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MAY 15-21, 2025
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Northampton Regional EMS Members receive award
5 Nazareth Girl Scouts Honored during ceremony
EMT Scott G., left, and paramedic Alex C., right By HOME NEWS STAFF On Friday, May 9, two members of Northampton Regional EMS were honored during LVHN’s annual stroke symposium for outstanding care they provided to a patient. EMT Scott G. and paramedic Alex C. were
recognized by Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute for their recognition and care that they provided to a patient who was having a stroke. The patient was rapidly assessed, treated and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.
Scott and Alex were presented the 2025 Golden Brain Award for outstanding prehospital stroke care. The Golden Brain Award is given annually to an agency or agencies with exceptional stroke care.
Moore Township Supervisors Approve municipal building Feasibility study and towing Provider resolution ers. Although the property
By HOME NEWS STAFF Five Girl Scouts from the Nazareth Girl Scouts Service Unit were recently honored in advance of graduating from high school and for their years of participation in Girl Scouts, some of them involved since kindergarten.
A ceremony and family picnic were held on Saturday, May 3 at Louise Moore Park to celebrate their accomplishments, along with a baked goods competition. The girls recognized were: Amanda Mercurius, Girl Scout for 11 years;
Nova Schwab, Girl Scout for 8 years; Gianna Carbone, Girl Scout for 13 years; Amber Morris, Girl Scout for 13 years; and Averi Leigh Stitzer, Girl Scout for 12 years. Amanda, Nova, Gianna, Continued on page 2
Bath Borough Council approves Traffic signal repairs; moves By SAVANNAH BROWN ties from 40 feet from the During the Moore Town- is located in Lehigh Town- property line and 50 feet Forward With streetlighting project
ship Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Lehigh Solar Farm at Hokendauqua Creek in Lehigh Township was unanimously granted four waiv-
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ship, the driveway portion from the septic system of the property resides in drain field to 0 feet from Moore Township. the property line and 32 Waivers included reduc- feet from the septic system ing the driveway distance drain field; and the preto street intersection of liminary plan submission arterial road from 300 to requirement for all major 150 feet; the driveway land developments. width at the road ROW Next, the board apline having no curbing; proved the Faust HVAC reducing the horizon- addition recommendation tal isolation distances to reduce the financial sefor infiltration facili- Continued on page 4
By SAVANNAH BROWN During the Bath Borough Council meeting on Monday, May 13, council announced several upcoming borough events. First, council announced there will be a hot dog eating contest and free haircuts (choice of three styles) this August during Old Home Weekend.
Additionally, the annual Spuds & Spurs event will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 12-6 p.m. The Buy a Brick Campaign with proceeds benefitting the Bath trailhead and Ciff Cowling Park improvements will continue through April 1, 2026, with bricks available for purchase at Spuds & Spurs, at the
borough office and on the borough’s website, bathContinued on page 7
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