achi...

07/03/2024

Moore Township supervisors approve new software to issue permits and communicate with residents. See the July 4 edition of Northampton Press.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors moved forward with the GOGov program during the June 4 meeting. The board voted to approve the purchase of the system software. GOGov is a citizen notification and ...

06/28/2024

The Bath Borough solicitor announced his resignation after 20 years of serving the borough. See the June 27 edition of Northampton Press.

At the end of the June 10 Bath Borough Council meeting, James Kratz, borough solicitor, announced his departure from serving the borough as soon as council can nominate and select a replacement. Kratz...

06/27/2024

The NCC Horizons for Youth program is proud to celebrate its 30th season. For more details, see the June 27 edition of Northampton Press.

In 1994, the first Horizons for Youth summer campers arrived at Northampton Community College on Green Pond Road in Bethlehem Township. The brainchild of Gail Mrowinski, then a part-time NCC employee ...

06/27/2024

Northampton Borough Council hears plans for the upcoming Community Days event. See the June 27 edition of Northampton Press.

At the Northampton Borough Council meeting June 20, council noted the Northampton Exchange Club is gearing up to host the annual Northampton Community Days festival July 17-20. The event is a perennia...

06/26/2024

Bath’s Spuds and Spurs festival returns to celebrate the potato industry. For more details, see the June 27 edition of Northampton Press.

The Spuds and Spurs in Bath reemerged as a success. The event was held June 15 on South Chestnut Street between Main and Northampton streets. The street festival honors the importance of the potato fa...

06/21/2024

East Allen supervisors approve the resignation of one of their own. See details in the June 20 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/e-allen-board-approves-resignation-of-supervisor/?publication=northampton

06/20/2024

The annual Paw Prints on the Canal was fun for humans and canines alike. See more in the June 20 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/paw-prints-on-the-canal-6/?publication=northampton

06/19/2024

Northampton County court fills the vacant NASD school board seat. For more details, see the June 20 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240619/vacant-school-board-seat-is-filled/?publication=northampton

06/14/2024

Northampton’s borough manager prepares to retire after more than 57 years of service in the borough. See the June 13 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/manager-announces-retirement-plan/?publication=northampton

06/13/2024

The Northampton municipal pool is open for the summer. See photos in the June 13 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/pool-opens/?publication=northampton

06/13/2024

06/13/2024

Northampton Area School District approves the 2024-25 budget with a tax increase. See details in the June 13 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240612/nasd-school-board-approves-1-tax-hike/?publication=northampton

06/07/2024

The school district is hoping to receive grant funding to cover work at school buildings. See more in the June 6 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240605/nasd-seeks-grants-for-school-buildings/?publication=northampton

06/06/2024

Northampton’s mayor reminds us to remain grateful and mindful of veterans every day. See the Mayor’s Message in the June 6 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240605/mayors-message-honor-hometown-heroes-show-gratitude-every-day/?publication=northampton

06/05/2024

On June 6, the Northampton Press will include the Class of 2024 Graduation Special Edition with a comprehensive list of the 2024 graduates from Northampton Area High School.
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06/05/2024

The Northampton Area High School Class of 2024 graduates! See commencement coverage in the June 6 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240605/forever-a-konkrete-kid/?publication=northampton

05/31/2024

Northampton Area High School student is honored with the TPA Altruism Award. See the May 30 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240529/falkker-earns-altruism-award/?publication=northampton

05/30/2024

A number of local municipalities will receive LSA grant funding for projects. See more details in the May 30 edition of Northampton Press.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20240529/grant-funds-to-benefit-local-public-interest-projects-2/?publication=northampton