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SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2025
Stabbing in Bath Borough under Investigation Submitted by TROOPER NATHAN BRANOSKY The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Bethlehem Station is investigating the following stabbing incident that occurred in the Bath Borough on Aug. 24. On Sunday, Aug. 24 at approximately 2:09 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Main Street for the report of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, the victim, a 23-year-old male from Allentown, had been transported to a local hospital for his injuries. Upon further investigation, it was determined the victim had
Newport Avenue fire Displaces family of 4
sustained stab wounds. Further investigation revealed the victim was in a physical altercation when he was stabbed and two to three gunshots were fired, from a handgun, in an unknown direction during this incident, which did not cause any injuries. Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Unit at 610-8612026 and reference Incident Number PA2025-1038082. Troop M Forensic Service Unit is assisting in this investigation.
Allen Township Supervisors seek Answers on liquor License request for Convenience store
By KERI LINDENMUTH The owners of a convenience store and Dunkin’ on Nor Bath Boulevard in Allen Township are seeking to acquire a liquor license. However, supervisors still want to know exactly what the license would be used for. The request was discussed during the Aug. 26 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart asked supervisors to extend a public hearing deadline to give property owners more time to outline their plans. So far, the only information provided is that the owners wish to transfer a liquor license from Bethlehem to their Allen Township property. However, Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said the township needs a “little more [information] than that” before a hearing
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can be scheduled. The property currently houses a convenience store, gas station and Dunkin’. The liquor license would allow the sale and consumption of alcohol on the property. Supervisors agreed with Eckhart and Treadwell that more information on what exactly the property owners plan is needed. “[They need] to let us know what is going on there,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler. Supervisors granted an extension until the end of September for the owners to provide additional information. In other news, Supervisors approved the purchase of a “Stop Sign Ahead” sign for East Bullshead Road. It will be installed be-
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Photo by Newsworking By HOME NEWS STAFF A family of four is displaced following a fire that occurred Monday, Aug. 25 in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue, Northampton. Just before 3 p.m. the fire was called in as a basement fire.
Crews quickly knocked down the fire within 20 minutes, however a second alarm was called to assist with ventilation. The home next door to the fire sustained some smoke damage, however none of the other row
homes were impacted. The family of four, two adults and two children, are being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
From dorms to duty: East Allen Township Fire Department Launches live-in program
By SAVANNAH BROWN In the heart of East Allen Township, the volunteer fire department stands as a quiet yet steadfast pillar of the community. On a recent evening at the firehouse with Fire Chief Joshua Smith and Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Henry, what became immediately clear was that the department is not just about fighting fires; it’s about fostering a sense of community, building skills and creating opportuni-
ties that go beyond the firehouse walls. Chief Smith began by emphasizing the critical role that the township itself has played in supporting the fire department. “Our township, our municipality, they've been on our side for the last two years, three years with this, with everything that we've been doing,” he said. “They have been probably our number one supporter.” This backing has allowed the
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