Northampton County News

The Ohio State wrestler and Nazareth Area High School graduate pointed fans to a GoFundMe established to help raise money for his recovery from an Aug. 18 carjacking in Columbus, Ohio.

This Lehigh Valley zip code ranks 5th in the nation for the 2023 Realtor.com Hottest ZIP Codes Report, offering fast-selling homes and vibrant surroundings. Researchers said buyers face fierce competition in these sought-after areas despite a cooling housing market.

The Ohio State wrestler was hospitalized after being shot during a reported robbery attempt Friday in Columbus, Ohio. Sasso, a Nazareth Area High School alum, is a two-time PIAA state champion wrestler.

Multiple news outlets are reporting Sasso was shot Friday night near the Ohio State University campus. He's a three-time All-American wrestler and two-time PIAA state champion from Nazareth Area High School.

About four dozen township residents attended a conditional use hearing Thursday night, and many came with questions for an engineer responsible for studying the site's impact on traffic.

Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited Martin Guitar in Upper Nazareth Township Tuesday, as part of her campaign to promote manufacturing in the state.

The iconic Martin on Main festival returned to historic Nazareth at noon on July 29.

The annual festival happened on July 29 in Nazareth.

The iconic Martin on Main festival is returning to historic Nazareth at noon on July 29, with two raffle prizes worth over $3,000.

Gov. Josh Shapiro made a deal with Senate Republicans to include vouchers in the budget, angering Democrats and unions. He reversed that course of action after facing backlash and has promised to veto them.

The industrial waste discharge permit between the city of Bethlehem and Bethlehem Landfill is set to expire June 30. Experts demand more thorough water testing as well as accountability from the landfill.

Lightning is the confirmed cause of a fire that destroyed an Allen Township apartment building on June 16, according to a top fire official.

Paraprofessionals can get certified for free while continuing to work in their schools.

The school board is expected to vote on hiring a collection agency to target student overdue lunch bills at its next meeting.

ArtsQuest and Yuengling Brewery both released statements after a slew of comments about the drag performance appeared on social media last week.

Drum bands, motorcycles, inspiring speeches and more helped Easton celebrate the anniversary of emancipation.

While environmentalists and researchers said impacts on the region’s crops and water may be few due to the short duration of smoky days, it’s a largely understudied topic.

A fire that broke out Friday afternoon damaged 16 apartments and displaced 38 people at The Residences at Willow Ridge in Allen Township.

Officials are marking 10 years on the farm in Bethlehem, supporting the Lehigh Valley's hungry and spreading education about sustainable farming practices.

Staff at the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study are reviewing more than 600 suggested projects for the region's Long Range Transportation Plan. Planners anticipate getting $4.3 billion in funding, which isn't enough to meet all the needs.

Following a vote of the Northampton County Council Thursday night, three amendments to the county's home rule charter will appear on the November ballot.

The pause is the latest obstacle for landfill officials, who want a 275-acre expansion, and a being counted as a success for many residents who have argued and rallied against it.