The Home News
JULY 30-AUGUST 5, 2026
Off-duty Philadelphia Police officer charged With homicide in Allen Township shooting
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer, Kenroy Anthony Cummings, was charged with criminal homicide and fleeing or attempting to elude officers after a family dispute on July 24.
By SAVANNAH BROWN
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer is facing homicide and related charges after authorities allege he shot and killed his uncle during a family dispute at an Allen Township home before leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Kenroy Anthony Cummings, 25, of Philadelphia, was charged with criminal homicide and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in connection with the July 24 death of his uncle,
27-year-old Shakair T. Moncrieffe, at a residence in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road.
According to the affidavit of probable cause filed by Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. for reports of a domestic disturbance and shots fired. When officers arrived, they found Moncrieffe suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, where he was pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m.
An autopsy determined Moncrieffe died from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities said he suffered six gunshot wounds to the head and one gunshot wound to his right wrist. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office ruled the death a homicide.
Investigators said the confrontation began after a juvenile family member told police Moncrieffe had threatened him inside the home. Frightened by the encounter, the juvenile contacted several relatives, including Cummings, asking them to come to the residence.
According to court documents, several family members responded, and Cummings and Moncrieffe entered the home while the juvenile and a female relative
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Northampton School Board approves Change order for school roof
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During its July 20 meeting, the Northampton Area School Board approved a $125,785 change order to address additional repairs to the high school's new roof.
During the ongoing roof renovation, engineer Arif Fazil said the construction team discovered that existing metal panels on the gym roof could not be removed for new weatherproofing without damage.
Fazil outlined two options for completing the project in an email to board members.
The first option would add new flashing beneath the existing panels and postpone installation of new panels until a future phase of the project.
The second option would remove the existing panels, install new weatherproofing and replace the panels with new ones.
While the first option would provide the district with a $96,705 credit, the second would require a $125,785 change order.
Fazil said the first option could be sufficient because no leaks have been detected in that
section of the roof. However, he added that the condition of the existing weatherproofing cannot be verified until the panels are removed.
The second option would provide "brand new panels, brand new waterproofing that has been verified and a longer life of the panels," Fazil said.
When asked for his recommendation, Director of Maintenance Jonathan Jenny said he supported the second option.
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East Allen Fire Department presents State of the Department
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During the July 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, the East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department presented its State of the Department report, outlining the number of calls it has responded to this year, the condition of its fleet and the impact of new initiatives, including its recruitment and retention fund and staffing program.
“We are okay,” Deputy Chief Raymond Henry said of the department, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027.
Since January, the volunteer department has responded to 233 calls, a 32% increase compared to the same time last year. The department expects to respond to
more than 500 calls by the end of the year. Slightly more than half of the calls are within the township, with the rest being mutual aid responses.
The department is preparing for continued growth in the township, particularly as the township welcomes more than 700 students and staff to the new East Allen Elementary School this fall, along with several hundred new residents in planned residential developments and senior communities.
But as more lives join the township, this doesn’t necessarily translate into more volunteers.
The department currently has 39 volunteers, including 16 interior firefighters, up from 11
last year. A staffing program introduced this year has helped bring experienced firefighters from neighboring communities to supplement staffing. However, most emergency calls occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., when many volunteers are at work. Department income has also declined over the past three years, dropping from $230,800
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remained outside. The witnesses told investigators they heard a loud noise coming from inside before looking through a window and seeing Moncrieffe pushing Cummings as Cummings attempted to stand.
The juvenile then entered the residence and punched Moncrieffe twice in the face. Investigators allege Moncrieffe then turned toward the juvenile in a fighting stance. At that point, Cummings allegedly drew a handgun and fired multiple rounds, striking Moncrieffe repeatedly in the head. Court documents state Moncrieffe fell against an interior wall, and investigators allege Cummings fired another shot into his head before leaving the residence.
Authorities said Cummings fled in an orange 2023 Kia Forte before troopers located the vehicle traveling on Schoenersville Road around 2:10 p.m., but investigators allege Cummings accelerated away, weaving through traffic and reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph.
According to the criminal complaint, the pursuit continued onto Airport Road, Race Street and Willowbrook Road. Police said Cummings exceeded 100 mph in both 45 mph and 35 mph speed zones, ignored emergency lights and sirens, and failed to stop at a posted stop sign. Troopers attempted to end the pursuit with a Precision Immobilization Technique maneuver, but Cummings continued driving before ultimately returning to the Old Gate Road residence.
When Cummings stopped out-
side the home, he reportedly told troopers he was armed. A Taurus G2C 9 mm handgun fell from the driver's side compartment of the vehicle as he exited. He was taken into custody without further incident.
During an interview with investigators, Cummings admitted to shooting Moncrieffe but claimed he acted in self-defense.
According to the affidavit, Cummings told police he believed his uncle was reaching for the handgun in his front pants pocket during the struggle. Investigators, however, stated that no other person involved in the incident was armed or in possession of a firearm.
Cummings was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge, Robert A. Hawke who denied bail. He remains in Northampton County Prison pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 6.
The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed Cummings was off duty at the time of the shooting. The department's Internal Affairs Bureau has opened an administrative investigation into the incident.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Cummings had served with the department for approximately two years and was assigned to the 24th District in Kensington. Bethel said Cummings had generally received positive evaluations during his tenure but described the shooting as tragic, noting that Philadelphia officers receive extensive training in de-escalation techniques and the appropriate use of deadly force. He also confirmed the department has begun the process of dismissing Cummings.
The incident remains under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Northampton
County District Attorney's Office and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
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"I want that leak sealed up absolutely," he said.
Director Joshua Harris asked that the decision be tabled, as the board only received notice of the issue that morning.
“I have not had enough time to gather the information necessary to make an educated decision,” Harris said.
However, Fazil told the board that a decision was needed immediately.
"[We] cannot stop work," he said, explaining that doing so could constitute a breach of contract with the project's contractors.
"I think we can all realize that sometimes in construction work, you come across things you didn't plan on and didn't see," Board President John Becker said.
“The person that we hired to make the decision has given us his opinion,” said Director Ross Makary.
Although the first option would cost the district less in the short term, several board members expressed concern that delaying the work could result in higher costs later. The district is pursuing a grant for the $3 million roofing project, but those funds are not guaranteed. Fazil confirmed that the price of the panels could increase in the coming years.
“If we are going to replace it, we might as well do it now for the cost that is in front of us,” said Director Zachary Kromer.
Director Michael Baird motioned to approve the second option. Directors David Gogel, Fran Shehab, Kromer, Becker and
Makary voted in favor. Directors Kristin Soldridge and Jamie Marchiano voted for the first option, while Harris abstained.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Northampton Area High School, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
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in 2023 to $158,000 in 2025. At the same time, the cost of vehicles and equipment continues to rise, with the average cost to equip a single volunteer firefighter now totaling $26,585.
As a result, Henry suggested supervisors start looking at something many neighboring townships have implemented: a fire tax.
“Emergency services is an insurance policy,” he said.
Township Manager Brent Green said current fire expenditures are equivalent to roughly one mill. Implementing a onemill fire tax would free general fund millage for other municipal needs while dedicating funding specifically to fire protection. The tax would be based on assessed property values.
“[Your] investments are working,” Henry said. “As the township continues to grow, demand for emergency services will increase.”
Anyone interested in volunteering with the department can visit https://www.eastallenfire. org/. The department provides all training, equipment and protective gear, as well as an incentive program. Those interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or learning about other ways to support the department can stop by the fire station on Monday evenings between 7 and 9 p.m. to speak with members and pick up an application.
The next East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the East Allen Township Building, located at 5344 Nor Bath Blvd.
New East Allen Elementary To hold open House
By KERI LINDENMUTH
After three years of construction, the new East Allen Elementary School at Route 329 and Seemsville Road is preparing to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. Community members are invited to tour the new school during a series of public open houses.
The Northampton Area School District will host two open houses in August: Friday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The new school will serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade and will also house the district's administration offices and technology department.
LVCF Grant Supports early Childhood Education at NCC
Submitted by MIA ROSSI-MARINO
$106,000 in general operating grants will help 10 Lehigh Valley nonprofits expand access to highquality early childhood education.
The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation awarded part two of a $20,000 Early Childhood Education Grant to the Northampton Community College Foundation to support the NCC Children’s Centers.
“Access to affordable, highquality early childhood education and care is critical to the
Obituaries
Kay F. Wunderly It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Kay F. Wunderly. Kay passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Luke's University HospitalBethlehem Campus in Fountain Hill, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 81. Kay was the beloved wife of the late Charles S. "Chuck" Wunderly III, to whom she was married 55 years before his passing in 2019. Born in Wilson Borough, Kay was the only child of the late William F. Baker Sr. and Martha E. (Groner) Heitzman. She was also lovingly embraced as a daughter by the late Marilyn B. (Tucker) Baker. A 1963 graduate of Nazareth High School, she later attended Northampton Community College, where her focus of study was tax preparation. Detail oriented and driven to succeed, Kay was a lifelong bookkeeper whose career spanned nearly 40 years before retiring from Holy Family Manor. In more recent years, she enjoyed operating a very successful home-based tax preparation business for local clients, many of whom she developed and maintained meaningful friendships with over the years. She was a lifelong member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Beyond her career, Kay was all about family. Proud to be the matriarch, she cherished the opportunity to showcase her organization skills in planning and hosting many family reunions, picnics, parties and campfires— creating memories that will forever live on in the hearts and minds of her family and friends. In the quiet time of her day, she enjoyed reading and never missed the chance to explore local yard sales on Fridays, in hopes of finding that treasured item. She also loved baking and gardening. Kay will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Sharon L. Christ and husband, Anthony, of Bushkill Township, Scott C. Wunderly of Upper Nazareth Township, and Michael T. Wunderly and wife, Roxanne, of Upper Nazareth Township; grandchildren, Alex Christ, Lillian and Jakob Wunderly, and Ashten Balkam; sisters, Linda B. (Serfass) Washeim, Janet C. (Serfass) Strouse, Kathy (Baker) Fassl, Sherry A. (Heitzman) Ross, and Wanda L. Heitzman; brothers, Rodney G. Baker, William F. Baker Jr., and William L. Heitzman III; sister in law Carol A. Price of Bethlehem and brother in law Carl R. Wunderly of Mesa, Arizona; along with many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to lifelong family friends Mike Steiniger, Frankie Werkheiser and to her neighbor, Mike Brougham, whose kindness and friendship
were a blessing in her life.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Bushkill Center. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the PA Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17112.
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LVCF Grant
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The grants support organizations that provide childcare, early learning opportunities, family support services and specialized programs that help children develop the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Funding also helps strengthen the early childhood workforce, expand access to care and address barriers that prevent families from securing reliable, affordable childcare.
“Investing in early childhood is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our community’s future,” Briggs added. “These organizations are helping children build strong foundations for lifelong success while providing essential support that allows fami-
lies to work, learn and thrive. We are proud to partner with them in this important work.”
This grant is being awarded as part of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Leadership Grantmaking and is made possible by the generosity of their fundholders who contribute to foundation-directed grantmaking.
The foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds, totaling over $140 million. To learn more, visit: www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org.
PPL Electric Utilities helps Customers turn
Old appliances Into funds and Energy savings
Submitted by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES
PPL Electric Utilities is helping customers save energy and money
by offering free pickup and monetary rebates for qualifying old appliances, along with additional incentives for eligible energy-efficient replacements.
Through the Appliance Recycling program, PPL Electric customers have responsibly recycled nearly 80,000 appliances over the past five years, helping remove older, less efficient equipment from use while recovering materials for reuse.
Customers can receive $35 for recycling a qualifying refrigerator or freezer and may be eligible for up to $75 toward a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified replacement. Removing older, inefficient appliances can also help reduce ongoing electricity use while freeing up space and ensuring the equipment is recycled responsibly.
The program also provides rebates for qualifying mini fridges, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers, and customers may recycle multiple eligible appliances during one free pickup.
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“We know customers are looking for practical ways to manage household costs,” said Tom McAteer, manager of Energy Efficiency. “This program makes it easier to remove an older appliance at no cost, receive an incentive and explore additional savings on a more efficient replacement. It is a simple step that can put money back in a customer’s pocket while helping reduce energy use.”
How the program works:
PPL Electric customers can schedule a free appliance pickup online through the PPL Electric website at pplelectric.com/pickup. Customers may choose between:
• In-home pickup, where a trained crew removes the appliance from inside the home.
• Curbside pickup, where customers place the appliance outside for collection.
To participate, customers must have an active PPL Electric Utilities account at the pickup address. Eligible refrigerators and freezers must be in working condition, clean, empty and defrosted, and measure between 10 and 30 cubic feet.
Rebate amounts:
Customers can earn:
• $35 for each qualifying refrigerator recycled.
• $35 for each qualifying freezer recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying mini fridge recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying room air conditioner recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying dehumidifier recycled.
Customers may recycle multiple qualifying appliances during a single pickup and receive rebates for each eligible unit. Customers may recycle up to seven qualifying large appliances through the Appliance Recycling program during the program period, which runs through May 31, 2031.
Upgrade and save even more:
After recycling an old appliance, customers may be eligible for additional rebates on new ENERGY STAR certified equipment through PPL Electric Utilities’ energy efficiency program, including:
• Up to $75 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators.
• Up to $50 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers.
• $15 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners.
• $25 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air purifiers. The company also offers rebates on heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, insulation improvements and other energysaving upgrades. Depending on household income, some customers may qualify for enhanced rebates and additional no-cost energy-saving services.
Supporting a cleaner future:
As part of the recycling process, approximately 95% of appliance materials are recovered and repurposed into new products. Proper recycling also helps prevent the release of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances while ensuring refrigerants and other materials are handled safely.
To schedule a pickup or learn more about appliance recycling and available rebates, visit pplelectricsavings.com.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, August 2026
Submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Weekly Weeders
Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. We provide instruction, tools and weeding mats. This is a seasonal opportunity. Registration is required through the DCNR Calendar of Events or the Conservation Volunteer system https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/. Hike for Health
Wednesdays, August 12, September 2 & 30
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. You must be able to maintain a hiking pace of two miles per hour to attend. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-7462801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
Family Science NightBats and Bugs
Northampton County Senior Centers
For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
Cherryville - Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Nazareth - Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255
Friday, August 14
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us as we learn about bats and how they catch their prey. We’ll be outside to search for bats in the sky using sound detectors. We’ll even get to practice making bat noises ourselves with a fun game. This program is best for families with children ages 3 and up. We will meet at the Boulton Parking Lot at Gate H1 on Henry Road. Registration is required.
Women in the Wild: Outdoor Skills
Saturday, August 22
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hone your survival skills! Participants will learn the basics of archery, fire starting and orienteering skills. This event is for women only, aged 14 and older. Please pack a lunch, water bottle and snacks. Be prepared to be outside for the duration of this program with closed-toed shoes and avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. Registration is required.
Butterflies and Blooms Wednesday, August 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join us for this walk through the fields of Jacobsburg in search of blooms and butterflies! We’ll show you how to quickly identify local species and the best places to look for them. Participants should wear comfortable shoes. A
hat, bottled water and sunscreen are recommended. This program is for adults only. Registration is required.
Butterflies of Jacobsburg Saturday, August 29 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Join us for this walk through the fields of Jacobsburg in search of these flying gems. We’ll show you how to quickly identify local species and the best places to look for them. Participants should wear comfortable shoes. A hat, bottled water and sunscreen are recommended. This program is best for families with children ages 8 and up. Registration is required.
Botanical Treasures of Jacobsburg Saturday, August 29 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us as we explore the park and search for late-summer blooms. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. This program is best for families with children ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Fishing Equipment Available When: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor
Friday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 15
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Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fly rods, spinning rods, fly boxes and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
Discovery Backpacks
Available
When:
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, col-
ored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can view and register for community programs online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ search/events?order=date&search =jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least seven days’ notice.
PSP Troop M
Announces DUI Roving patrols
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY
Happy 275th Anniversary
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Bethlehem have announced a Driving Under the
After the loss of a companion—whether another
or seem anxious or clingy. Extra patience, love and a consistent
help them adjust, but if these changes persist, consult your veterinarian.
Influence roving patrols that will be conducted between the below dates:
• Friday, July 31 – Sunday, Aug. 2, in Northampton County
• Friday, Aug. 7 – Sunday, Aug. 9, in Lehigh County
The goal of this proactive enforcement is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related fatal and serious crashes, and to reduce the number of DUI drivers on Pennsylvania’s highways.
The Pennsylvania State Police is committed to maintaining a safe environment for the motoring public.
Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3316.1, Prohibiting Use of Interactive Mobile Device (Paul Miller Law), which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light or other delays. Drivers can still use their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS and listen to music. Drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will receive a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees.
Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a Felony of the 3rd Degree, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
Annual Master Watershed Steward Fundraiser Offers
native Trees and shrubs
Submitted by NATALIE MARIONI
Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward program will hold its seventh annual native tree and shrub sale this fall with 25 pickup locations across the state. Funds from the sale will support regional Master Watershed Steward volunteer activities, including stream repair projects, tree plantings and youth education programs.
This year’s fundraiser features one native woody vine species and 23 native tree and shrub varieties, including the highly requested pawpaw and persimmon. Master Watershed Stewards
will accept orders through Aug. 25 or until supplies run out, with curbside pickup available in September or October. Pickup dates and times vary by location.
Native plants offer a variety of benefits to communities, including environmental, social and even economic benefits, program leaders noted. Native trees, shrubs and other plants improve air and water quality, reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, and enrich and enhance property and enjoyment. Master Watershed Stewards plant trees to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, stabilize soils and filter pollutants. Whether residents seek trees for privacy, foliage, shade, pollinator attraction or a beautiful landscape, the sale organizers noted that the program offers a variety of trees and shrubs to meet a wide range of needs.
Trees and shrubs will be available in 1-gallon pots for $25, 2-gallon pots for $35, or 3-gallon pots for $45. Species sold in 1-, 2-, and 3-gallon pots also will be available as bundles of three for a reduced price. New this year, two species sold as container seedlings will be available for purchase, sold in bundles of 5 for $50.
Orders can be placed online or by phone at 877-345-0691 for curbside pickup in the fall. Customer service hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. All items must be preordered. Plants will not be available for purchase at pickup sites.
The program offers pickup locations in the following counties: Adams, Allegheny, Berks, Bucks,
Centre, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, McKean, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Tioga, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York. More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/ native-tree-sale.
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations. The program was established to strengthen local capacity for management and protection of watersheds, streams, and rivers by educating and empowering volunteers across the commonwealth.
Northampton Borough Police Report
July 13
Suspicious act at Canal Street and Laubach Avenue.
Requests to check the welfare of males in the 200 block of West 28th Street and the 1500 block of Washington Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 3000 block of Oakland Drive.
Fraud in the 1400 block of Poplar Street. Report of a phone scam.
Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Laubach Avenue.
Traffic stops were conducted at East 10th Street and Atlas Lane, the 600 block of East 10th Street,
West 9th Street and Main Street, Howertown Road and East 5th Street, and the unit block of Main Street.
Neighbor complaint in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue.
Civil matter in the 200 block of East 11th Street.
July 14
Disturbance in the 1600 block of Canal Street.
Traffic stops were conducted at Main Street and Bridge Street, East 9th Street and Northampton Avenue, and the 2200 block of Siegfried Avenue.
Hit-and-run accident in the 1300 block of Stewart Street. Report of a vehicle backing into a legally parked vehicle.
Fraud in the 1400 block of Poplar Street. Report of identity theft.
Juvenile problem in the 2500
block of Main Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Report of a suspicious male at Main Street and East 18th Street.
Unwanted person in the 1300 block of Stewart Street. Report of an unwanted male.
Reportable accident at East 4th Street and Howertown Road involving two vehicles.
July 15
Requests to check the welfare of females in the 2000 block of Main Street, at West 21st Street and Canal Street, and at Canal Street and West 16th Street.
Traffic stops were conducted on West 9th Street, the unit block of Lerchenmiller Drive, the 1700 block of Newport Avenue, and the 900 block of Main Street.
Civil matter in the 200 block of Dewey Avenue.
Officers assisted a female on Smith Lane.
Report of a suspicious male in the 200 block of Diamond Street.
Juvenile problems in the unit block of Lerchenmiller Drive and the unit block of Clear Springs Drive.
July 16
Disturbance in the 300 block of East 10th Street.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 2000 block of Washington Avenue.
Unwanted persons on Smith Lane. Report of an unwanted male and female.
A traffic stop was conducted in the 1600 block of Laubach Avenue.
July 17
Traffic stops were conducted in the 1200 block of Main Street, the 600 block of East 21st Street, at East 9th Street and Northampton Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and East 21st Street, Laubach Avenue and Canal Street, Clear Springs Drive and Horwith Drive, East 21st Street and Northampton Avenue, East 20th Street and Lin-
coln Avenue, and the unit block of West 21st Street.
Fraud in the 700 block of Main Street. Report of a phone scam.
Request to check the area in the 300 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1000 block of Main Street.
Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Laubach Avenue.
Fraud in the 1400 block of Poplar Street. Report of identity theft.
Neighbor complaint in the 1900 block of Main Street.
July 18
A traffic stop was conducted in the 700 block of Main Street.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 600 block of East 8th Street.
Domestic in the 300 block of
East 10th Street involving two males.
Disturbance in the 800 block of Main Street.
Report of a suspicious male in the unit block of West 21st Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 600 block of Buckingham Drive.
July 19
Juvenile problem in the 1200 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 1000 block of Main Street.
Traffic stops were conducted at East 9th Street and Main Street, and Main Street and Station Alley.
Civil matter in the 1400 block of Washington Avenue.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue.
Northampton Area
St. Peter's UCC gazebo Dedication
Myster Tree and Shrub Service
Submitted by JOEL BIGGERS
On Sunday, Aug. 2, St. Peter's UCC, Northampton (Seemsville) will dedicate their new gazebo built by Benjamin Esch for his Eagle Scout project. Recently completed, the gazebo is a wonderful place to look out across the fertile valley to appreciate God's creation. Around the base of the structure, church and community members purchased bricks in honor and memory of loved ones.
The dedication service will begin at 10 a.m. this Sunday. It will feature Ben playing the saxophone with the church's Director of Music Ellen Erb. Members of St. Paul's UCC, Northampton, their sister congregation, will also be attending. Following worship, there will be a community potluck picnic, an old fashioned cake walk and plenty of games. Bring your chair and enjoy the festivities!
Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 to meet
Aug. 12
Submitted by JANET DORSHIMER
The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Members and visitors are invited to attend.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the chapter's trip table to learn about the remaining trips planned for 2026. All trips include bus transportation, a meal and a show.
Upcoming trips include:
• Kreider Dairy Farm and Seltzer's Smokehouse tour on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for $125.
• Hunterdon Hills Playhouse's “Christmas Memories” for $125. For trip information or reservations, call Robin at 610-8378773 or Jean at 610-837-0610.
July 22
Station 42: 2100 block Hokendauqua Avenue. Ambulance assist.
July 23
Station 42: 2100 block Washington Avenue. Ambulance assist.
July 24
Station 42: 800 block Main Street. Wires.
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Remembering Craig's Settlement during America's 250th Anniversary
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER
Scotch-Irish settlers arrived in East Allen Township in 1728 and established Craig's Settlement. In 1730, more Scotch-Irish settlers arrived in the Martins Creek area, forming Hunter's Settlement.
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of July 19.
Station 42 – Northampton Borough
July 20
Station 42: East 6th Street and Ridge Alley. Gasoline spill.
Station 42: Unit block West 21st Street. Ambulance assist.
Station 42: 1300 block Newport Avenue. Ambulance assist.
Nazareth Area
Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS
The Moravian Historical Society announces the return of Free Summer Sundays in August! Guests will enjoy free admission to the Museum, and children can learn colonial skills and crafts through unique hands-on activities each week. The activities begin at 1 p.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. The Museum and museum store are open from 1 to 4 p.m.
This year’s activities explore life and history during the American Revolution with knowledgeable workshop leaders. Please note, while all are welcome to join us, some activities may require parental assistance and may be best for families with children six and older. All activities are planned to take place on the lawn of the Moravian Historical Society and are weather-dependent.
August 2: Paper marbling
Create eye-catching marbled papers like a colonial artisan! Learn how pigments float in water, then swirl the colors and transfer the design to paper. It may look like magic, but we will explain the very real science behind this fascinating phenomenon. In the colonial era, book-
binders used paper marbling to adorn books. Marbling was also used on the borders of early American paper money because hand-marbled patterns were nearly impossible for forgers to duplicate precisely.
August 9: Printmaking
Design and carve your own stamp using printmaking techniques. During the American Revolution, printmakers used hand-presses to rapidly produce and distribute newspapers, political pamphlets and political cartoons. These items united the thirteen colonies, shared revolutionary ideas and built public support for independence from Great Britain.
August 16: Colonial sewing
How did Colonists carry their belongings? Eighteenth-century men carried items they frequently used, such as keys, money or small tools, inside haversacks, which they slung over their shoulders. Instead of pockets sewn into clothing, women wore unattached pockets underneath their petticoats (skirts). You can sew your own colonial-style pocket or haversack to carry your belongings!
August 23: Colonial writing and wax seals
Write a letter using a quill pen and then make an envelope and seal it with a decorative wax seal! Without phones or instant messaging, Revolutionary War leaders like George Washington relied on handwritten letters to coordinate troop movements, request supplies and shape the revolution.
August 30: Corn husk doll
Make your own corn husk doll! Corn husk dolls originated with Northeastern Native American tribes who fashioned the dried husks into toys and spiritual tools over a thousand years ago. This craft was later adopted by early European settlers as a simple, free toy for children.
The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and is located at 214 East Center St., Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Police Blotter
July 16
On July 16 at 7:42 a.m., Nazareth police were dispatched to 34 South Main St. to address a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers found a male matching
the description provided by the caller, who was allegedly damaging the caller's vehicle by standing on its hood. The individual was instructed to step away from the vehicle and approach the officers. After multiple requests, Thomas, identified as Richard A. Thomas, 58, complied. Following conversations with the complainants and bystanders, it was determined that Thomas had made physical contact with one of the victims, and he was taken into custody and transported to the Nazareth Police Station. After consulting with the District Attorney's Office, Thomas was released to a family member, and charges were subsequently filed for harassment, simple assault and disorderly conduct engage in fighting. No injuries were reported by the victim.
July 19
On July 19 around 11:46 p.m., Nazareth police patrolled the Easton Road and South Green Street area when they noticed a vehicle without functioning rear lights. Following a traffic stop, officers interacted with the driver, suspecting possible impairment. The driver was asked to undergo standard field sobriety tests. Upon completion, officers arrested the driver for suspected DUI and obstruction. The individual, Marina Monogarova, 40, was then taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further processing.
July 20
The Nazareth Borough Police Department has filed criminal charges and obtained an arrest warrant for Kashawn Allston, 21, following an investigation into the fraudulent use of stolen credit card information at a local business within the Borough. On May 14, 2026, officers responded to Gorilla Smoke N' Vape after it
was discovered that multiple credit card numbers had been used to purchase more than $800 worth of merchandise. Shortly after the transaction, a victim contacted the business and reported that one of the charges was unauthorized. Through a comprehensive investigation involving surveillance footage, license plate reader technology, search warrants, intelligence-sharing partnerships and witness interviews, investigators were able to identify Allston and obtain an arrest warrant. This case serves as a reminder for residents to regularly monitor their bank and credit card accounts and immediately report any suspicious or unauthorized transactions to their financial institution and local law enforcement. As always, all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Allston was arrested on July 20 and is charged with access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
Settlement
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The French and Indian War lasted from 1754 to 1763. Jane Horner was killed by Native Americans one month before the war ended.
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 gave Britain control of Canada and all lands east of the Mississippi River.
Although Britain won the war, it incurred significant debt. To supplement its military forces, Britain hired Hessian soldiers from Germany.
To help pay off its war debt, Britain imposed taxes on the American colonies through measures including the Revenue Act, the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts.
In September 1774, the First Continental Congress met at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia. Delegates agreed that if Britain continued to impose taxes by force, the colonies would boycott British goods.
The Sons of Liberty began stockpiling weapons and ammunition. On April 19, 1775, the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord.
Later that month, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander in chief.
Congress also sent diplomats to European nations to negotiate treaties and secure military support, particularly from France. During this period, Congress drafted the Articles of Confederation, and the 13 colonies adopted and signed the Declaration of Independence.
The American Revolution be-
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Larry L. Jones, deceased, late of Northampton, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
Executrix: Nicole J. O’Donnell
c/o Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street
Northampton, PA 18067 (7/16-7/30)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Jean M. Jones, deceased, late of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
Executrix: Nicole J. O’Donnell c/o Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Esquire
SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/16-7/30)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP ZHB
The Bushkill Township Zoning Hearing Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday, August 10, 2026, to hold a public hearing, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Bushkill Township meeting room at 1114 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, Pennsylvania to hear the following Appeals:
ZHB APPEAL # 2026-03
Joseph Zavacky is requesting a Special Exception (Z.O. sec. 1302.C) to construct a 2,240 Square Feet addition to an existing industrial building used for a legal non-conforming use. The property is located at 1313 Clearfield Road, located in the Rural Residential Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB APPEAL # 2026-04
Michael Murante is requesting a variance (Z.O. sec. 606) for a Lot Line Adjustment for two (2) existing non-conforming lots which will not conform to the minimum lot size or lot width. The properties are located at 403 & 409 Bushkill Center Road, located in the Village Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB APPEAL # 2026-05
Tuskes Homes is requesting a variance (Z.O. sec. 1000.D.2) for a subdivision, creating six (6) lots, including two (2) flag lots. The Zoning Ordinance only permits one (1) flag lot plus 10 percent (10%) in any subdivision. The property is located at 282 Young Road, located in the Rural Residential Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
Todd E. Weidman Zoning Officer
(7/23 & 7/30)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of James Michael Meixsell, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Jason James Meixsell. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to:
Jason James Meixsell
c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/23-8/6)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Jared J. Valo, late of Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Cheryl E. Valo 532 Penn St. Bath, PA 18014 Administratrix
Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (7/23-8/6)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2026
The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. to review the following appeals:
Michael Deibert, 418 East 7th Street, Northampton, PA 18067. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. M4NE1D-5-11 and is located in a R-2 Residential Zoning District.
Mr. Deibert is seeking Zoning relief to install a 6-foot-high privacy fence along Adaire Court, two feet higher from the maximum height of 4 feet. Mr. Deibert is also requesting Zoning relief to install the fence 6 feet from the face of curb, 4 feet less than the minimum distance of 10 feet:
1) Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250.18.H(1) (a) - Maximum height. Except for the I-1, I-2 and C-2 Districts, fences, partitions or walls shall not exceed six feet in height above the natural grade, except that front yard fences shall not exceed four feet in height, nor shall front yard fences obstruct vision of oncoming traffic as defined by § 250-17E of this chapter.
2) Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250.18.H(1) (b)[1] - Rear yard fences shall be set back a minimum of six feet from the rear property line where they abut a street or alley. Corner lot fences shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the curbline, nor shall these fences obstruct vision at the corner as defined by § 250-17E of this chapter.
(7/30 & 8/6)
PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPMAN BOROUGH
Due to vacation schedules, the regular meeting of Chapman Borough Council on August 3rd will be held on August 10th, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the borough secretary, John, Defassio, or Mayor Dana Ackerman 610-837-6869. (7/30 & 8/6)
MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WAIVER REQUEST SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors will consider a written request for a waiver of a section of the Moore Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances.
The following request was submitted for the proposed Lot Line Adjustment of Ruth Cerva Trust.
The applicant’s request is for the following waiver for the Lot Line Adjustment:
Section 260-60.D, 160-42.D – Delineate and label easements and setbacks for existing streams. They are respectfully requesting a waiver as this is a Lot Line Adjustment Plan with no future development being proposed. (7/30)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Marge Dally, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Craig A. Dally, Executor of the Estate of Marge Dally. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Craig A. Dally c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/30-8/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Jane A. Free, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to David Thomas Free, Executor of the Estate of Jane A. Free. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to:
David Thomas Free c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/30-8/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Robert J. Buckley, late of Wilson Borough, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Amber M. Jenkins 143 E. Moorestown Road Wind Gap, PA 18091 Administratrix
Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (7/30-8/13)
Church Directory
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559
Sun.- Mass 8 a.m.
Tues. and Wed.- Mass 7 a.m., Sat.- Mass 5:30 p.m.
ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton.
610-262-2882
Sat. – Vesper services
5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239
Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132
Sun. Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325
Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051
Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m. COVENANT CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-7517
Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 am EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m., Youth Ministry 5 p.m. EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741
Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200
Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517
Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036
Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
SS 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811
Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363
Sun.- Worship 9:15 a.m. HOLY FAMILY
ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.
M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m. Sat. – Mass 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY
SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 10 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203
Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. MOUNT EATON
CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050
Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH
Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
NAZARETH
MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163
Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY
CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA)
Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)
Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243
Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227
Sun.- Mass 10:30 a.m., Mon.- Mass 8 a.m., Fri.Mass 9:15 a.m., Sat.- Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440
Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652
Sun. – 9:30 a.m., SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910
Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104
Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061
Sun.- Worship 8/9:15 a.m., SS/Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH , Nazareth 610-759-3090.
Sun. – Worship 8/10:45
a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-262-8666
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Faith Formation online 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893
Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship
ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30
a.m. M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751
Sun. – Faith formation inperson and online 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m. WALNUTPORT
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939
Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133
Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
Northampton County Road Work
Municipality: City of Bethlehem Road: Route 412
Between: Shimmersville Road and Daly Avenue
Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction Start: July 27
Estimated end: July 31
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Bushkill Township Road: Mountain Road
Between: Moorestown Drive and Moorestown Drive
Type of work: Brush cutting Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: July 27
Estimated end: July 31
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Forks Township Road: Arndt Road
Between: Lieb Road and Mitman Road
Type of work: Utility work
Work being done by: Local Utility
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging
Start: July 27
Estimated end: August 2
In effect (time of day): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Lower Nazareth Township Road: Newburg Road
Between: Nazareth Drive and Walnut Street
Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: July 29
Estimated end: July 31
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel Township Road: PA 611 Northbound/ South Delaware Drive
Between: Little Creek Road and Belvidere Road
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging
Start: July 30
Estimated end: July 30
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel Township Road: Front Street
Between: Franklin Hill Road and Howell Road
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging
Start: July 31
Estimated end: July 31
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
College Corner
Kutztown University
Student-athletes named To 2026 PSAC ScholarAthlete list
Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE
Kutztown University set a new record with 255 student-athletes earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete status for the 2025-26 academic year.
KU's 255 honorees this year edged the former record of 252 set back in 2020-21. As a department, 58.6% of 435 eligible Golden Bear student-athletes were named PSAC Scholar-Athletes, a 4.6% improvement over 2024-25. It's also the seventh consecutive year that Kutztown has featured over 200 PSAC Scholar-Athletes.
Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and compete in a PSACsponsored sport to be eligible for PSAC Scholar-Athlete recognition. Kutztown sponsors two sports that do not compete in the PSAC, acrobatics and tumbling and women's bowling. Studentathletes from those two sports are eligible for academic recognition through their affiliate conferences or national coaches’ organizations.
The PSAC saw an uptick in overall numbers too, honoring 4,135 student-athletes and 56% of the total conference studentathlete population.
• Andrew Szeplaki of Bath (business administration)
• Skyler Jordan of Nazareth (political science)
Kutztown University
Announces spring 2026 Degree recipients
Submitted by BRYAN SALVADORE
Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,200 students for the 2026 spring semester.
Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.
The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.
Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.
• Liliana Altomare of
Northampton, Master of Arts, counseling - clinical mental health
• Reece W. Anderson of Northampton, Bachelor of Science, information technology
• Kayla Lynn Bacak of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, music education, summa cum laude
• Jillian Rose Borger of Northampton, Bachelor of Science, psychology – general, magna cum laude
• Lance Burrier of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, secondary education - mathematics
• Joseph Anthony Capobianco of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, business administration - general business
• Shantae Cuevas of Northampton, Bachelor of Social Work, summa cum laude
• Elanna Alyse Erdman of Northampton, Bachelor of Science, secondary educationEnglish
• Anna Jenny Estrada of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, elementary education – pre-K-4, magna cum laude
• Joseph Matthew Galle of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, business administration – finance, magna cum laude
• Kaelyn A. Gerencher of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, cinema, TV, media production, summa cum laude
• Sydney Danielle Giovannucci of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, elementary educationpre-K-4, summa cum laude
• Kevin R. Givone of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, business administration - marketing
• Maycen A. Harryn of Northampton, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice
• Nicholas R. Henrikson of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, business administration - general business
• Christopher J. Herb of Nazareth, Bachelor of Fine Arts, animated arts
• Melissa Hudak of Northampton, Master of Social Work
• Audrey Layne Logan of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, secondary education - English, magna cum laude
• Gianna C. Marchese of
Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, art education, summa cum laude
• Morgan Alexandra Martinez of Northampton, Master of Education, instructional tech - digital classroom tech
• Brandon Mazarul of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, information technology
• Brian Thomas Mcnamara of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, cinema, TV, media production, summa cum laude
• Gavin S. Mills of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, game development, cum laude
• Alfredo Montesinos Castillo of Nazareth, Bachelor of Arts, anthropology, magna cum laude
• Jarod Anthony Pokorny of Bath, Bachelor of Science, environmental science - regenerative organic agriculture
• Adam A. Reichelderfer of
Danielsville, Bachelor of Science, secondary education - social studies
• Gianna Giselle Rodriguez of Bath, Bachelor of Science, secondary education – English, magna cum laude
• Samantha L. Sands of Nazareth, Master of Education, instructional tech - digital classroom tech
• Hayla Maryn Snyder of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice
• Sierra R. Strittmatter of Northampton, Bachelor of Science, social media theory and strategy, cum laude
• Shelby Grace Werkheiser of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science,
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elementary education 4-8 - education studies
• Koye P. Whitman of Nazareth, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice
Andrew Nicolae named
To the honors list at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Submitted by SCOTT GIGLIO Andrew Nicolae, of Nazareth, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, N.J., has been named to the honors list for the spring 2026 semester.
To qualify for the honors list, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
Local residents named
To the University of Scranton’s spring 2026 Dean's list
Submitted by STAN ZYGMUNT
Local residents were among nearly 1,900 students named to the University of Scranton's dean's list for the 2026 spring semester, which recognizes students for academic excellence. A stu-
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dent must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the dean's list. The list includes students from the Jesuit university's College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management and the Leahy College of Health Sciences.
Local students making the 2026 spring semester dean's list include:
• Mallory G. Woodland of Nazareth, a junior advertising/ public relations major in the University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Jacob B. Vosseller of Nazareth, a senior cybercrime and homeland security major in the University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Madeline A. DuBois of Nazareth, a freshman communication sciences and disorders major in the University's Leahy College of Health Sciences.
• Julia M. Ricci of Nazareth, a freshman nursing major in the University's Leahy College of Health Sciences.
• Caitlin A. Genzale of Nazareth, a junior kinesiology major in the University's Leahy College of Health Sciences.
• Gabrielle M. Horn of Nazareth, a senior kinesiology major in the University's Leahy College of Health Sciences.
• Onyekachi N. Nnubia of Nazareth, a junior finance major in the University's Kania School
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Settlement
Continued from page 8 gan 48 years after the founding of Craig's Settlement. While some of the original settlers were too old to serve, many of their sons joined the fight.
Twenty-three Scotch-Irish men from Craig's Settlement served
Getting Out!
during the Revolutionary War. In some families, every eligible man served.
All of the men returned home except the Rev. James Rosbrugh, who was killed by Hessian soldiers after becoming separated from his unit.
Rosbrugh was the first clergyman to die during the American Revolution. His service and sacrifice have been recognized in numerous books and historical accounts.
Special tours
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the
United States, special tours of Horner's Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Horner's Cemetery, 4965 NorBath Blvd., Northampton. For more information, contact Peggy Moser at 610-984-4532.
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Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum – Museum open for 2026 second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Private and group tours (10 or more) and field trips are available, call 610-262-2576 or email through the website. The museum will participate in the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Program on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Public hours will end on the close of Sept. 20.
Bath Area Food Bank - Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.
Bath Borough Free Market – Second Saturday of every month June through August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field at 1737 Park.
Bath Lions Club - Meets first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at My Place Pizza in Bath. Guests/ new members welcome. Email lionsbathpa@gmail.com with questions.
Bath Borough Farmers’ Market – Every other Sunday, Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 6 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field, 1737 Park, Allen Street, Bath.
Bath Museum - Open third Saturday January-November and first Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Tours welcome, volunteers needed, email bathpamuseum@ gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook.
Community Dinner at The Table - First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.
Dementia Support Group - Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.
East Allen Township Historical Society - Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.
Easton Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scott Park, Easton. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society – Tours: Third Saturday April-November from 1 to 3 p.m., 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans - Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Horner's Cemetery Historical Society - Tours in Celebration of 297 Years of Craig's Settlement, the oldest permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley - Enjoy tours of the resting place of the founders of Craig's Settlement (1728), the longest permanent settlement, first and oldest congregation (1730) and first church (1731) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Tours by appointment, 4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton. Free admission, donations welcome. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule a tour.
Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank - Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs: (400 Belfast Road, Nazareth)
• Hike for Health – Wednesdays, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get moving after work with a brisk, guided 2-3-mile hike over uneven terrain. Must be able to maintain a 2 mph pace, leashed-dogs are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center Flagpole. Join email reminder list by contacting 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
• Fishing Equipment Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Must provide driver’s license or ID and current fishing license. Call 610-746-2801 FMI.
• Discovery Backpacks Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Backpacks full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need - Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath.
Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions - An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700.
Nazareth Farmers Market – Saturdays May through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle, 2 South Main St., Nazareth.
Northampton Area Food Bank - Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1601 Canal St., Northampton.
Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting - Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.
Salem U.C.C. Moorestown – Crochet Fellowship meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., 2218 Community Drive, Bath. Everyone is welcome to join.
Siegfried Railroad Station Museum – Third Sunday of every month May-October from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., West 21st Street & Canal Street (Route 329) in Northampton. Annual mum sale beginning Sunday, July 9. The station houses artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. Still on display this year are exhibits of churches and Kreidersville and there is a special display this year honoring ther 250th birthday of our country. For more information call 610-262-8198.