In today’s column we are looking at the status of agriculture and farming in Northampton County. In our last column we looked back to agriculture using the 1914 Farm Directory of Northampton County and found there were 3,565 active farms in 1914.
I called the farm preservation office in Northampton County to find what action has been taken to preserve farmland and open space.
I am sure many of our citizens support county and local government efforts to preserve land for the future generations.
Mr. Oberly and I checked the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The census listed 421 farms with 58,138 acres. Mr. Ryan Shaw, administrator of Northampton County Farmland Preservation, was very cooperative and forwarded a list of acreage preserved in the county.
A total of 20,000 acres has been
preserved, representing 271 farms, because of Act 149 Preserved Farms in Northampton County. Currently, they are in the process of preserving additional farms and acreage.
(The following stats do not include the additional acreage that was recently celebrated at Unangst Farm to bring the total of preserved acres to 20,000.)
Allen Twp 973.53 acres
Bethlehem Twp 47.53 acres
Bushkill Twp 506.21 acres
East Allen Twp 957.74 acres
Forks Twp 246.23 acres
Lehigh Twp 1,062.23 acres
Lower Mount
Bethel Twp 4,312.63 acres
Lower Nazareth 927.33 acres
Lower Saucon Twp 93.57 acres
Moore Twp 2,937.27 acres
Plainfield Twp ...... 3,405.34 acres
Upper Mount
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Residents urge Northampton Borough Council to address Ongoing odor issues
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Residents of Coventry Court and the surrounding area appeared before Northampton Borough Council to ask for support as their neighborhood deals with odors they allege are coming from a nearby recycling business.
“After 8 p.m., Cap Glass has decided that we don’t have the right to fresh air,” resident Michael Sharkazy said during the Oct. 2 meeting.
According to the company’s website, Cap Glass, at 799 Smith Lane, uses “advanced technology to clean, sort, and crush glass from various sources, ensuring quality and precision.” The busi-
ness largely operates in the evenings.
Sharkazy and his neighbors allege the company’s operations have resulted in “invasive” odors and air quality concerns that have disrupted their way of life for years.
“There is rarely a day that goes by without these odors,” Sarah Alp of Coventry Court told council. “They invade our homes, parks and streets.”
Residents described the odors as sour and compared them to garbage or human waste.
As recently as Sept. 27, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency responded to
complaints of “strong rotten garbage odors” coming from the site. Residents like Alp and Sharkazy questioned the health risks Northampton residents may be facing.
“[We] respect local businesses, but no business should compro-
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The Northampton High School Class of 1965 held their 60th reunion on Oct. 4 at Tri-Boro Sportsman’s Club. One hundred classmates attended and enjoyed reminiscing wonderful memories of the past.
Photo by John C. Pittman Photography
Contributed photo
Looking Back
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Bethel
acres
Our County Executive, Lamont McClure, is to be commended for his leadership in preservation.
Hopefully the next county executive will continue to increase the preservation effort. Is your township doing enough in preserving farmland which can never be replaced?
Thank you, Mr. Shaw and Ms. Claire Wessner, for your cooperation with the current statistics.
In our next columns we will share business advertisements from the 1914 Northampton County Farmers Directory.
Voter services for the 2025 Municipal General Election
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
The Northampton County Elections Office announces that voter services for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 Municipal General Election are now available at the Northampton County Elections Office (Government Center, 669 Washington St. Lower Level, Easton, PA 18042) and the Northampton Community College, Fowler Center (511 E. Third St., Room 411, Bethlehem, PA 18015).
Northampton County Elections Office is offering extended hours for on-demand mail-in
ballot voting and all other voter services according to the following schedule:
At the Elections Office in Easton, voters may register if they still need to, complete a ballot application, have it processed immediately, and receive a ballot over the counter. Voters can then either fill out their ballot in the office and return it the same day, or take it home to return later by mail (postage prepaid) or by using one of the seven secure Ballot Drop Boxes throughout the County.
At the Fowler Center, voters may also register and complete a ballot application to receive a ballot immediately. However, completed ballots cannot be accepted at Fowler. Voters must return their ballot by mail, by using one of the secure County Ballot Drop Boxes (including the one located in the Fowler lobby), or by delivering it directly to the Elections Office in Easton.
You must bring a valid ID with you to the Elections Office to receive a ballot. The County’s seven secure ballot drop-off boxes will be installed as of Oct. 3.
Secure ballot drop-off Boxes installed for Primary Municipal Election
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
The Northampton County Elections Office would like to announce that ballot drop-off boxes have been installed at the following locations:
• Washington Township Municipal Building (Interior Hallway): 1021 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA 18013
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• East Allen Township Municipal Building (Main Lobby): 5344 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton, PA 18067
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Election Day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• NCC Fowler Family Southside Center (Main Lobby): 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem, PA
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Northampton County Courthouse (Rotunda): 669 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon
Election Day: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Northampton County Human Services Building (Main Entrance Vestibule): 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to
Registered voters who have already applied for a mail-in ballot are not eligible to apply for a mail-in ballot in person and must wait to receive their ballot in the mail.
To ensure that your mail-in ballot is accepted:
• Your ballot must be enclosed in the yellow secrecy envelope and sealed;
• Do not write anywhere on the yellow envelope. There can be no identifying marks or symbols;
• The purple return envelope must be signed and dated on the back in the appropriate yellow boxes;
• The ballot must be returned to the Election’s Office no later than 8 p.m. on Election night, Nov. 4, 2025. USPS postmarks do not count if received after this deadline.
Northampton County voters who applied for a mail-in ballot by Sept. 30 have been mailed their ballot as of Oct. 3.
New Women’s Imaging Center opens at Bethlehem Campus
Submitted by SAM KENNEDY
St. Luke’s University Health Network is expanding access to diagnostic breast imaging with the opening of a new Women’s Imaging Center at St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus.
“This investment in advanced imaging technology is a reflection of St. Luke’s commitment to providing the very best individualized breast care for each patient based on their unique history and risk factors,” said St. Luke’s Mi-
chele Brands, Network Director of Women’s Imaging.
The new diagnostic services at Bethlehem include:
• Diagnostic mammography on GE HealthCare’s Senographe Pristina featuring superior diagnostic accuracy for 3D diagnostic breast tomosynthesis at the same low dose as a 2D full-field digital mammography, the lowest for all thicknesses among the major systems available in the marketplace[1] [2]
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goalkeeper on the NCAA Division III men's soccer team at Muhlenberg College for fall 2025, while studying at the college.
A graduate of Moravian Academy, Saleem Diakite, of Northampton, has been named a midfielder on the NCAA Division III men's soccer team at Muhlenberg College for fall 2025, while studying at the college.
A graduate of Northampton Area High School, Caden Reph, of Northampton, has been named a tight end on the NCAA Division III football team at Muhlenberg College for fall 2025, while studying accounting and finance at the college.
p.m. Election Day: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Northampton County 911
Center (Main Entrance Vestibule):
100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064
Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week
Election Day: Until 8 p.m.
• Bethlehem City Hall (Main Lobby):
10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Accessing drop-off boxes does not require going through security at any location. Applications for mail-in and civilian absentee ballots are available in the Election’s Office or at this link: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin.
The last day to apply for a mailin or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 28. All seven drop boxes will be available for Northampton County voters.
• Stereotactic and Ultrasoundguided biopsies
• Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound
• Screening mammograms Nationally, wait times for screening and diagnostic mammograms have grown since Covid. The opening of the new center at the Bethlehem Campus will provide patients with an additional, centrally located diagnostic imaging option.
“St. Luke’s is committed to improving access to mammography and breast ultrasound services for women in the Lehigh Valley,” said Karl N. Yaeger, MD, Division Chief- Women’s Imaging.
Local Students Compete in NCAA fall Athletics at Muhlenberg College
Submitted by CAREY MANZOLILLO
More than a third of Muhlenberg students participate in the college's 23-sport intercollegiate athletics program. The red and grey Muhls are part of the NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference. Local Muhlenberg College athletes include:
A graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Samuel Roberts, of Nazareth, has been named a captain and defender on the NCAA Division III men's soccer team at Muhlenberg College for fall 2025, while studying finance and accounting at the college.
A graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Nicolo Famularo, of Nazareth, has been named a
Ribbon cutting for the new Women’s Imaging Center at St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus
Charles C. Itterly
Charles C. Itterly, 95, a resident of Country Meadows in Bethlehem, formerly of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty M. (Kocher) Itterly, to whom he was married 70 years prior to her passing in 2024.
Born in Nazareth, Charles was a son of the late Henry O. and Evelyn Kocher. He was a proud veteran and honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charlie, as he was known to many, attended barber school
and was an aspiring barber in his early years. Instilled with a strong work ethic, Charlie was employed for 40 years with H.S. Campbell, a prominent Bethlehem developer and former owner of the Westgate Mall and founder of Westgate Water Co., serving in various management positions. His true passion, however, was well drilling, and he enthusiastically worked for his nephew, Jake Kocher, until retiring. Charlie also loved the outdoors and would find great pleasure in fishing and boating, as well as tinkering, which was his specialty.
Survivors: Charlie will be dearly missed by his daughter, Sally Itterly and Valerie Velardo, of Norwood, Massachusetts; along with many nieces and nephews and their families.
In addition to his wife, Betty, he was predeceased by five brothers, Edward E. Itterly, Lester W. Kocher, Harold F., Robert W. and Kenneth Itterly; and two sisters, Pauline E. Muffley and Beatrice M. Miltenberger.
Services: Friends and relatives
were invited to call on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Interment was private. Online expressions of sym-
pathy may be recorded at www. bensingfuneralhome.net.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the American Parkinson Disease Association at www.apdaparkinson.org and/or St. Luke's Hospice Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Nazareth Borough Council Debates payment to Engineering firm; approves Renovations to Council Chambers
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Nazareth Borough Council moved through its agenda during the meeting held Monday, Oct. 6, approving a series of motions related to public property, finance, fire, law, public works and environmental steering and lighting. All motions passed unanimously except for one concerning payment for engineering services related to the new recycling center, which passed 5-4.
Under public property, council approved the use of the parking lot in the park as a drop-off point for two bus trips requested by Cindy Beardsworth. The trips are scheduled for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Nazareth Police Department was advised to make the 8 p.m. accommodation for the later park pickup, as closing time on those days is dusk.
Council also approved payment for the rental of two porta potties from United Site Services for use at the Halloween parade and fall festival, both on Oct. 18. The total cost of the rental is approximately $500.
A motion was approved to contract with Landmark Painting to repaint the inside of Council Chambers at a cost of $12,480. The budgeted amount for the project was $18,000 following a
nually.
Council acknowledged receipt of accrued interest from the borough’s lending of $60,000 to the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps, who agreed to pay 25 basis points above the prevailing PLGIT “Class” monthly interest rate on funds borrowed from the borough to help with prepayments for vans and medical equipment. The payment of $3,547.65 satisfies all outstanding interest obligations due through Sept. 30.
2024 estimate of the costs.
Council also approved contracting with Creative Comfort Inc. to perform HVAC work in Council Chambers at a cost of $16,280. Three telephone bids were solicited for the duct work project, which was included in the borough’s 2025 budget at $50,000.
A motion was approved to purchase 40 padded folding chairs and a storage rack for use in Council Chambers at a total cost of $4,800. The purchase price falls below the required bidding limits and does not require a solicitation for bids.
Council also approved a motion to seek bids for new carpeting for Council Chambers. Under finance, council acknowledged receipt of the borough’s 2025 State Pension aid in the amount of $150,843.24 and the 2025 Public Utility Tax Act rebate in the amount of $3,030.26.
Council also acknowledged receipt of the 2025 Act 44 Disclosure Form received from Conrad Siegel Inc., the borough’s police pension plan actuary. All contractors who provide professional pension services and receive payments from the actual pension fund of the municipality are required to complete this filing an-
Council also acknowledged receipt of the accrued principal from Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps’ borrowing of $60,000 from the borough in two tranches of $30,000 each in May and June 2024. The payment of $60,000 satisfies all outstanding principal obligations due through Oct. 6.
In other news, under fire, a motion was approved directing the treasurer to turn over the recently received Fireman’s Relief state aid in the amount of $39,408.11 to Nazareth Fireman’s Relief. Council also approved payment of the final outstanding amount due of $473,641.35 to Glick Fire Equipment Company of Bird In Hand, Pa., for the balance of the purchase of the new 2025 Pierce Enforcer Fire Pumper. The purchase was authorized in 2023 after receipt of a $700,000 Statewide LSA Grant. Previous payments made include a prepayment of $12,998.52 to preserve the chassis discount and a 2025 prepayment of $433,284.13. With the final balance due of $473,641.35, the total purchase price amounts to $919,924. The borough will receive the remaining grant reimbursement of $266,715.87 following payment and a payment request to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Councilwoman Kayla Green provided the fire reports for the months of July and August.
In July, Vigilance Hose Fire Company No. 1 responded to 37 service calls, which included 22 calls within the borough for six fire alarms, six motor vehicle accidents, four wire problems, two dwelling fires, one traffic control, one gas leak, one spill and one
Getting Out!
6th Annual Lehigh Valley VegStock- Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 336 Bushkill St., Tatamy, featuring food, local booze, live music, vendors, kids activities, hay rides and more.
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 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 Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., 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.
East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. 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 April-Nov. from 1-3 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- As the 250th anniversary of our country approaches, meet the people who contributed to its founding. Tours by appointment. All welcome. Free gift with every tour. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.
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.
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.
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 Farmers Market- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October in the circle.
Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9-11:30 a.m., 1601 Canal St.
Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.
Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1-4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.
Northampton County has a 24-hour emergency hotline for all human servicesrelated emergencies. Anyone struggling with a mental health crisis, abuse, neglect, suicidal thoughts, evictions, substance abuse, food insecurity, etc. can call 610252-9060 for help and referrals.
Penny Party
Northampton County Senior Centers
For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131
Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.
Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.
Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902
Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.
EMS assist, as well as 15 mutual aid calls with neighboring municipalities for six dwelling fires, five fire alarms, two motor vehicle accidents, one structure fire and one carbon monoxide alarm.
In August, Vigilance Hose Fire Company No. 1 responded to 31 service calls, which included 18 calls within the borough for 10 fire alarms, two wire problems, one dwelling fire, one tree down, one burn complaint, one dwelling fire, one carbon monoxide alarm and two EMS assists, as well as 13 mutual aid calls with neighboring municipalities for six fire alarms, two motor vehicle accidents, one traffic control, one dwelling fire, one structure fire, one industrial structure fire and one carbon monoxide alarm.
Under Law, council approved a motion to officially recognize Mayor Lance E. Colondo’s proclamation for the Nazareth Women’s Club Annual Day of Service held on Sept. 27.
Under Public Works, a motion was approved to direct the secretary to place advertisements in The Nazareth Key to advise citizens of the borough’s proce-
Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 (3-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
½ tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: cinnamon and brown sugar for topping
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt and several grinds of fresh pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, sage, rosemary and ginger. Stir and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, then add 3 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend. Season to taste and serve with parsley, pepitas and crusty bread.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
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Chapman Quarries Church to celebrate 157th anniversary
Submitted by REV. KENNETH KLINGBORG
Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church will celebrate its 157th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19. The church is located in Chapman Borough, originally a company town owned by the Chapman Slate Company. In March 1868, the Methodist Episcopal Church established the Chapmansville Circuit consisting of three charges, namely Chapmansville (Chapman), Slateville (Pen Argyl) and Bushkill. The first pastor to serve this charge was the Reverend J. A. Cooper.
In 1869, the Chapmansville congregation built their first church at the cost of $5,000. This was quite a financial challenge due to the fact that many members were workers at the Chap-
man Slate Company. The congregation was previously meeting in the local public school.
On June 20, 1891, the cornerstone of their second (present) church building was laid. The first building was deemed unusable and needed to be replaced. The contract for the new church was awarded to Mr. L. W. Fabzinger, of Bethlehem, Pa., agreeing to pay him $2,550 cash and give him the old building to use what materials he could.
Chapman Quarries Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated Nov. 29, 1891 with great rejoicing and thanks to God for the Blessings. The new church was considered quite a wonder, located in the center of Chapman Borough, with a beautiful structure that was well-finished inside
ext. 5 Kitchen sales benefit KRVFC
Weeks of Oct. 13, 2025 to Oct. 24, 2025
Bath Borough Authority Staff will be flushing Fire Hydrants in the Borough of Bath and Redcliff in Upper Nazareth Township, some temporary pressure loss and/or discoloration of water may be experienced.
and out.
We will celebrate our 157th anniversary at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 with special music by the male gospel quartet, “Lost & Found.” All are welcome to worship with us in our historic church.
Bath
Bowling
Bath Commercial Bowling League
Week No. 5 Standings
Team Won Lost Bath Supply 15 5 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 14 6 Maxx
Ty Pagotto 641 (203-268)
Terry Bartholomew 611 (223-221)
Gerald Bartholomew 591 (105)
Terry Pagotto 574 (200)
Bath Industrial Bowling League Week No. 6 Standings
Team Won Lost
Morning Would Pub 19 5
Shafer
Landscaping 14 10
Moore
Powersports 13 11 G&L Sign Factory 12 12
12 12
12 12
9 15
5 19
Mourning
Would on Stump - 1
Ed Musselman 447
Earl Holland Jr 653(256,213)
David Betz
608(269)
Chris Benner 576(216)
Terry Heckman 555(b)
D&R Precision Machine - 1
Brain Dilley 652(216,254)
Dave Roman 564(242)
Rick Dilley 537(203)
Josh Horninger 504(195)
Continued on page 16
Rice Family (1)
Dale Fye 527
Chris Reeser 518 (210)
Bath Supply (3)
Brent Connolly 626 (236-201)
Frank Donchez 557 (224)
Steve Kerbacher 527
TWL (1)
Lee Hilbert 597 (209-200)
Frank Pavlov 557
Bob Davidson Jr 549
Bob Davidson III 527
Maxx Amusements (3)
Earl Holland Jr 579 (205)
Bill Bachman 578 (248)
Earl Holland Sr 564 (233)
John Sverha 525
Broken Tackle (1)
Paul Berkowitz 646 (225-236)
Shannon Quick 630 (215-212-203)
Butch Riddle 582 (233)
Ed Zupko 579 (213)
Shawn Carraghan 566 (212)
Wire Done Right (3)
Wyatt Davidson 689 (203-280-206)
Charlie Amore 574 (237)
Daku Auto Body (3)
Shawn Coulter 706 (212-232-262)
Marc Beichey 666 (234-205-227)
Al Davidson 593 (210-209) Scott Bortz 573 (209)
Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering (1)
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of Sept. 28.
Station 42 – Northampton Bor-
ough
Station 45 – Allen Township
Station 5 – Coplay Borough
Station 47 – Lehigh Township
Station 15 – Hanover Township (Northampton County)
Station 2 – Catasauqua
SEPT. 28
Station 42: 100 block Williams Street. Ambulance assist.
Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: 2200 block Main Street. Dwelling fire (cancelled prior to responding).
Stations 42, 45, 5: W. 15th Street and Newport Avenue. Outside smoke investigation. Stations 42, 45: W. 14th Street and Newport Avenue. Automatic fire alarm.
OCT. 1
Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: 2400 block Dewey Avenue. Dwelling fire (cancelled prior to responding).
Station 42: Horwith Drive and Clear Springs Drive. Wire problem.
OCT. 2
Stations 42, 45: 1800 block Main Street. Motor vehicle accident.
Stations 42, 45: 900 block Main Street. Motor vehicle accident.
OCT. 3
Stations 42, 45, 5: 21st and Main streets. Motor vehicle accident with rescue.
SEPTEMBER 25
Traffic stop, E. 17th St. and Washington Ave., and Lerchenmiller Dr. and Smith Ln. Traffic stops were conducted.
Agency assist in the 100 block of N. 2nd St., Coplay. Request to assist Coplay Police Department.
Noise complaint in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of loud music.
Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.
SEPTEMBER 26
Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St., E. 21st St. and Mill St. and the 2300 block of Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Assist person in the 1400 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist a male.
Disturbance in the 300 block of E. 12th St. Report of a disturbance.
SEPTEMBER 27
Traffic stop in the 2000 block of Center St., 1300 block of Main St., the 1600 block of Newport Ave., E. 10th St. and Main St., the 100 block of Held Dr., and Cherryville Rd. and W. 26th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Juvenile problem, the 2100 block of Washington Ave., and Canal St. and W. 14th St. Reports of juvenile issues.
EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
NORTHAMPTON FIRE DEPT.’S OCTOBER BREAKFAST BUFFET
NORTHAMPTON FIRE DEPT.’S OCTOBER BREAKFAST BUFFET
Sunday, Oct. 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. 4 Lerchenmiller Dr., Northampton
Scrambled eggs, western eggs, sausage, tater tots, pork roll, biscuits, pancakes, cereal, toast, blueberry pancakes, sausage gravy, OJ, apple juice, milk/choc. milk, tea, coffee & hot choc.
Adults $12 | Seniors $10 | Children $6 Ages 4 & under FREE
Enjoy a delicious meal & join us for this monthly community event to connect with your local fire dept.!
Scholarships are available to qualifying families earning less than $96,000 for a family size of four
PreK Counts program is FREE high-quality PreK (for 5 hours per day) or $160 per week for full time care
Center hours are 7am-5pm • Meals provided
Stations 42, 45, 5: E. 13th and Laubach Avenue. Motor vehicle accident with rescue.
Stations 42, 45, 5: 2000 block Main Street. Odor investigation.
Northampton Borough Police Report
SEPTEMBER 23
Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Hit and run accident, E. 9th St. and Dewey Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side mirror.
Civil matter in the 100 block of Held Dr. Report of a civil issue.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Traffic stop in the 1800 block of Newport Ave., and the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.
Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Held Dr. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Trespass in the 2000 block of Washington Ave. Report of a male trespassing.
SEPTEMBER 24
Check area in the 1600 block of Main St. Request to check the area.
Assist person in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a male.
Civil matter in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.
Domestic in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Warrant service/served in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a male with an outstanding local warrant taken into custody and transported to Northampton County Prison.
Assault in the 1600 block of Laubach Ave. Report of an assault.
FALL BAZAAR
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon
Homemade apple dumplings, white elephant items, handmade crafts, asst. baked goods, homemade canned goods & more +Free goody bag to first 20 adults/5 children Christ UCC-Little Moore 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville
Northampton Area High School alum Serves aboard Navy warship In Virginia
By Senior Chief Mass
Communication
Specialist
John Osborne, Navy Office of Community Outreach
Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Anderson, from Northampton, serves aboard USS Cole, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia.
Anderson graduated from Northampton Area High School in 2020.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Northampton.
“Moving states during high school helped me in being able to quickly adapt to a new living environment and connecting with new people, which is crucial to success in the Navy because we are changing commands every few years and new people are always coming in,” Anderson said.
Anderson joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Anderson serves as an information systems technician.
“My father, grandfather and my stepbrother all served in the Navy, and I felt like military service was the best life path for me too,” Anderson said.
the fleet in April 2002 after 14 months of repairs and has served on numerous deployments since, including most recently in 2024, spending seven months in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Gulf providing deterrence and defense to U.S. allies and partners.
Cole is a Navy destroyer, a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea.
The ship is equipped with Tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a Phalanx close-in weapons system.
mise the health, comfort, and quality of life of the surrounding community,” Alp continued. “Northampton residents… deserve clean air, a safe place to
live and the basic dignity of being able to enjoy our homes and neighborhoods.”
In February, a fire damaged a large portion of 799 Smith Lane. During the Oct. 2 meeting, council approved a new 350,000 square-foot warehouse facility on the property. Cap Glass has plans to relocate to another location in the borough.
However, residents want council to take this opportunity to deny Cap Glass’s operating permit altogether.
Borough Solicitor Stephanie Steward said there is no active application from the company for proposed work in the borough; however, the borough is investigating past plans to determine what kind of zoning relief, if any, the business was given.
Mayor Anthony Pristash met with residents impacted by the
This October marks 25 years since the deadly terrorist attack on Cole while the ship was refueling in Yemen. The explosion, carried out by two al-Qaida suicide bombers, killed 17 sailors, wounded 37 more and blew a 40-foot-wide hole in the side of the ship. The crew worked tirelessly for more than 96 hours to free their shipmates trapped by the blast, limit flooding that threatened to sink the ship and address other issues that could have led to catastrophic fires that would have cost the lives of more sailors.
The ship, nicknamed the “Determined Warrior,” returned to
Northampton Area High School alum Connor Anderson
Nazareth library holds annual Touch-A-Truck event
By HOME NEWS STAFF
The area’s largest collection of fun and unique vehicles for all ages was on display Saturday, Oct. 4 during the Memorial Library of Nazareth’s annual Touch-A-Truck event.
The popular event, held at Bushkill Township Recreation Fields, allows children and families to get up close and explore various vehicles, including fire trucks, construction equipment, police cars and more. This hands-on
fun and exploration provides children the opportunity to learn about different careers and see how vehicles work while engaging in educational and fun activities.
This year’s event included over 60 exhibiting vehicles, food trucks, a braiding bar, free haircuts for children, Boy Scout demos, visits from Moana and Sonic the Hedgehog, a helicopter and more.
Touch-A-Truck is the library’s largest annual fundraiser and continues to grow in size and popularity each year. All proceeds raised benefit the library, allowing them to serve the community with various programs and services to improve and enrich the lives of residents in the community.
Photos by Gregory Morgan Photography; additional photos on page 11
Nazareth Borough Council
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dures for the fall 2025 collection of leaves. The secretary was also directed to place this information on the borough’s website.
Additionally, the Environmental Steering and Lighting motion to approve payment of outstanding charges owed to Barton & Loguidice in the amount of $32,490 for planning and engineering services for the new recycling center was met with disapproval and the topic of debate. The amount represents 60% of the outstanding charges that borough solicitors negotiated down from the total billed.
Councilman Christopher D. Crook divulged that he was tired of putting money into the project without seeing any progress.
Councilwoman Laureen Pellegrino suggested going with another engineering firm due to a lack of trust with Barton & Loguidice, however other councilpersons and borough solicitors advised against this due to the additional funds this would cost.
Councilman Carl R. Strye said the additional engineering costs were due to Upper Nazareth Township requiring more work than originally planned and Council President Daniel R. Chiavaroli added that Upper Nazareth Township made the process difficult by requiring the borough to add a bike path in an area where it did not make sense.
Ultimately, the motion passed 5-4, with councilpersons Laureen Pellegrino, Michael Kopach, Kayla Green and Christopher D. Crook opposing the payment.
Last, Mayor Colondo provided the police report for the month of September, which included 297 total police activity/calls for service, 22 crimes reported and investigated, 12 criminal arrests, four drug related crimes, two Part 1 offenses, 96 traffic citations issued, 67 warning issued, four reportable traffic accidents and 16
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named Tributary to East Branch Monocacy Creek which has a designated use of HQ-CWF. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Upper Nazareth Township office. Written comments, objections, or a request for an informal conference and/or public hearing may be submitted to the DEP Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-826-2511 by November 22, 2025, and must include the person’s name, address, phone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s).
(10/2-10/23)
LEGAL NOTICE
Lafayette Men’s Lacrosse Parent Organization was incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. (10/9)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Ruth Ann Wedde, late of Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael George Wedde, Executor of the Estate of Ruth Ann Wedde. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
Michael George Wedde
℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
The Plainfield Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
DANIEL & MARTHA ZAVALA
The applicants/owners of 1799 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 have filed an application for an interpretation or variance in the alternative to construct a new 40’ x 80’ pole building for the storage of landscaping trucks, trailers, and other equipment in conjunction with a home occupation. The applicants are requesting the following, an interpretation or variance in the alternative of Section 27-316.2 WW(2) (g) -No-Impact Home-Based Business, Section 27-318.3.F – Home Occupation, and Section 27-305.5 B(19) – Accessory Uses. The parcel I.D. No. is F8-8-2D-0626 and is located in the Farm and Forest Zoning District.
Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.
Elizabeth Amato, Plainfield Township Zoning Officer (10/2 & 10/9)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Airlite Plastics Company, located at 2860 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064 made an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to request authorization to discharge industrial stormwater under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) individual permit. The receiving stream for the proposed permit area is the Un-
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/9-10/23)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop meeting on October 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or at the conclusion of the Planning Commission meeting for the purpose of discussing proposed additional costs associated with the completion of the new zoning ordinance. The meeting will be held at the Municpal Building, 1069 Municpial Rd, Walnutport, Pa. All meetings are open to the public.
Alice Rehrig, Manager (10/9)
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY 2025 HALLOWEEN PARADES AND TRICK-OR-TREAT DATES
By SAVANNAH BROWN
HALLOWEEN PARADES
Bangor – Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Bangor Park.
Bath – Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 22). Starts at Broad Street and Main Street, ends at Route 987 and Barrall Avenue.
Catasauqua/North Catasauqua – Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 29). Parade begins at Walnut and 14th streets.
City of Bethlehem – 104th annual parade on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. on West Broad and Main streets.
Easton/Phillipsburg – 43rd annual parade on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. starting on McKeen Street in Phillipsburg and ending at Centre Square Easton.
Hellertown – Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. (rain or shine).
Nazareth – Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. (rain or shine) starting at Belvidere and Liberty streets.
Northampton Jack Frost – 76th annual parade on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 23).
Northern Lehigh (Slatington/Walnutport) – 116th annual parade on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. starting at the bus loop behind Slatington Elementary School.
TRICK OR TREAT
Allen Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Bath Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bethlehem City – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bethlehem Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bushkill Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Catasauqua Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Chapman Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.
East Allen Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
East Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Easton City – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Forks Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Freemansburg Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Glendon Borough – N/A
Hanover Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Hellertown Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lehigh Township –Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lower Mount Bethel
Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4-6 p.m.
Lower Nazareth Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lower Saucon Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Moore Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Nazareth Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Northampton Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
North Catasauqua Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Palmer Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Pen Argyl Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Plainfield Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Portland Borough – Saturday, Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m.
Roseto Borough – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m.
Stockertown Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Tatamy Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Upper Mount Bethel Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Upper Nazareth Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Walnutport Borough – Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.
Washington Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
West Easton Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Williams Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Wilson Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Wind Gap Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 -8 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 28
Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Disturbance in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
Assist person in the 200 block of E. 18th St., Smith Ln., and the 100 block of Jeffrey Ln. Officers assist males.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Williams St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
SEPTEMBER 29
Check person/welfare, Main St. and E. 15th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Assist person in the 2200 block of Siegfried Ave., and the 700 block of Smith Ln. Officers assist males.
Civil matter in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue.
Suspicious act, Franklin St. and R. Paul St. Report of a suspicious act.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female.
Northampton Borough Council
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“This is a quality of life issue… we are not tone deaf to that in any manner,” he told residents.
Borough Manager Bryan Welsko also visited properties on Coventry Court with the borough’s zoning officer and has met with a representative from the DEP.
“We hear you,” he told residents, and encouraged them to continue reaching out when they have questions or concerns. “I want you to know that we are here, we hear you, and want to keep listening to what you have to say.”
Welsko and the borough staff will begin scheduling roundtable discussions with residents and council to discuss future actions.
In the meantime, Councilwoman Julia Kutzler also encouraged residents to call the Governor’s Office at 1-717-787-2500 with complaints, which will be forwarded to local representatives and the DEP.
“With all the good things we have going in Northampton, it
is a shame this clouds over everything,” Mayor Pristash said.
The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
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non-reportable traffic accidents, as well as 329 total parking tickets issued for the month.
Additionally, the total monthly income collected from permits, fines, tickets, parking space rentals, reports, meter covers and receipts for the month of
September was $18,721.43. Upcoming borough events for the month of October include the Northampton County Festival in Louise Moore Park on Saturday, Oct. 11 featuring food trucks, live entertainment, community booths and a kids' activities area from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as an awards ceremony from 3 to 4 p.m.; Broad and Belvidere Contemporary Art’s grand opening art gallery hosted by Brenda K. Gadow at 69 S. Broad St. featuring an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an artist’s reception from 5 to 8 p.m.; the annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m., which starts at Belvidere and Liberty street, followed by the annual Nazareth Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival downtown, located
at South Main Street between Belvidere and Walnut streets from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, steinholding competitions and more; Cars and Coffee in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon; and Trick or Treat Night in the borough on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The next Nazareth Borough Council workshop meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 and the next regular monthly meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 3. Until the Council Chambers expansion project has been completed, both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps training room, which is located in the back of 519 Seip Ave.
• Leadership: President of Northampton County Council for 4 years
• Experience: 40+ years working in human services (mental health, drug & alcohol services)
• Advocacy: Working with legislators in Harrisburg to ensure continued mental health and justice funding for the county
• Values: Supports Gracedale Nursing Home and human services for all vulnerable citizens
• Fiscal Responsibility: Balanced County budget with no tax increases and support intact service levels
• Integrity: Supports election fairness and accessibility, and good governance practices
• Effectiveness: Supported all farmland preservation and open space legislation as well as responsible development
• Dedication: Focus on local issues, not national political division
Powerful Leadership
Bowling
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Butch Post 623(234)
Palmer Trophy - 2
Joey Mandarino 570(b)
Tristan Post 519(203)
Butch Holland 530(204)
Chris Hoops 526(181)
Steven Hess 523(195)
Schisler Funeral Home - 2
Don Arndt 510(178)
Adam Schisler 393
Steve Glesias 574(208)
Paul Durnin 544(212)
Noah Durnin 601(200,225)
G&L Sign Factory - 4
Paul Duda 454
Don Schoeffling 385
Bill Fortner 507(176)
Anthony Gable 618(b)
Jason Eberts 554(242)
Shafer Landscaping - 3
Joe Schwartz 286
Mark Flamisch 491
Jeff Lear 496
Marty Csencsits 511(189)
Matt Paulus 687(246,224)
WTF - 1
James Mandarino 367
Shawn Kulick 518(204)
Robert Kulick 491
Donald Everitt 415
Mike Klement Sr 539(190)
Moore Powersports - 3
Tim Williams 548(193)
Brad Stuckey 605(214,201)
Scott Freibolin 582(226)
Eric Gilbert 441
Milt Kelly 527(210)
Sigal Museum Opens ‘Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County’
Submitted
by MEGAN van RAVENSWAAY
The Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society is proud to announce the opening of “Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County,” a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Sigal Museum in downtown Easton. The exhibition explores how newspapers, radio, television and digital platforms have shaped the ways Northampton County residents received, shared and understood information over more than 250 years.
From colonial-era printing presses to the rise of local television and today’s digital landscape, “Read This!” traces the evolution
EventFULL Living
Knights of Columbus Council 4282 Present donation to Holy Family Parish
Knights of Columbus Council 4282 recently made a donation of $10,000 to Holy Family Parish in Nazareth.
During the council’s monthly meeting on Oct. 1, Council 4282
of media in our region and its power to connect, inform and inspire. Highlights include the museum’s newly installed replica 18th-century printing press, rare historic
Join us for an informative seminar that breaks down the latest updates to Medicare for 2026. If you’re looking to make informed decisions during open enrollment, this session will help you understand your options with clarity and confidence.
Daniel Banks, Silvercrest Insurance, will help you navigate the complexities of Medicare. . Dan will discuss any significant changes for 2026 that could impact your current plans, allowing you to make the best decisions for your needs and budget.
Tuesday, October 21st | 10:30 AM at Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth PA Reservations are required 610.746.1000 or online at https://morningstareventfull.corsizio.com/
newspapers, original Nuremburg Trial transcripts and interactive media displays that
Grand Knight Jeff Meeh presented the donation to Holy Family Parish Pastor Rev. Jason Stokes, M.Div., M.A.
Father Stokes thanked the Knights for their donation and
invite visitors to experience the shifting nature of news, firsthand.
“Media has always played a central role in shaping civic life and community identity,” said Megan van Ravenswaay, executive director at the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society. “This exhibition is especially timely as we reflect on how information connects us during the nation's 250th anniversary and beyond.”
The exhibition is made possible
urged them to continue contributing in many ways toward the vitality of Holy Family so that the parish “not only survives but thrives” going forward in its second 100 years of existence.
through the generous support of Brown-Daub Family of Dealership, County of Northampton, Crayola, LLC, Garofalo Real Estate and additional partners, with research support provided by local historians and community contributors.
The exhibition will remain on view through 2026 as part of the region’s Lehigh Valley 250 commemoration.
For more information, please visit www.sigalmuseum.org.
