Have Your Say on County Hazard Plan

The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a living document that communities—including Nazareth, Upper Nazareth Township and Lower Nazareth Township—use to reduce their vulnerability to hazards.

Rendell to Stump for County Executive Candidate

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, who is making a bid to become the next Northampton County executive, gets backing from former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.

8 Running for Nazareth Area School Board

Six incumbents and two newcomers vie for seven Nazareth Area School Board seats—meaning one person will be out.

Audenried, Troxell Vie for Borough Council Seat

Chris Audenried and Richard Troxell are vying for one four-year seat in the borough's Ward 1.

Werner Road Truck Ban Gets Final Nod in Lower Nazareth

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved an ordinance that bans trucks on Werner Road and on a handful of other roads.

Vigilance Hose President Enters Race for Council Seat

Carl Strye Jr., a Republican, is running against incumbents Jack Herbst and Charles Donello, both of whom are Democrats. They are vying for two four-year seats in the borough's Ward 3.

Sen Toomey: Let Obama Make Sequester Cuts

Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if sequester kicks in Friday.

How Will Sequestration Cuts Affect Nazareth?

The possible March 1 government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect residents in the Nazareth area.

Left-Turn Arrow Installed at Routes 191 and 248 [Video]

Motorists, rejoice! The new left-turn arrow at the intersection of S. Broad Street and Easton Road in Nazareth has been turned on.

Ex-School Board Member Running for County Council

Deb Hunter, who spent 10 years on the Nazareth Area School Board beginning in 1991, is running as a Democrat and seeking one of five 'at large' county council seats in the 2013 election.

$200K Recycling Grant Awarded to Upper Nazareth

The state Department of Environmental Protection awards Upper Nazareth a $237,292 grant, which will help the township develop and implement its recycling program.

Hayden Phillips to Run for County Council

Republican Hayden Phillips of Lower Nazareth Township is seeking one of five 'at large' Northampton County Council seats in the 2013 election.

Residents Sought to Fill Upper Nazareth Vacancies

Upper Nazareth is seeking residents to fill four vacancies spread across the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board and Recreation Committee.

Shift in February Nazareth School Board Meetings

The next meeting of the Nazareth Area School Board is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25.

Tatamy Bridge Opening Slated for June

Palmer Township Supervisors chairman Dave Colver provides an update on the Tatamy Bridge construction.

Cyber Spying Case, Assault on Cop Top Local News

'All Gussied Up' music, Winter Storm Nemo and alleged gadget-hiding thief also among top headlines.

$140K Salary Approved By Nazareth School Board

A five-year contract extension was approved Monday for Nazareth Area School District's business administrator Bernadine Rishcoff.

Resident Irked by Music from 'All Gussied Up'

The owner of 'All Gussied Up On Main' says music in and around a business is basic 'Marketing 101.' At least one resident disagrees.

Proposed Property Tax Hike Cut to .73 Mills for NASD

Nazareth Area School District's preliminary 2013-14 budget now includes a property tax increase of .73 mills—down from .92 mills.

Council Mum After Resident's Call for Apologies, Accountability

A Nazareth resident's impassioned plea for accountability and apologies from two Nazareth Borough Council members fails to resonate.

Do Nazareth Area Residents Support Liquor Store Privatization?

Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to privatize state liquor stores is met with mixed reaction. Join the conversation below.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright to Open Easton Office

Matt Cartwright, the Nazareth area's new congressman, plans to set up new headquarters on Northampton Street in Easton.

Hercules Cement Receives Energy Conservation Award

As part of its recognition for a conservation award, Hercules Cement Company donated $10,000 -- provided by EnerNOC Inc. -- to the Bushkill Stream Conservancy and the Children's Home of Easton.

East Penn Voices Opposition to Upper Nazareth Hauler Switch

Taking out the trash and recycling -- and, more specifically, changes to the way it's all collected -- will be debated during Upper Nazareth's Recycling Committee meeting tonight, Jan. 28.

Nazareth Councilman Pleads Guilty to Public Drunkenness, Records say

Christian Audenried, Nazareth's newest councilman, pleaded guilty to a summary charge of public drunkenness on Jan. 24, court records say.

Ex-Police Officer Sues Forks Township

William C. Mills of Upper Nazareth Township resigned from the Forks Police Department two days before a termination hearing in late September. Now he's suing the township.

Nazareth Looks to Revamp Certification Process for Shared Police Officers

Nazareth Borough Council's Police Committee will contact neighboring police departments to discuss how to better handle annual training -- and associated costs -- for shared officers.

Nazareth Police Chief Allowed to Reconnect TV's Cable

Nazareth Borough Council's Police Committee has a change of heart in regard to the television in the Nazareth Borough Police Department headquarters.

Forks Township Makes $600 Donation to Bushkill Stream Conservancy

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors recently approved a $600 donation to the Bushkill Stream Conservancy.

Martin Luther King Day: What's Open, What's Closed

Nazareth area municipal offices will be open today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Nazareth Area School District and Nazareth Library are closed.

Route 33 Interchange Groundbreaking Scheduled for Jan. 31

Palmer Township and state officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Route 33 interchange on Jan. 31.

Police: Nazareth Councilman Found Drunk in Car with Vodka Nearby

Chris Audenried, a newly appointed Nazareth councilman and longtime Nazareth School Board member, was allegedly found drunk behind the wheel of his car with a bottle of vodka nearby.

Boscola Proposes Child Protection Legislation

Among the legislative package recently introduced by state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) is a bill that would limit where registered sex offenders can live.

Dominic A. Villani to Fill Vacant Nazareth School Board Seat

Dominic A. Villani, a retired educator from Upper Nazareth Township, is chosen to fill a vacant Nazareth School Board seat.

State Rep. Marcia Hahn to Serve as Deputy Majority Whip

State Rep. Marcia Hahn will serve as a deputy House majority whip for the 2013-14 legislative session.

Nazareth Mayor Emotionally Recognizes 88-year-old Resident, Volunteer

Harry Adams, 88, of Nazareth receives the '2012 Mayor’s Award for Citizens in Service to Our Borough.'

Candidates Line Up For District Judge Seat

At least two candidates plan to run for Northampton County District Judge Gay Elwell's post, while an Easton attorney could announce her candidacy today (Jan. 7).

Applications Available for 2011-12 NASD Property Tax Rebate

The Property Tax Rebate Program is based on school district property taxes paid during the 2011-12 school year. The maximum rebate this year is $650.

Upper Nazareth: Not Enough Time to Consider Nazareth Police Coverage

The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors on Dec. 19 said there was insufficient time to properly consider providing police services to Nazareth Borough.

Hobby Lobby Willing to Pay Millions in Fight Against Emergency Contraception

Hobby Lobby, a 525-store arts and crafts chain, will face a $1.3 million-a-day fine beginning Jan. 1 for noncompliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.