Tatamy, Stockertown Mayors Want Tougher Gun Laws

Mayors for Tatamy, Stockertown and Bath -- as well as more than 750 U.S. mayors -- sent a letter to President Obama urging him to 'make it harder for dangerous people to possess guns, and easier for police and prosecutors to crack down on them

Christmas Tree Disposal Dates for the Nazareth Area

Nazareth has curbside collection, while Upper Nazareth, Lower Nazareth and Bushkill townships offer dropoff locations.

Lower Nazareth Planners Approve Speedway Subdivision

Lower Nazareth is down to the homestretch in purchasing land from International Speedway Corp.; the land will be used for stormwater management.

Lower Nazareth Planners Divided on Hartman Road Extension

The Lower Nazareth Planning Commission is split -- voting 2-2 Monday night -- on the recommendation to extend Hartman Road into a proposed 56-home development.

Resident Fears 'First Park 33' will Bring Drugs, Prostitution

The Lower Nazareth Planning Commission addresses concerns over a 24/7 warehouse operation at the proposed First Park 33.

Construction on Route 33 Interchange to Begin Spring 2013

Palmer Township supervisor anticipates the Route 33 interchange at Tatamy Road to be completed in spring 2014.

Lower Nazareth Supervisors Approve 2013 Budget, Taxes Hold Steady

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors unanimously approves the proposed $3.5 million budget for 2013 -- the third consecutive year without a tax increase.

Lower Nazareth Signs Off on Werner Road Study

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors has agreed to assist a neighboring municipality in paying for an engineering and traffic study on Werner Road.

Lower Nazareth: Not Enough Time to Consider Nazareth Police Coverage

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors says it does not have enough time to properly consider adding Nazareth Borough to Colonial Regional Police Department's coverage area.

Palmer Township: No to Nazareth Police Coverage

Palmer Township officials say they have no interest in providing police coverage for Nazareth Borough.

With Gas Prices "Crashing" Where's Nazareth's Cheapest Gas?

U.S. gas prices have dropped 46 cents a gallon over the past two months.

Nazareth School Board Hears Explanation Behind Expected 1.9% Tax Hike

Preliminary adoption of Nazareth Area School District's 2013-2014 budget is set for Jan. 28, final public presentation will be May 13 and final adoption will be May 20.

Hundreds Gather to Remember Gay Elwell

Funeral for Easton district judge draws family, friends, colleagues and even some former defendants.

Police Chief Demands Nazareth Councilman's Resignation

Nazareth's police chief says Larry Stoudt not only attempted to obstruct a state police investigation, but also glimpsed a confidential informant involved in a drug investigation.

Traffic Light Update Expected at Dec. 19 Meeting in Upper Nazareth

Newton Engineering provides Upper Nazareth and school district officials with an update on the effort to have a traffic light installed at Route 191 and Friedenstahl Avenue.

Palmer Chief: Nazareth a 'Long Haul' for Police Coverage

Nazareth Borough Council is seeking Palmer Township, among others, for help with police coverage.

Chris Audenried Tapped to Fill Vacant Nazareth Borough Council Seat

Audenried, a current member of the Nazareth Area School Board, was appointed Thursday night to fill council seat left vacant by the Rev. William Matz.

Upper Nazareth Agrees to Help Stop Werner Road Trucks

The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors has agreed to help pay for an engineering and traffic study for Werner Road, which residents say is plagued by oversized trucks trying to maneuver sharp turns.

Bradley, McDonald to Continue Leading the Nazareth School Board in 2013

The Nazareth Area School Board unanimously re-elected Lorin Bradley and Linda McDonald to lead as president and vice president, respectively.

Nazareth Borough Council Revisits Buying Police Coverage

Nazareth Borough Council will revisit the option of contracting police services from a neighboring municipality; the borough will reach out to Upper Nazareth, Bushkill and Palmer townships, in addition to Colonial Regional Police.

Northampton County District Judge Gay Elwell Dies

Gay Elwell, a longtime district judge and former newspaper reporter, was found dead Monday in her home.

Nazareth Resident: Pre-Hurricane Sandy information was Lacking

A Nazareth resident told Council that pre-Sandy information available to borough residents was inadequate, lacking details about evacuations and assistance for residents without power.

'Inadequate' Police Coverage Raises Nazareth Residents' Fear Level

A Nazareth resident complains to Council that the response time for state police, who occasionally cover the borough, is slow and inadequate.

Delinquent Trash Customers Cost Nazareth $22,000

A Nazareth councilman said Thursday that 88 customers are delinquent in their trash bills.

Larry Stoudt Says He Plans to Stay on Nazareth Council

Nazareth Councilman Larry Stoudt, who faces an obstruction charge, made his usual report at the borough meeting Thursday night.

Rev. William Matz Resigns from Nazareth Council

Applicants are being sought to fill the vacancy left by Moravian clergyman William Matz, who has resigned from Nazareth Council.

Colonial Regional Police Department to Set up Kennel for Stray Dogs

Lower Nazareth residents who lose their pet dogs in 2013 might want to check first with the regional police before looking for them at a shelter.

Lower Nazareth to Pay Less for Police Services in 2013 than Anticipated

The cost of Colonial Regional Police services will go up for Lower Nazareth Township, but not as much as initially projected.

Salmonella-linked Peanut Butter Plant Shut by FDA

The FDA shut down the plant whose peanut butter products under many brands were recalled because of salmonella contamination linked to people sickened in 20 states. The items were sold by Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway and others.

NASD's Proposed 2013-14 Budget Includes 1.9% Tax Hike

Nazareth Area School District's proposed 2013-2014 budget calls for a 3.8 percent increase in spending, caused largely by higher salary and benefit costs.

Tell Us: Should Larry Stoudt Resign from Nazareth Borough Council?

A Nazareth resident questions the future of a troubled councilman; the answer doesn't arrive in a pretty package with a simple bow.

Judge Prohibits Nazareth Councilman from Entering Police Station

Larry Stoudt, the Nazareth councilman accused of attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police investigation, is prohibited from entering Nazareth Borough Police Department headquarters.

Nazareth School Board Offers Small Update on Headache Intersection

The Nazareth School Board agreed to raise the financial cap for Newton Engineering, the company working with the district to get PennDOT approval for the traffic light at Friedenstahl Avenue and Route 191.

Township Residents Will be Able to Review Proposed 2013 Budget

Despite rising costs for police services and plans for a new municipal complex, Lower Nazareth's proposed 2013 budget does not include a tax increase.

Veterans Day: What's Open, What's Closed

Read what's open and closed in the Nazareth area on this federal holiday.

County Animal Shelter: Towns Must Pay More

The Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township says it can't afford to be an 'open' shelter.

Voters Put Off by Questions at Gracedale Poll

Three people who voted at the Gracedale polling place found it odd that a woman inside the building asked about their party affiliation.

Marcia Hahn Retains 138th House Seat

Voters say Republican incumbent Marcia Hahn should keep her 138th House seat in Harrisburg.

Nazareth's Proposed 2013 Budget Includes Half-Mill Increase

The proposed 2013 budget for the borough of Nazareth -- which includes a half-mill property tax increase -- will be available for public inspection for 10 days beginning Nov. 9 and ending Nov. 21.

Gracedale Power Restored

Northampton County's nursing home in Upper Nazareth Township is running on full generator power, allowing for dimmed lights, hot water, laundry services and more.