Supervisors Approve Liquor License for LongHorn Steakhouse

Since all of Lower Nazareth Township's liquor licenses are in use, LongHorn Steakhouse had to transfer a license from outside the township and be granted approval.

Supervisors Hear Plan for Faith-Based Community, Cultural Center

Plans are in the very early stages; the Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors are uncertain about the center's proposed cemetery, which would require a zoning amendment.

Celebrate 'Northampton County History Day' on Sunday

Fans of local history are being invited to attend a celebration at Easton's Sigal Museum on Sunday, March 11.

PHOTOS: Information Kiosks Go Up in Nazareth

While you stroll through the streets of downtown historic Nazareth, make sure to stop by one of three information kiosks for a variety of borough news.

Upper Nazareth Supervisors Still Split on Hiring Full-Time Officer

The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors was divided in a 2-2 vote; Supervisor Willard Mohn, the vote that could have made the difference, was absent from Wednesday night's meeting.

Insurance Company Drops Nazareth After $1.1 Million in Claims

Travelers Insurance sent Nazareth Borough a non-renewal notice after 19 losses -- totaling about $1.1 million in workers' compensation claims -- were recorded in three years.

Zoners Approve Signage for LongHorn Steakhouse

Four signs, including a long-horned steer logo, were given the thumbs up from the Lower Nazareth Township Zoning Hearing Board.

Nazareth School Board Recognizes PSSA High Achievers

Twenty Nazareth Area High School seniors aced all four standardized state tests last year.

Neighbors Say 'No' to Proposed Lower Nazareth Warehouse

Greenfield Builders Inc. sought approval for a revised final land development plan for a proposed warehouse operation, but nearby residents put up a fight.

Nazareth School Board President Calls for Staff Wage Freezes

Lorin Bradley, president of Nazareth School Board, says he will not agree to proposed 2 percent tax hike; he wants district teachers and staff to agree to a wage freeze or other concessions.

Nazareth Police Union Files Grievance Over Schedule Change

Mayor Fred Daugherty Jr. says the shift change would make it easier for the payroll clerk to track shift differentials.

Tatamy Resident Voices Concerns Over Trucking Company's Move

JMB Transportation, an Upper Nazareth Township trucking company, is moving to Forks Township, which has a Tatamy resident -- and council member -- concerned.

Man Gets Prison for Forging Northampton County Checks

David Weatherly, 24, will spend 1 to 2 years in jail for cashing forged checks.

Portions of Route 248 in Lower Nazareth to Get a Makeover

A road resurfacing project will begin near Route 33 in Lower Nazareth Township and end near Easton Area High School.

Snyder’s-Lance Inc. Gets Final Approval to Double in Size

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors approved the plans that will allow Snyder’s-Lance Inc. to double the size of its distribution center.

Essroc to Pay $82,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Lead

During a June 2011 inspection, it was revealed that Essroc failed to submit three years of required reports on a regulated toxic chemical -- lead -- which was processed at the Nazareth facility.

Upper Nazareth Trucking Company Moving to Forks

JMB Transportation gets zoning board’s approval to use a Uhler Road property in Forks Township for its trucking business.

Police Chief Asks to Purchase New Television

Nazareth Borough Council denied Police Chief Thomas Trachta's request to reconnect the cable to a donated television, but he's hoping council will allow a new -- and approved -- television.

Arena Tax Deal Brings Frustration, Skepticism

Neighborhood Improvement Zone will divert $550,000 in earned income tax to arena, other Allentown development and away from school districts and municipalities.

Upper Nazareth Passes on Hiring Full-Time Officer -- Again

The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors was divided in a 3-2 vote; police chief and board chairman spoke in favor of the hire, but in vain.

Nazareth Receives $10,000 to Replace Library's Furnace

The Pennsylvania Department of Education grant can be applied to pay up to 50 percent of the costs related to construction and rehabilitation of a library facility.

Lesky: With Growing Deficit, Staffing Cuts Possible

Staff layoffs are still on the table, but administrators and the school board are waiting to see how many teachers submit retirement letters by March 1; those positions may not be filled.

Controller: County Paid $200K in Medical Claims to Ex-Employees

Northampton County Controller Stephen Barron says the county paid medical claims for people no longer employed by county.

Lower Nazareth Spends $50,000 for Additional Parking

The new parking lot will be used by patrons of the Lower Nazareth Township Park, which is located behind the township municipal building on Butztown Road.

LongHorn Steakhouse Coming to Lower Nazareth

Representatives for the new steakhouse have asked the Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors to hold a hearing for the issuance of a liquor license.

Mayor Defends Controversial Television Decision

Fred Daugherty Jr. says the television in the Nazareth Borough Police Department headquarters is merely a representation and "masks the real issue."

PHOTO: Nazareth Council Honors Blue Eagle Football Team

Despite the cramped quarters, every member of the 2011 Blue Eagle football team managed to shake the hands of Nazareth Borough Council members.

Nazareth Police Chief to Get Officers, No Cable

Police Chief Thomas Trachta will be getting a few more part-time officers, a breaching ram and two ballistic shields, but the television in the department will remain without cable.

Nazareth Council Bashes Police Department -- Again

Stoudt, others up in arms over furniture left on sidewalk, gun maintenance course, police station TV.

Upper Nazareth Holds Off Hiring Full-Time Police Officer

Four of five supervisors prefer to see what the township finances look like as 2012 progresses, though the full-time officer position is included in the township's police budget.

Upper Nazareth Supervisors Join Ranks of NIZ-Bashers

Supervisors urge township residents to vent their displeasure at lost tax revenue to their local lawmakers.

Nazareth's Support Staff Union Willing to Discuss Pay Freeze

One of two unions responds to superintendent's letter asking for a pay freeze.

Robert Pinel Named to Nazareth Area School Board

Robert Pinel, 49, is Nazareth Area School Board's newest member, following a sudden death and an abrupt resignation.

Lower Nazareth to Replace Incinerated Dump Truck

After a 16-year-old dump truck goes up in flames while plowing snow, Lower Nazareth Township plans to purchase a new truck for about $112,000.

Op-Ed: President, CEO of The Chamber Weighs in on Marcellus Shale

The president and CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce answers the question: What does the Marcellus Shale industry mean to the Lehigh Valley and all of Pennsylvania?

Nazareth’s Newest School Board Member Resigns

Michael Woodland, who had not yet attended his first school board meeting, resigned due to personal reasons, Superintendent Victor Lesky said Monday night.

Nazareth's New Police Committee Considering All Options

Nazareth Borough Council's Police Committee is willing to consider the option -- among others -- of rebuilding the borough's police department.

U.S. Rep. Tim Holden Withdraws Co-Sponsorship of SOPA Bill

Congressmen Tim Holden, Charlie Dent say they do not support the Stop Online Piracy Act.

Upper Nazareth to Institute Payment Plan for Township Taxes

Upper Nazareth Supervisors plan to adopt an ordinance that allows residents to pay their township property tax in two installments in 2012.

Poll: Could you Handle a World With a Restricted Web?

The internet has allowed users almost completely unfettered access to information, unable to stop illegal downloads from other countries. What if that changed, and changed the way you use the internet in the process?