Police Chief Scrambles to Staff Intersections for 5K Walk/Run

Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta didn't know about the 5K Dragonfly Walk/Run until 11 days prior to the Sept. 24 event; now he's 'scrambling' to staff 30 intersections.

Police Chief Given Permission to Find Four Part-Time Officers

With two full-time officers injured, a full-time officer possibly moving on to another department and a part-time officer asking for his hours to be cut, Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta asks to hire more officers.

Students Honored at Nazareth School Board Meeting

Nazareth Area High School students lauded for academic and service achievements.

Odds and Ends from County Council

Questions about the TIF, a new leader for Gracedale, and a new home for an Easton district judge.

Public Divided on Sunday Hunting

State lawmakers are weighing whether to permit Sunday hunting.

Flood Victims Eligible For Unemployment

If you couldn't work due to Irene or Lee, you can collect benefits.

Nazareth Unites To Commemorate 9/11

Music, flags and speeches featured at 9/11 event at Nazareth Area High School.

Upper Nazareth to Receive Federal Aid for Irene Cleanup

FEMA will reimburse township for extra costs it incurred due to recent hurricane.

The Life of an Emergency Responder 10 Years After 9/11

Local police and fire chiefs explain how things have changed -- and have not changed -- since Sept. 11, 2001.

What to Know About The National September 11 Memorial & Museum

As the nation solemnly observes the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a new memorial will soon be unveiled at Ground Zero.

Nazareth-Area Students and Staff to Reflect on Sept. 11 in the Classroom

Nazareth Area School District will offer Sept. 11 programs and activities Friday at various grade levels.

Waste Management Wins Refuse Contract in Tatamy

Tatamy Borough Council also chooses to go with single-stream recycling.

Resolution for 'No Parking' Signs Unanimously Approved

Nazareth will have 90 days to draw up an ordinance that includes the approved changes.

Nazareth Memorial Library to Conduct Online Survey

The online survey will be conducted between Sept. 12 and Oct. 3, will be available in English or Spanish, and will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Nazareth to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11

An event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Nazareth Area High School.

One Claim Stands in Discrimination Suit Against Borough

Judge lets one of three claims stand in federal lawsuit against Nazareth Borough and three police officials.

Nazareth Police Chief Was 9/11 First Responder

Thomas Trachta -- a Brooklyn South Narcotics sergeant at the time -- was a first responder on Sept. 11, 2001.

'No Parking' Signs to Go Up in Nazareth

A resolution is expected to be passed at Tuesday's meeting that would allow the posting of 'No Parking' signs at two intersections.

County Holds Off on Health Department Vote

Northampton County Council will give committee more time to present plan.

Nazareth Borough Council Reviews Trash Hauler Bids

Borough engineer: If the numbers add up correctly, Waste Management will likely continue to be the borough's trash hauler.

Dent Needs to Meet the Public More Often

The danger with friendly audiences is that our Congressman may only be hearing arguments that support his views.

Upper Nazareth Resident Remembers Sight, Smell of Ground Zero

Lisa Jaawani was a New York police detective attached to the domestic violence unit when the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfolded before her eyes.

Nazareth School Board Approves Teacher Salary Matrix

Teacher salary matrix approved with one "no" vote; Nazareth Area Education Association files grievance with the National Labor Relations Board

Region Adds 900 Jobs but Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.8 Percent

Labor force expands by 800 with graduates looking for work.

Upper Nazareth Township Extends Yard Waste Facility Hours

Township drop-off facility will be open extra hours this week as residents continue to clean up after Hurricane Irene.

Northampton County Under Flood Watch

Northampton County's Emergency Operations Center is prepared for to potential emergencies.

Emrick Seeks Education Funding Reform

Former chairman of the Upper Nazareth supervisors, state Rep. Joe Emrick greeted constituents at Nazareth Diner this morning.

Teachers Vote on New Salary Scale

Nazareth Area School Board rejected a new salary scale for teachers and the teachers union voted on a revised plan Thursday.

Upper Nazareth Township Unveils New Website

Upper Nazareth Township site will be more user-friendly, township supervisor says.

Lower Nazareth Seeks Zoning Board Member

Lower Nazareth Supervisors discuss land plan and raise fee for duplicate tax bills.

Meet State Rep. Joe Emrick for Breakfast

State Rep. Joe Emrick, R-137th, will hold a town-hall breakfast on Friday at the Nazareth Diner.

School Board Approves Drainage Project at District Track

Project will cost more than $90,000 near site of sinkhole that opened last winter.

Nazareth's 110-Year-Old Bridge Waits to be Replaced

Nazareth’s century-old bridge on Broad Street will have to stand just a bit longer.

Upper Nazareth to Ban Trucks on Township Line Road

Upper Nazareth and East Allen Township will work together to limit truck traffic that clogs roads in residential neighborhoods.

Bushkill Bridge Demolition Delayed due to Red Tape

Residents and motorists must wait a little longer for demolition and construction to begin on Tatamy’s Main Street.

Fecal Coliform Levels Still High in Little Bushkill Creek

Environmental action group begins looking for detergents in the water, too.

School Board Introduces New Driver Education Program

The Nazareth Area School District has contracted with the David A. Moyer Driving School of Pen Argyl.

Panera Bread to Open in Empty Blockbuster

Northampton Crossings approaches the Lower Nazareth Planning Commission about the plan.

Police Chief Makes an Appeal to Hire Full-Time Officers

Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta uses the death of Freemansburg Officer Robert Lasso as a reason to stop relying on part-time officers.

Missing Prisoner Last Seen in Nazareth

A convicted burglar on work release did not return to Northampton County Prison Thursday night.