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MAY 1-7, 2025
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Large fire destroys home in 2 Northampton Borough Plainfield Township Homes destroyed in 2-alarm fire
Photo by Dan Clerico, northeastbravest.com By HOME NEWS STAFF On Sunday, April 27 at 7:50 p.m., Plainfield Township Vol. Fire Co. and Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to a dwelling fire in the 1300 block of Colony Lane. According to Plainfield Township Vol. Fire Co., immediately after dispatch, additional information was reporting the house to be fully involved, resulting in the incident being upgraded to a second-alarm. Crews arrived
to find heavy involvement in the front of the house. The fire, being wind-driven, had progressed through the porch soffit and into the attic space at time of dispatch. Fortunately, all occupants were able to safely exit and were uninjured. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by Pennsylvania State Police. Plainfield Township Vol. Fire Co. thanks the following mutual aid partners for their continued assistance:
Lookout Fire Company No. 1, Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Company Station 37, Lower Mt. Bethel/Sandt's Eddy Fire Company, Columbia Fire Company No. 1, Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Co., Palmer Municipal Fire Department, Forks Township Fire Dept., Upper Nazareth Fire Department, Suburban EMS, First Responder Chaplain Corps, Slate Belt Regional Police Department and Northampton County Emergency Management Services.
Photo by Newsworking By HOME NEWS STAFF On Monday, April 28 around 5 a.m., two homes caught fire in the 100 block of Stark Street in the Northampton Borough. The Northampton Fire Department ar-
rived at the scene within minutes, where fire could be seen coming out of almost every window. Multiple crews operated for numerous hours to get the fire under control. The cause of the fire
is currently under investigation. Residents and a dog made it out of the fire safely, however, the families affected by the fire lost the majority, if not all, of their possessions.
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History, mystery, trinkets And treasures: Blackbird Antiques to open May 3 Northampton County honors In Nazareth Outstanding seniors with Awards ceremony By SAVANNAH BROWN On Thursday, April 24, the Advisory Council of the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging recognized 11 older adults and one group with outstanding senior awards. To begin the ceremony, NCAAA Advisory Council President Fran Greene wel-
comed guests, stating that the individuals being honored contributed their time and talents for the benefit of others within the community through outreach, personal action, inspiration, public service, sports/educational efforts and civic humanitarian endeavors. Palmer Township resident
Marvin Boyer was presented with the first award for dedicating his life to community engagement and advocacy, devoting himself to civil rights and social justice. Boyer serves as treasurer and lifetime member of the Easton Area Neighborhood
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By SAVANNAH BROWN This Saturday, May 3, a new familyowned antique shop is opening its doors in Nazareth—but Blackbird Antiques is no ordinary store. It’s the culmination of a multi-generational love affair with history, memory and the timeless stories be-
hind the treasures of the past. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., customers will get their first chance to explore Blackbird Antiques, located right in the heart of downtown historic Nazareth at 19 Belvidere St. The shop promises to be more than just a place to buy and sell
vintage wares—it’s the realization of a long-held dream and a tribute to the Bachstein family’s shared passion. “Behind every antique is a Continued on page 10
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