Northampton honors Fallen service members During Memorial Day Ceremony
By KERI LINDENMUTH
While rainy weather may have dampened beach days and barbecues over Memorial Day weekend, it did not stop Northampton County from honoring the true spirit of the day.
In Northampton Borough, residents gathered inside Grace United Church of Christ for the annual Memorial Day service,
one of several commemorations held throughout the Northampton area on the morning of May 25. The ceremony, typically held outdoors at Allen Union Cemetery, was moved inside because of the rain.
The sound of the Tri-Community Marching Band echoed throughout the nave as members
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Northampton Borough Seeks to Proactively Address Data centers With future Ordinance
By KERI LINDENMUTH
As data centers become a growing topic of discussion at community meetings across eastern Pennsylvania, Northampton Borough Council is seeking to proactively address the increasing demand for these facilities by preparing a zoning ordinance.
“There are some things that are not addressed in our current ordinance, specifically data centers,” Borough Solicitor Stephanie Steward said during the May 21 Northampton Borough Council meeting. “It is my recommendation that we move forward and pass an ordinance that specifically regulates data centers.”
Steward has already drafted an ordinance for review by Borough Manager Brian Welsko and council members.
The process to adopt a zoning ordinance is a multi-part one, but
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Atlas Memories: Jim O’Donnell
Today we will be remembering some old stories from the Atlas Portland Cement Company as told to this writer by the former Jim O’Donnell of Catasauqua.
Jim’s father heard the Atlas Portland Cement Company was building a new cement plant in Northampton. The year was 1895. Jim’s father walked to Northampton and was hired at $2 a day, which was good money at the time.
There, he met hundreds of men who spoke languages he could not understand. These voices were from immigrants who came to America wanting to work. The employees worked 12-hour shifts.
During the construction of Plant 2, Jim’s father worked on a wall 20 feet in height. He fell and was badly bruised. He asked to be taken home, so he was placed in a horse drawn wagon. A few feet before he arrived home, he told the driver to stop, he struggled out of the wagon and walked into the house. He told Jim he did not want to upset Jim’s mother. After
spending some time in bed without seeing a doctor he returned to work wanting to keep his job to support his family.
Jim was also hired to work at the Atlas. He said he especially remembered the horses pulling stones from the quarries and ashes from the boiler houses.
Jim was assigned to the kiln building as a laborer. The heat in the building during the summer was above 100 degrees. Jim told the story, “My mother packed me a large lunch, usually five sandwiches. One day, the butcher who came to our homes in a horse driven wagon told my mother to try a new product called spiced ham. She packed
2026 Memorial Day Parade - Photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.
Northampton Borough thanks Pool Employees, opening Date
remains June 6
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Following concerns that the Northampton Borough public pool would not open for the season because of a staffing shortage, the community responded in force. The pool is now fully staffed with management and lifeguards.
“We have a really good group of people,” Borough Manager Brian Welsko said
of this season’s employees. So many interested individuals applied for open positions that some applicants had to be turned away.
“Thank you to everyone who did apply. We would not be able to do it without you,” Welsko continued.
In addition to staffing, repairs are also underway. The pool is expected to open on June 6 at noon.
NIGHT TACO NIGHT
Troop M visits
Historical Horner’s Cemetery
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society would like to give a big thank you to the volunteers of M Company Reserve Veterans of Northampton for providing Memorial Day Services at Northampton County’s oldest cemetery on Sunday, May 24.
The soldiers are all volunteers, visiting 10 churches and/or cemeteries over one and one half days. This year, the soldiers were from three generations of one dedicated family. They serve to preserve the history and legacy of the veterans who fought in all wars.
They are successor to the Grand Army of the Republic, a large and influential grouping of Union Army veterans that existed in the decades following the Civil War.
Most activities occur at a local community level. Back in 1910, local men formed the Theodore H. Howel Camp No. 48, now M Troop. Now, besides conducting services, they come out ahead of time and replace all the individual
gravesite American flags at all 10 places.
The churches and cemeteries they visited this year included Fairview Cemetery, St. Peter’s UCC Seemsville, Emmanuelsville, Christ Little Moore, Horner’s, Zions Stone, Lincoln St. Memorial, Allen Cemetery, St. John’s UCC and Seigfried Cemetery.
They are always looking for volunteers, men or women, for only 14 hours per year. Guns and uniforms provided. For more information, please call Donald Swartz at 610-837-1927.
All services are free, but the
group has expenses. The accompanying band alone costs $1,300. Their uniforms are over 40 years old, and a new one costs $242 online.
They survive on donations from attendees and readers like you. If you would like to donate, please send a check to M Company Reserve Veterans of Northampton and mail to 8368 Seemsville Road, Northampton, Pa. 18067.
One volunteer was in the hospital that weekend. God’s speed to Irvin “Butch” Kemp. See you next year.
Looking Back
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my usual lunch. I was anxious to taste the new meat. The sandwiches were wrapped in newspaper. When I looked at the meat it looked green, the excess heat in the building started to mold the meat. I ate the sandwiches without hesitation. This was the first time I saw or ate spiced ham.”
There were no washrooms at the Atlas plants at this time, no showers. Men washed their hands and faces in large horse watering troughs or filled their zinc buckets with water from the Atlas Dam. The water from the dam was warm from the discharge of the large steam engines that powered the plants machinery.
When Plant 2 closed in 1936, Jim was hired by Mack Truck. There, he would complete his working career. Mr. O’Donell visited the museum at the age of 99. A fine gentleman and full of humor, he survived difficult times without any complaints and made you appreciate the quality
of life we enjoy today. For this writer, interviewing Mr. O’Donnell was an enriching and moving experience. A gentleman who started life with no luxuries, marked with dignity and a strong work ethic, he passed away a few days short of his 104th birthday on Jan. 13, 2005.
See you in two weeks!
Senator Miller Announces more Than $800,000 Awarded through Local Share Account to Lehigh And Northampton Counties
Submitted by GAIL VIVAR
Senator Miller announced $828,676 in funding across the Lehigh Valley in Commonwealth Financing Authority Local Share Account grants for various projects in the 14th Senatorial District.
“These grants are critical investments in the safety, infrastructure and quality of life of our communities,” said Senator Miller. “From providing lifesaving rescue tools in Hanover Township, upgrading essential municipal equipment in Walnutport Borough, improving parks and recreation spaces in Whitehall Township and enhancing pedestrian safety infrastructure in Salisbury Township, these funds will ensure our municipalities have the resources they need to better serve our community members and build a stronger future for the Lehigh Valley.”
The LSA grants totaled $828,676 and were awarded during the CFA’s board meeting. Awards were made through the LSA-Northampton and Lehigh and the LSA-Monroe programs, supporting economic development, community development and public interest projects.
The awardees and a brief
Photos by Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum
Phyllis Andrews
Phyllis (Powell) Andrews, 78, of Bath, passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1948, in Fountain Hill, and throughout her life she was known as a creative, loving and friendly woman whose warmth touched everyone who knew her.
Phyllis was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Powell and Janet (Bachman) Powell. She was also preceded in death by her late brothers Harold Powell and Bryan Powell, her late brother-inlaw Kevin Williams, and her late stepfather Leonard Gross. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Andrews, with whom she shared more than 60 years of loving marriage. Their bond was a true partnership built on devotion, laughter and a lifetime of shared memories. She is also survived by her daughter, Patrice O'Neill, and her husband, Jim, as well as her cherished grandson, Connor, who brought great joy to her life. She leaves behind her sister, Diane Williams, her stepmother, Eleanor Powell, her sister-in-law, Jeanne Powell, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins who will forever treasure her memory.
Phyllis graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1965. She spent more than 40 years working in insurance. Her long career reflected the same steady commitment she brought to every part of her life, and she took pride in serving others through her work.
A faithful and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bath, Phyllis gave generously of her time and talents as a volunteer. Her faith was an important part of who she was, and she found great purpose in helping her church community. She also served Bath Borough Council for eight years. In addition, she worked as a consultant for Longenberger and Tastefully Simple, where her friendly personality and enthusiasm made her a natural fit.
Phyllis had many interests that brought her happiness and allowed her creativity to shine. She loved vacationing with her family and treasured the time they spent together making memories. She enjoyed ceramics and found scrapbooking to be a big passion, preserving special moments with care and imagination. Gardening brought her peace, and shopping was another pastime she enjoyed. Above all, she loved her friends and was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. Her generosity, thoughtfulness and loyalty were among her most defining qualities.
Services: A Celebration of Phyllis’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 18018. Family and friends are invited to gather from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Bath, Pa. 18014, or to Dream Come True, P.O. Box 21167, Lehigh Valley, Pa. 18002.
Troop M Announces Sobriety Checkpoint
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Belfast have announced a Driving Under the Influence checkpoint that will be conducted between the dates of Friday, May 29, and Sunday, May 31, within Northampton County.
A sobriety checkpoint is a traffic safety checkpoint, wherein troopers systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to briefly observe drivers for articulable facts and/or behaviors normally associated with alcohol or drug impairment.
The goal of a sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related fatal and serious crashes, and to reduce the number of DUI drivers on Pennsylvania’s highways.
The Pennsylvania State Police is committed to maintaining a safe environment for the motoring public. This sobriety checkpoint is intended to achieve this goal.
Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a felony of the third degree, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
Getting Out!
The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-9230382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum – Museum opens for 2026 season on May 10, second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Free admission. Private and group tours (10 or more) and field trips are available, call 610-262-2576 or email through the website. The museum will participate in the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Program on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Public hours will end on the close of Sept. 20.
Bath Area Food Bank - Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.
Bath Borough Free Market – Second Saturday of every month June through August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field at 1737 Park.
Bath Lions Club - Meets first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at My Place Pizza in Bath. Guests/new members welcome. Email lionsbathpa@gmail.com with questions.
Bath Museum - Open third Saturday January-November and first Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Tours welcome, volunteers needed, email bathpamuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.
Community Dinner at The Table - First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.
Dementia Support Group - Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.
East Allen Township Historical Society - Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.
Easton Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scott Park, Easton.
Gov. Wolf Hist. Society – Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday AprilNovember from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans - Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society - Tours in Celebration of 297 Years of Craig's Settlement, the oldest permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley - Enjoy tours of the resting place of the founders of Craig's Settlement (1728), the longest permanent settlement, first and oldest congregation (1730) and first church (1731) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Tours by appointment, 4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton. Free admission, donations welcome. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule a tour.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank - Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs: (400 Belfast Road, Nazareth)
• Hike for Health – Wednesdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get moving after work with a brisk, guided 2-3-mile hike over uneven terrain. Must be able to maintain a 2 mph pace, leashed-dogs are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center Flagpole. Join email reminder list by contacting 610-7462801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
• Family Science Night: Creek Critters – Friday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn about creatures living in Bushkill Creek (equipment provided). Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet, as water will be up to your knees. Children aged 5 and up. Registration required.
• Family Fly Fishing – Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join local anglers for a beginner and family-friendly intro to fly fishing. Be prepared with lunch, water and snacks. Meet at the Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Road in the morning and travel to local pond in the afternoon (via your own transportation). Suitable for children aged 12 and up.
• Butterflies of Jacobsburg – Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Walk through Jacobsburg fields in search of butterflies, while learning how to identify and find them. Wear comfortable shoes; bring water and sunscreen. Children aged 8 and up. Registration required.
• Basics of Geocaching – Saturday, June 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn how to use a hand-held GPS to find hidden caches. Ages 10 and up. Limited number of GPS units will be available to borrow. Registration required; make note in registration if you need to borrow a GPS unit.
• Educator Workshop: Facilitating Inquiry in the Outdoors for 3rd-8th Grade – Tuesday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teachers and non-formal educators will learn how to facilitate scientific inquiry outdoors. Certified teachers can receive four hours of professional development. Bring lunch and snacks. Registration required, contact Lauren Forster at laforster@pa.gov or call 610-746-2801 FMI.
• Fishing Equipment Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Must provide driver’s license or ID and current fishing license. Call 610-746-2801 FMI.
• Discovery Backpacks Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Backpacks full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need - Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath.
Moravian Historical Society’s 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival – Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. More than 70 local artists, live music, kids activities, food trucks and variety of food and drinks.
Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions - An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700.
Nazareth Area Garden Club Plant Sale – Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schoeneck Moravian Church Pavilion, 316 N Broad St. Ext., Nazareth. The event will be rain or shine under one roof. Shop your favorite annuals, perennials, bulbs, small seedlings, trees, shrubs, woody ornamentals, houseplants, herbs and vegetable garden seedlings.
Nazareth Celebrates America 250 Festival – Saturday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by C.F. Martin & Co. Annual Kazoo Parade will end at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. Colonial Fife and Drum Corps, patriotic program honoring town heroes, tethered balloon rides, live music by TimeWhys and the Craig Thatcher Band, traditional colonial craft demonstrations, kids activities and food trucks.
Nazareth Farmers Market – Saturdays May through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle, 2 South Main St., Nazareth.
Northampton Area Food Bank - Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1601 Canal St., Northampton.
Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting - Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.
Salem U.C.C. Moorestown – Crochet Fellowship meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., 2218 Community Drive, Bath. Everyone is welcome to join.
Siegfried Railroad Station Museum – Opens Sunday, May 17, and the third Sunday of every month MayOctober from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., West 21st Street & Canal Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The station houses artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. Still on display this year are exhibits of churches and Kreidersville and there is a special display this year honoring ther 250th birthday of our country. Free admission. Donations are always welcome. For more information call 610-262-8198.
Lehigh County 4-H offers two exciting Summer day camps for youth
Submitted
by
KELLY WEISNER
Lehigh County 4-H is inviting youth to sign up for two hands-on summer day camps taking place at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown.
Whether your child is passionate about animals, curious about science or ready to try something new, there is a camp designed just for them.
No prior 4-H experience is required to attend. These camps are open to all eligible youth in the area and are a great way for families new to 4-H to discover what the program has to offer.
Cloverbud 4-H Discovery Camp – June 22–24 | 9 a.m.–
3:30 p.m.
Designed for youth ages 5–10 (as of 1/1/26), this three-day adventure is perfect for younger children who want to explore a wide range of activities. Campers will investigate bugs and nature, experiment with electricity, launch simple rockets, learn about animal science, cook treats and create crafts. It is an ideal introduction for families new to 4-H.
• Registration deadline: June 12
• Cost: $100
Junior Vet Camp – July 21–23 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Calling all future veterinarians! Youth ages 10–14 (as of 1/1/26) will spend three days
learning real animal care skills. Activities include performing basic animal health checks, exploring parasites under microscopes, building their own pet first aid kit to take home, practicing diagnostic techniques used by livestock vets and meeting live animals.
• Registration deadline: July 10
• Cost: $100
How to Register:
All camps are held at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, Pa. 18104. To register, visit 4h.zsuite.org, select Lehigh County, and click on Events. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
4-H Jr Vet Camp explores grasses, goats and uninvited guests.
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of May 17.
Station 42 – Northampton Borough
Station 45 – Allen Township
Station 5 – Coplay Borough
May 18
Station 42: 200 block West 26th Street. Wires.
Station 42: Dewey Avenue and East 10th Street. Wires.
May 19
Station 42: 100 block West 17th Street. Ambulance assist.
Station 42: 600 block Main Street. Ambulance assist.
May 21
Station 42: 1500 block Main Street. Oil spill.
Stations 42, 45: Main Street and Laubach Avenue. Wires.
May 22
Stations 42, 45, 5: 600 block East 21st Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Station 42: Unit block Lerchenmiller Drive. Stand-by at station.
Station 42: 300 block East 11th Street. Burn complaint.
May 23
Stations 42, 45, 5:
1600 block Newport Avenue. Gas leak.
Stations 42, 45: 1700 block Main Street. Smoke detector activation.
Northampton Area
soldiers from the Civil War and beyond with a recitation of the Gettysburg Address and a Memorial Day message.
“[We] keep green the memory of their heroic service,” one Son of a Veteran said, honoring their “fidelity to principle, to flag [and] to country.”
“M” Company also honored the fallen with a gun salute while the Tri-Community Marching Band performed “Taps,” followed by “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Bagpipe soloist Eugene Kutzler also performed during the offering.
The ceremony’s guest speaker was Marc Grammes, former Lehigh County commissioner, com-
munity volunteer, U.S. Navy officer, graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy and power plant engineer.
“Deeds, not words,” he quoted the Merchant Marine motto.
“Today, we honor the deeds by saying the words.”
“From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, Americans from every community have answered their nation’s call and made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Grammes shared the stories of just a few of the more than one million fallen U.S. service members: U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Washington, D.C., last November, and
William Hart Pitsenbarger, a 21-year-old U.S. Air Force pararescueman killed in Vietnam.
“Say their names,” Grammes said.
“Remembering and honoring the Americans who didn’t make it back is the true meaning of Memorial Day,” Grammes continued. “[And] the true way to honor the fallen is to live in a way that is worthy of their sacrifice.”
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Webster reminded attendees that the nation’s history was built on the sacrifices of those who served.
“In this 250th anniversary of America, we thank our fallen comrades,” he said.
opened the program with “Nearer, My God, to Thee.”
Richard Webster, superintendent of Allen Union Cemetery, welcomed the community with
an invocation, reminding attendees of the ultimate sacrifice America’s men and women made for “peace, justice and the birth of a new hope.”
Members of the “M” Company Reserve of Northampton Veterans were also present, honoring fallen
Tree and Shrub Service
“M” Company member reciting the Gettysburg Address and the Tri-Community Marching Band.
Nazareth Area
Submitted by TOM
ANDREWS
State Rep. Robert Freeman announced that $800,787 in Local Share Account grants were
awarded for public safety improvements, emergency vehicle upgrades and community projects throughout Northampton County.
“These dollars represent a collaborative effort between my office, local officials, state Sen. Lisa Boscola and the Commonwealth Financing Authority board. I
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work hard to ensure that my district gets its share of available grant dollars that are allocated across the commonwealth,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “I look forward to seeing these projects and upgrades become a reality because they represent important additions for each of the entities that requested them.”
The grants include the following:
Easton City: $75,000 to construct sidewalks throughout the Downtown Business District.
Easton Redevelopment Authority: $95,437 to replace the roof top air handler at the Crayola Experience building.
Freemansburg Borough: $175,000 to expand the stage and add seating at the Freemansburg Amphitheater, located at Gerald C. Yob Community Park; and another $99,396 to construct a Community and Cultural Center.
Glendon Borough: $25,000 for renovations to the Borough Hall.
Hellertown Borough: $105,057 to purchase two police vehicles.
Palmer Township: $95,000 to acquire a mobile incident command trailer.
Palmer Township, on behalf of Palmer Municipal Fire Department: $25,000 to purchase radio equipment.
Palmer Township, on behalf of the Suburban EMS: $32,000 to purchase an ambulance.
Wilson Borough: $48,897 to purchase and upfit a bucket truck for the Public Works Department.
Wilson Borough, on behalf of the Wilson Borough Fire Department: $25,000 to upgrade the department's analog radios to a new P25 digital radio system.
Northampton County Commissioner Jason Boulette’s Statement on
Passage of the Election Worker Protection Ordinance
Submitted by JASON BOULETTE
Pennsylvania state law makes it illegal to interfere in an election by harassing, intimidating or threatening violence against election officials. Unfortunately, there’s a big loophole: those protections are only extended to the judge of elections, the majority and minority inspectors, the clerk and the machine inspector. That leaves a lot of people who are critical to the smooth operation of our elections vulnerable to harassment, intimidation and threats.
In a unanimous vote, Northampton County Council addressed this loophole by extending protections to all of our election workers. Pennsylvania’s election interference laws exclude the following election workers who are now protected by Northampton County’s Election Worker Protection Ordinance: • Members of county election commissions: This bipartisan body of five volunteers oversees our election administration, including setting policies for drop boxes and satellite voting sites. They also hold the responsibility of certifying the results after the election is concluded.
• County election division employees: These county employees send, receive, and process mail ballots; they process early votes in the courthouse and at satellite voting locations they maintain our voter rolls; they process provisional ballots; and so much more.
• Many other temporary employees and volunteers, who assist in the process of pre-can-
2026 Memorial Day Parade - Photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.
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Estate of Robert E. Keller, deceased, late of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
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Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire 2120 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/14-5/28)
ESTATE NOTICE
SONYA E. MILLER, a/k/a SONYA MILLER, dec’d., Late of Alburtis, Lehigh County, PA.
Executrix: Lisa Jean Follweiler c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esq.
KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC 2400 Schoenersville Road Bethlehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esq.
KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC 2400 Schoenersville Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 (5/14-5/28)
MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE
HEARING/MEETING
The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows: 26-ZHB-803
The applicant(s), Mehmet Zimmer, applicants of the property located at 2900 Glase Road, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance
to construct an addition on an existing nonconforming home on the property. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-17(G) Minimum Yard Requirements, 300-33C(1) Nonconforming Buildings, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H5-3-4 contains approximately 7.08 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).
26-ZHB-804
An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Zoning Officer, The applicant(s), Ryan Johnson, applicants of the property located at 656 Creek Road, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance to allow a garage, placed on property without permits and which does not meet setbacks and yard requirements, to remain on the property. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-17(G) Minimum Yard Requirements, 300-3 Applicability of District Regulations, 30064 Zoning Permits, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# J4-3-2 contains approximately .90 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).
26-ZHB-805
An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Zoning Officer, The applicant(s), Joseph Wolf, applicants of the property located at 445 Monocacy Drive, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance to allow storage of empty debris containers, that are not used in conjunction with the use of the property, placed on property without permits to remain on the property as an second unrelated use not permitted in RA Zone. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 30017B RA Zoning District Uses Permitted, 300-26 Limitation of Principal Uses, 300-33C(3) Nonconforming Uses, 300-3 Applicability of District Regulations, 300-64 Zoning Permits, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# J5-12-1 contains approximately 13 acres, and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).
Jason L. Harhart
Zoning Officer Moore Township (5/21 & 5/28)
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF POLLY E. WALKER.
Late of the Borough of Freemansburg, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims to present the same without delay to:
Melissa L. Oliver 1625 7th Street
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Executrix
Paul J. Harak, Esquire Holzinger, Harak & Scomillio
Attorneys 1216 Linden Street P.O. Box 1409 Bethlehem, PA 18016 (5/21-6/4)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of William W. Stein.
Late of the Township of East Allen, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims to present the same without delay to:
Gloria Jean Madalena 865 2nd Street Whitehall, PA 18052
Executrix
Paul J. Harak, Esquire Holzinger, Harak & Scomillio Attorneys 1216 Linden Street P.O. Box 1409
Bethlehem, PA 18016 (5/21-6/4)
PUBLIC NOTICE
LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP
The Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township is announcing its notice of intention to adopt an Ordinance providing for an amendment of the assessment of transportation impact fees. This notice is provided to meet the requirements of Section 505-A(c)(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Lower Nazareth Township has passed a Resolution creating an impact fee advisory committee and intends to develop and adopt an ordinance, amending the current ordinance, creating a transportation service area providing for impact fees to be assessed to fund transportation and capital improvements within the geographic area of Lower Nazareth Township. The Board of Supervisors of Lower Nazareth Township shall assess an interim impact fee $1,000.00 per P.M. peak hour vehicular trip generated by new development proposed within the geographic area of Lower Nazareth Township with the initial application made during the 18-month retroactive period or prior to adoption of the amended transportation impact fee ordinance.
LOWER NAZARETH
TOWNSHIP
TAMMI DRAVECZ, SECRETARY (5/21 & 5/28)
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF GLORIA M. SCHOTT SCHOTT, GLORIA M., dec’d. Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA.
Executor: David Allan Schott c/o Barbara Rush Renkert 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire
2120 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/21-6/4)
TRUST NOTICE THE SCHOTT FAMILY LIVING TRUST
THE SCHOTT FAMILY LIVING TRUST, Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA.
Trustee: David Allan Schott c/o Barbara Rush Renkert 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
Attorney:
Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire
2120 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/21-6/4)
BOROUGH OF TATAMY
The Borough of Tatamy is rescheduling the Monthly Council Meetings from Monday June 1, 2026 to Monday June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Llantrisant Building at 336 Bushkill Street Tatamy, PA 18085. (5/28)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENACT PUBLIC HEARING UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board of Supervisors of Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a Public Hearing and consider enactment of the following proposed Ordinance at a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
The Board of Supervisors invite public comment on the proposed Ordinance entitled:
An Ordinance amending the Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance of 2025 adding or amending the definitions of Conversion of an Existing Building (Including an Existing Dwelling) into Dwelling Units, Data Center, Data Center Accessory Uses/Structures, Data Center Campus, Data Center Equipment, Backup Generators, Electrical Energy Storage System, Stationary, Footcandle, Fuel Cell Power System, Stationary, Power Generation Plant, Power Storage System, Sensitive Receptors, and Warehouse; amending Quick Views adding Data Centers, Data Center Campus, and Data Center Accessory Use as a Conditional Use in the TD-11 Zoning District; adding End User/ Intended Occupant Disclosure Requirement in the TD-10 and TD-11 Zoning Districts; adding Additional Requirements for Conversion of an Existing Building (Including an Existing Dwelling) into Dwelling Units, Data Centers, and Honey Bee Apiaries; Severability; Repealer; and, Enactment.
The above-referenced Ordinance in summary amends the Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance to add the definitions as set forth in the title, detailing the regulation of conversion of an existing building into dwelling units, data centers and related uses, and honey bee apiaries, providing that data centers and related uses be designated as a Conditional Use in the TD-11 Zoning District, adding end user/intended occupant disclosure requirements in the TD-10 and TD-11 Zoning Districts, and providing detailed requirements for conversion of an existing building into dwelling units, data centers, and honey bee apiaries.
Copies of the proposed Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at
the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Offices, 100 Newport Avenue, Upper Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies of the proposed Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance are also available for public inspection on the Upper Nazareth Township website: uppernazarethtownship.org, the Northampton County Law Library, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, and supplied to The Home News newspaper.
GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR 726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/28-6/4)
LEGAL NOTICE NAZARETH BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Please be advised that the regular monthly meetings of the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority will no longer be held at the Nazareth Ambulance Corps facility on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
For the remainder of the 2026 calendar year, all regular monthly meetings of the Authority will be held at the Borough Hall Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Attendees are asked to use the entrance located on S. Church Street.
(5/28)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING
JUNE 11, 2026
The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. to review the following appeals:
Carlos “Charly” M. V. Ribau, 1321 Biafore Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017, for the property located at 1627 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. L4SW4C-10-24 and is located in a C-2 Commercial Zoning District.
The equitable owner is proposing to convert the former “Moore Dry Cleaning business into a self-service, unmanned personal storage facility.
Carlos “Charly” M. V. Ribau is seeking use variance to operate a warehouse facility with approximately 25 – 35 storage units:
Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250, Attachment 2, Schedule I for a “warehouse use” only permitted in the I-2 Industrial District.
Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250, Attachment 4, Schedule III for a “Off-Street parking.”
(5/28 & 6/4)
Northampton Borough
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Steward said the process will be more expedient than awaiting the future River Center Comprehensive Plan adoption, a multi-municipal zoning ordinance which is not expected to pass until November of this year, at the earliest.
The draft ordinance will require several reviews, including one by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and will be subject to a public hearing.
Councilwomen Bonnie Almond and Judy Haldeman both requested a proactive response to data centers during the meeting.
“I’m trying to be proactive with my motive to protect the people living in this small, busy and peaceful community and keep them safe, not just today, but also for future generations,” Almond said.
“Projects move fastest when people are isolated, kept in the dark during the planning and feel powerless against these companies,” she continued.
For Haldeman, the concern is not only future development, but also the possibility of existing warehouses being converted into data centers.
“One of the hot topics was always the warehouses, but now it is becoming even more refined to data warehouses,” she said.
“You can’t prevent them from coming to everyone’s dismay, but you can assure that there can be confidence that they provide the electricity … [and] you can have wording in regard to the water.”
Steward agreed, adding that any ordinance would not prohibit data centers, but instead establish “reasonable procedures and standards and requirements.”
The ordinance is expected to be discussed further at future meetings. Any hearings will be publicly advertised.
The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, at 1401 Laubach Ave.
Election Worker
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vassing mail ballots and counting votes after the election is held.
Let’s be clear: no one who helps run our elections in Northampton County should ever be subjected to threats, harassment or intimidation. That is the foundation of free and fair elections. But it’s especially crucial for the county to ensure it is adequately protecting county employees and volunteers. In Pennsylvania, administration of elections is a core function of county government, and our elections would not be possible without the hard work of these individuals.
At our Council meeting tonight, we heard stories from former election workers who received threatening phone calls and emails, including suspicious
substances. We heard how they needed the sheriff’s deputies to escort them to their cars, for their personal safety. Just for doing their job.
And we heard how former members of the Election Commission needed to install security cameras at their homes in order to feel safe. Just for volunteering, and doing their civic duty, by certifying accurate election results.
I am proud to have authored this ordinance and appreciative of the support offered by the County Executive and the rest of Council in passing this and protecting our election workers.
College Corner
Andrea Deibert receives Degree from University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Submitted by UAF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2026 during its 104th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
Andrea Deibert of Nazareth received the following degree: Bachelor of Arts, psychology, cum laude.
ESU to confer 1,182 degrees
Submitted by ELIZABETH RICHARDSON
A total of 1,182 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 8 and May 9. The following students received their degrees:
• Donato Atkinson of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing.
• Kiersten Bindics of Northampton earned a Bachelor of Science in special education
• Nicholas Elvin of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Arts in history.
• Jillian Fandl of Northampton earned a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (PreK4).
• Alyssa Felix of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in special and early childhood education.
• Parker Flamisch of Danielsville earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
• Sophia Genteel of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Gabrielle Hank of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in business management.
• Austin Hicks of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Jennifer Imlay of Northampton earned a Master of Education in instructional technology.
• Ashley Jacoby-Gerstenberg of Nazareth earned a Master of Education in special education.
• Ryan Kovach of Danielsville earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education teacher education.
• Carlens Lapaix of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
• Kevin McEvoy of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Alexander Mello of Northampton earned a Master of Science in exercise science.
• Sorayaa Mohammed of Bath earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
• Laurie Morgan of Nazareth earned a Master of Education in special education.
• Jade Moseley of Northampton earned a Bachelor of Science in public health.
• James Pagliaro of Bath earned a Bachelor of Science in business management.
• Andrew Ringer of Northampton earned a Bachelor of Science in biology.
• Thomas Rissmiller of Nazareth earned a Master of Education in professional and secondary education.
• Ashley Rolles of Northampton earned a Master of Science in comm sciences and disorders.
• Ryan Roth of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Arts in history.
• Daniel Smith of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
• Bridget Snyder of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Arts in history.
• Ryley Stanchock of Bath earned a Bachelor of Science in comm sciences and disorders.
• Julia Steinmetz of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (PreK4).
• Chiane Swider of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in comm sciences and disorders.
• Eric Van Horn of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in digital media technologies.
• Andrew Viva of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Arts in history
• Kiley Yotter of Nazareth earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Veronica Morris
Graduates from Lebanon Valley College
Submitted by ALI WENGER
Veronica Morris of Nazareth is one of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students who marked their academic success and received their degree as part of Lebanon Valley College's 157th commencement on Saturday, May 9. Morris received a Master of Science in speech-language pathology.
Northampton
County:
Upcoming Road Work
Municipality: Moore Township Road: Hokendauqua Road
Between: Valley View Drive and Lehigh Drive
Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: May 29
Estimated end: May 29
In effect: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Moore Township Road: Seemsville Road
Between: Lehigh Drive and NorBath Boulevard
Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: May 29
Estimated end: May 29
In effect: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Palmer Township Road: Tatamy Road
Between: Walter Avenue and Northwood Avenue
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: May 29
Estimated end: May 29
In effect: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Plainfield Township Road: Broadway Street
Between: Constitutional Avenue and Monroe County Line
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: May 29
Estimated end: May 29
In effect: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Freedom’s “Something Rotten!” tops 2026 Freddy Awards
By HOME NEWS STAFF
The 2026 Freddy Awards honored outstanding achievements in high school musical theater across the Lehigh Valley during the May 21 ceremony at the State Theatre Center for the Arts.
Freedom High School emerged as the night’s biggest winner, earning nine awards for its presentation of “Something Rotten!” including the ceremony’s top recognition for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical.
Bangor Area High School and Emmaus High School each captured three awards, while Allentown Central Catholic High School received two honors.
More than 30 schools representing Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania, along with Warren County in New Jersey, took part in this year’s program, staging spring musical productions for audiences throughout the region.
Here are the 2026 winners: Outstanding Technical Design by a Smaller School
• Wilson Area – “Anastasia the Musical” Outstanding Technical Design
• Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Use of Costumes
• Bangor Area – “The Phantom of the Opera” Outstanding Performance by a Male Ensemble Member
• Carlo Igot as Doody, Nazareth Area – “Grease” Outstanding Performance by a Female Ensemble Member
• Ella Muckey as Young Anna, Allentown Central Catholic – “Disney’s Frozen”
• Stella Georgalas as Charlotte, Liberty – Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)” Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance
• Olivia Betancourt, Julia Cagnassola, Natalie Trawin in “Little Lamb from Alabama,” Warren Hills Regional – “Big Fish: School Edition” Outstanding Performance by an Orchestra
• Easton Area – “Legally Blonde the Musical” Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
• Fiona Flatt as Carlotta Giudicelli, Bangor Area – “The Phantom of the Opera”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
• Daniel Thompson as Olaf – Phillipsburg, “Disney’s Frozen” Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer
• Hailey Laury as Finch, Northampton Area – “Newsies”
Outstanding Stage Crew, in memory of Capt. Christopher Seifert
• Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Technical Contribution by a Student
• Madilyn Osher, Choreographer, Lehigh Christian Academy – “The Prince of Egypt: The Musical” Vic Kumma Award for Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance
• Charles Kenney, “The Confrontation,” Emmaus – “Jekyll & Hyde” Outstanding Use of Choreography and Musical Staging
• Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actor
• Daniel Rivera as Nostradamus, Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress
• Abigail Holtz as Emma Carew, Emmaus – “Jekyll & Hyde”
• Kensington Matol as Bea, Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Production Number
• Bangor Area, “Masquerade” –“The Phantom of the Opera”
• Freedom, “A Musical” – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Ensemble
• Freedom – “Something Rotten!” lehighvalleylive.com Student Achievement Award
• Amy Illescas, Stage Manager, Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
• Briana Bauer as Anna, Allentown Central Catholic – “Disney’s Frozen”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
• Charles Kenney as Jekyll/Hyde, Emmaus – “Jekyll & Hyde” Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School
• Lehigh Christian Academy –“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical” Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical
• Freedom – “Something Rotten!” Air Products Education and Community Impact Award
• Warren County Technical –“Working (Localized Version)”
Northampton Borough Police Report
May 10
Traffic stops were conducted at East 21st Street and Main Street, the 2500 and 2600 blocks of Main Street, East 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Cherryville Road and West 26th Street, and the 1600 block of Laubach Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
PFA violation in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue.
Domestic in the 1300 block of Stewart Street between a male and a female.
Juvenile problem in the 1700 block of Main Street,
May 11
Traffic stops were conducted in the 300 block of West 10th Street, the 2000 block of Main Street, the 300 block of East 21st Street, and the unit block of West 21st Street.
Report of a juvenile issue on Smith Lane.
Reports of civil issues in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue and the 300 block of East 12th Street.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 800 block of Dewey Avenue.
K-9 used/assist in the unit block of East North Street, Nazareth. Request for Officer Perry and K-9 Officer Chico to assist Nazareth Police Department.
Officers assisted a female in the 1000 block of Canal Street.
May 12
Report of an unwanted male in the 1000 block of Main Street.
Vehicle towed in the 700 block of Line Alley.
Officers assisted males in the 1500 block of Newport Avenue, Smith Lane and the 1600 block of Laubach Avenue.
Officers assisted a female in the 1300 block of Stewart Street.
Traffic stops were conducted in the unit block of Lerchenmiller Drive and the 2000 block of Main Street.
Request to check the area at Main Street and Keglovits Lane.
Report of a suspicious male in the 600 block of Banks Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 100 block of West 14th Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue.
Report of a disturbance at the Canal Street Park boat launch.
May 13
Reports of suspicious acts in the unit block of Keglovits Lane, and East 21st Street and Washington Avenue.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 1700 block of Washington Avenue.
Agency assist in the 400 block of East 12th Street. Request to assist Whitehall Police Department.
Reports of a civil issues in the 800 block of Main Street and the 600 block of Washington Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 100 block of East 4th Street.
Officers assisted a male on Smith Lane.
Reportable accident at East 4th Street and Howertown Road involving two vehicles.
Report of a juvenile issue on Smith Lane and Lerchenmiller Drive.
Domestic in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue between a male and a female.
May 14
Agency assist in the 1800 block of Newport Avenue. Request from Slatington Police Department to locate a male.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Civil matter in the 1300 block of Stewart Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 600 block of Walker Drive.
May 15
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 2400 block of Main Street.
Traffic stops were conducted on East 16th Street and Lincoln Avenue, East 11th Street and Atlas Lane, Hollow Lane and Horwith Drive, Clear Springs Drive and Horwith Drive, and Laubach Avenue and East 19th Street.
Suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of Greenview Drive.
Reports of civil issues in the 1600, 2000 and 2400 blocks of Main Street and the 100 block of Held Drive.
Theft, retail, Redner’s Warehouse Markets in the 100 block of Held
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Drive. Report of a male shoplifting. Domestic in the 1300 block of Vienna Street between two males. Non-reportable accidents involving two vehicles in the 100 block of Held Drive and the 2000 block of Main Street.
Report of a female trespassing in
the 1600 block of Newport Avenue
Officers assisted a female in the 1900 block of Center Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 700 block of Main Street.
May 16
Domestic in the unit block of East 24th Street between a male and a female.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 1800
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block of Washington Avenue.
Report of an unwanted male in the unit block of West 21st Street.
Disturbance in the 2700 block of Cherryville Road.
Assault in the 1000 block of Main Street.
Traffic stops were conducted on East 9th Street and Main Street, the 900 block of Main Street, East 4th Street and Pearl Street, the unit block of West 21st Street, and East 14th Street and Main Street.
Officers assisted a male in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Requests to check the welfare of males in the 1800 block of Main Street and the 2300 block of Dewey Avenue.
Police Blotter
Colonial Regional Police Department
May 10
On May 10 at 6:22 p.m., CRPD was dispatched for a reckless driver call at 3784 Dryland Way in Lower Nazareth. Upon arrival, the vehicle was observed committing multiple traffic violations. While investigating, the driver was identified as 35-year-old Anthony Sanchez, of Allentown. Sanchez was taken into police custody for suspicion of DUI. Sanchez was processed and transported to Northampton County Prison for an outstanding bench warrant out of Lehigh County. Charges are filed with District
Judge Capobianco.
May 11
On May 11 at 12 p.m., CRPD was dispatched to Target on Dryland Way, Lower Nazareth Township for retail theft involving a female. An investigation was conducted and Cori Tibbetts, of Bethlehem, was arrested for retail theft and corruption of minors.
May 21
On May 21 at 4:20 p.m., CRPD was dispatched to Walmart on Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township regarding a trespassing complaint. Christina Brown, 37, of Easton, had committed a prior retail theft and was trespassed in 2025. On May 21, Brown returned to Walmart and police were called. Upon arrival, police found Brown in the parking lot getting into her vehicle. Brown was cited for defiant trespassing and released. Charges were filed through MDJ Capobianco’s office.
Senator Miller
description of the projects are as follows:
Lehigh County:
• $83,086 to pedestrian safety improvements at South Dauphin and East Emmaus in Salisbury Township to construct a new pedestrian crosswalk at South Dauphin and East Emmaus Streets in Salisbury Township, including new sidewalk and curbing, ADA curb ramps and pedestrian warning systems to improve safety for students and the community. LSA funds will provide for engineering, construction and administrative costs.
• $80,000 for lighting upgrades at multiple Whitehall Township parks to upgrade multiple parks across the Whitehall Township Recreation system such as West Catasauqua Playground, Stiles Playground, Cementon Park and Hokendauqua Park. This includes installing new LED fixtures and updating wiring and infrastructure
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to improve safety, efficiency and usability across recreation areas. LSA funds will cover construction costs.
Northampton County:
• $97,743 to purchase new hydraulic rescue tools for Hanover Township to provide new tools that will help volunteer firefighters perform rapid extrications in vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, structural collapses and other emergencies requiring heavy cutting, spreading or lifting.
• $89,500 for new mobile vehicle radios and a base station for the Lehigh Township Police Department as they transition to Northampton County’s new 800 MHz dispatch system. LSA funds will be used to purchase the equipment.
• $56,911 to purchase new equipment for the Walnutport Borough Police Department, including patrol car cameras, body cameras and updated tasers. The integrated camera systems will provide seamless recordings and replacing outdated tasers will improve safety and transparency. LSA funds will cover equipment costs.
• $28,456 to purchase a fully equipped police vehicle for Moore Township to support 24/7 service for its 9,400 residents and Chapman Borough. The township needs to maintain a reliable fleet of police SUVs due to high mileage, road conditions and weather. LSA funds will cover the vehicle and equipment costs.
• $25,000 for epoxy floor coating in the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company’s apparatus bays to provide a high performance, nonslip surface and improve safety. LSA funds will cover construction costs.
• $202,431 to purchase a new municipal dump truck for Walnutport Borough, replacing an aging vehicle that is costly to repair. The new truck, snowplow and salt spreader will allow the borough to safely resume normal operations and handle adverse weather. LSA funds will cover equipment costs.
• $60,987 to purchase 18 dualband P25 capable portable radios for the Lehigh Township Police, supporting the transition from outdated analog to secure digital communications and improving interoperability, reliability and emergency response. LSA funds will be used for equipment.
• $59,397 to purchase a new 2025 Chevy Tahoe PPV for the Northampton Borough Chief of Police to replace an aging vehicle and provide a fully equipped command unit for rapid response during emergencies. LSA funds will be used for the vehicle purchase.
• $45,165 for Moore Township Police Department to purchase and install upgraded police radios compliant with the Northampton County P25 system, ensuring reliable communication between officers, vehicles and County dispatch for effective emergency response. LSA funds will cover equipment and installation.