Lehigh Valley Health Network is pleased to announce the first baby born at LVHN in 2025. Christopher and Kloe Smith of White Haven, Pa. welcomed daughter Nola Monica at 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Nola was born 6 pounds, 11.4 ounces and 20 inches
long. She was delivered by Honi Trauger, CNM, after 11 hours of labor. Nola is the Smith’s second daughter. The couple chose the name Nola because they like the uniqueness and Nola’s middle name, Monica, is a celebration of Christopher’s mom.
The Smiths were all smiles when they learned they were the first to welcome a baby at LVHN in
2025 and they can’t wait to share their story with Nola when she gets older. They said the entire LVHN team was rooting for them the entire time. Nola came a bit early and was born at 37 weeks and one day. The Smiths feel her birth on Jan. 1 was “meant to be!”
When asked about their resolution for 2025, the Smiths giggled and said, “to survive two children!”
Outbreak of bird flu suspected in Killing at least 200 snow geese in Lehigh Valley: What you can do to Protect yourself and your animals
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Although the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been spreading globally for almost four years, the recent outbreak of the new type A H5N1 variant has created cause for concern due to its rapid spread amongst wild and migratory bird populations, as well as several animal species, including humans. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association notes that “experts [are worried] that H5N1 will eventually mutate into a lethal strain capable of human-to-human transmission, setting off another pandemic.”
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assess the current risk to human health as significantly low, a research article published in Science found that it may only take one more mutation for the virus to switch host receptor recognition specificity, making humans increasingly susceptible to infection.
The bird flu has not only
Nazareth
Borough Council Honors Blue Eagle Marching Band; appoints various Commission and board members
Mayor Lance E. Colondo presents the Nazareth Blue Eagles Marching Band members and Band Director Matt Tanzos with a resolution that commended and honored them for their 2024 undefeated competition season.
By SAVANNAH BROWN
The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, Jan. 6 to swear in fire chiefs and fire police, commend the marching band for their undefeated competition season, appoint commission and board members and consider various events for 2025.
To begin, Mayor Lance E. Colondo swore in Fire Chief Jerry Johnson and Second Assistant Chief Frank Betz, as well as Fire Police Captain John Gostony and officers Kerry Frey, Raymond Fogel and Heather Kromer to faithfully uphold their duties.
Following, Colondo presented the Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band with a resolution to commend and honor Band Director Matt Tanzos, his band officers, band members, color guards, drum majors, the student conductor, the band front and support staff for their tremendous 2024 undefeated compe-
tition season and the unprecedented number of championships they have won throughout eastern Pennsylvania and the midAtlantic region.
Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band’s recent victory has left them undefeated since 2019.
Colondo presented the band members in attendance and Tanzos with citations that congratulated and honored them for their recent championships and terrific accomplishments at local, state and regional levels. Colondo also thanked the band members for continuing to bring pride to the borough and the district, and wished them many more successful seasons to come.
Tanzos thanked council for recognizing the hard work that the students put in to win the championships and stated that they do a great job representing both the Nazareth community and the school district.
Tanzos also noted that he was fortunate to grow up in Nazareth and march in the program himself.
“It's really surreal to be here and continuing that legacy now as director. So, thank you again for having us and we’ll try and do it again next year!” said Tanzos.
In other business, council unanimously approved the following motions listed under finance and economic development: a resolution prohibiting member contributions to the Police Pension Plan; the hiring of Campbell, Rappold & Jurasits to do the annual audit for 2024 and submit it to the Pa. DCED by the deadline and to do the annual audit of Tax Collector Carole Bowers for 2024 for submission to the borough; naming Alfred Pierce as the borough’s 2025 delegate to the Northampton County Tax Collection Commission and Paul Kokolus as the
Christopher and Kloe Smith welcomed their daughter Nola Monica Smith to the world on Jan. 1 at 12:05 a.m. Nola was the first baby of 2025 born at LVHN.
Willowbrook Road Bridge reopens
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
The Willowbrook Road Bridge Project, County Bridge No. 124,
is now complete and officially reopened to traffic on Jan. 3. Originally constructed in 1958, the previous Willowbrook
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH FIRE DEPT.’S JANUARY BREAKFAST BUFFET
Road Bridge was a steel I-beam structure with a metal grate deck. Due to structural deterioration, the bridge had been subject to a 20-ton weight restriction and was included in the county’s PublicPrivate Partnership (P3) Bridge replacement program. This initiative aimed to address the needs of 33 county bridges requiring replacement or rehabilitation.
BREAKFAST BUFFET
Sunday, Jan. 12 from 8 to 11 am 4 Lerchenmiller Dr., Northampton
Scrambled eggs, Western eggs, sausage, toast, cereal, French toast, tator tots, bacon, corn beef hash, milk/choc. milk, OJ, apple juice, coffee & tea
The engineering design for the new prestressed concrete box beam bridge was finalized in July 2023. Prior to the construction, two underground utilities—most notably a critical 30-inch water main owned by the City of Bethlehem—needed to be relocated. The relocation of the water main began in early February 2024 and was completed by March. Following this, UGI relocated their gas main in early April 2024 to clear the work area.
The bridge officially closed on July 8, 2024, with construction
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The existing bridge was demolished, and new cast-in-place concrete abutments were installed to support the new structure. Paving and guide rail installation were completed in December, paving the way for today's reopening.
"We are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Willowbrook Road Bridge, which is vital for local transportation and community connectivity," said Executive McClure. "This project not only enhances the safety and functionality of our infrastructure but also reflects our commit-
ment to investing in Northampton County's future."
Allen Township residents are ecstatic that the project has been officially completed.
“I’m just so happy that the bridge is finally finished because it inconvenienced a lot of drivers going in and out of the area to have to use alternate routes for what felt like a really long time!” said one resident.
Residents and motorists can now safely traverse the newly constructed bridge, which is expected to serve the community for many years to come.
The guardrail on the new Willowbrook Road Bridge was damaged shortly after the bridge was reopened for public use; photo submitted by Tom Sedor.
The bridge reopened on Friday, Jan. 3; photo by Savannah Brown.
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alternate; approval of the $100 deposit refund to Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce following their Christmas in Nazareth event and the $100 deposit refund to Nazareth Chamber of Commerce following their tree lighting event; direction for the secretary to advertise parameters, rates, compensation and office rental fees for the tax collector for the term beginning in 2026; and to set the rates and standards for the elected tax collector for 2026 through 2029, which includes compensation to the elected tax collector in the amount of $11,500 per year for the collection of borough real estate taxes, as well as $5.00 for each tax duplicate bill and rent for the Main Street office will be $1,000 for the year 2026.
Under police, council approved the appointment of Dan Lowe to a six-year term on the borough's Civil Service Commission and the appointment of Christopher D. Crook to a three-year term on the Library Board.
Mayor Colondo also provided the monthly police report for December, which included 196 total police activity/calls for service, 21 crimes reported and investigated, 13 criminal arrests, three drug-related crimes, two Part 1 offenses, 21 traffic citations issued, 30 warnings issued, four reportable traffic accidents and 11 non-reportable accidents. Additionally, there were 52 parking enforcement officer violations issued and 18 officer issued viola-
tions, which accounts for 70 total parking tickets issued for the month of December.
Next, council approved the following motions listed under law: appointment of Mark Ortwein to a four-year term on the borough’s Planning Commission; appointment of Robert E. Simpson to a three-year term on the Zoning Hearing Board; appointment of Barbara Fischl to a one-year term on the Vacancy Board (Councilman Carl A. Fischl abstained); appointment of Lisa Borick to a five-year term on the Nazareth Day Commission; appointment of Werner Fornos to a five-year term on the Municipal Authority; setting the times and dates for workshops and general business meetings during 2025, which will begin at 6 p.m. during all 12 months with general business meetings, which will continue to be held at Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps until further notice with general business meetings being held on the first Monday of each month and workshop meetings being held on the Thursday preceding each general business meeting; and direction for the Secretary to advertise the dates for workshops and general business meetings during 2025.
For the motions listed under fire, council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Corpora to a five-year term on the Ambulance Board (Councilwoman Cindy Corpora abstained), the appointment of Kaitlin Betley to a oneyear term as an alternate on the Ambulance Board and the appointment of Michael White to a one-year term as the borough’s
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Additionally, council unanimously approved the following upcoming events: the Vigilance Hose Fire Company’s Shamrock 5K Race to be held on Sunday, March 16; the Fireman’s Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 12; the Fireman’s Carnival to be held June 18-21; the Fireman’s Fireworks Show for Nazareth Day to be held on Tuesday, July 15; the Fireman’s Money Raffle to be held on Saturday, Sept. 6; and the 2025 Halloween Parade to be held on Saturday, Oct. 18.
In other news, during the special meeting conducted on Dec. 16, council approved a half-mill tax increase. This brings the borough’s total millage rate up to 17.5 mills and will increase the average assessed homestead’s tax bill by approximately $27.50 per year.
The next Nazareth Borough Council workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 3.
Both will begin at 6 p.m. in the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps training room, which is located in the back of 519 Seip Ave.
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Robert P. Miller
Robert P. Miller, 89, of Lehigh Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Allentown. He was the beloved husband of Clara Miller (Praetorius) to whom he was married to for 70 years. Born in Triechlers, Robert was a son of the late Ralph and Josephine Miller (Lentz).
He was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchBath, Pa. Robert began his career as a mechanic for Chevrolet dealers Lentz Motors in Northampton and Frederick in Slatington. He later concluded his career in the maintenance department of Northampton School District.
Robert was an avid outdoorsman, he loved camping with Clara and their friends, as well as hunting and fishing, where he connected with nature and shared unforgettable moments with his loved ones.
In addition to his wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his children: Dennis Miller (Judith) of Slatington; grandchildren, Donald, Adam, Jarrad, Betsy and Jenny; great-grandchildren, Mackenna, Dylan, Teague, Alexandria, Kendall and Declan; brothers, David Miller (Nancy) of Treichlers, Bruce Miller (Ruth) of Walnutport. Robert was predeceased by a daughter, Pamela Grim, and a brother, Donald Miller.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives were invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.
net. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to his church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Maria Fantozzi Reginelli
Maria Fantozzi Reginelli, 84, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at her home, with the love of her family by her side. Born on Oct. 16, 1940, in Bellante, Province of Teramo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Guerino and Donata Montefiore Fantozzi. Maria and her loving husband, Ennio Reginelli, observed their 63rd wedding anniversary last January. Together, they immigrated to America on Jan. 11, 1968. A talented seamstress by trade, she worked at Mary Fashion Mfg., Co., Inc., in Bath, for many years until retiring. Maria's greatest focus in life was always her family, and
the love she had for them shone through in everything she did. She found joy in simple pleasures like sewing, reading, gardening and traveling back to Italy to visit her loved ones. Above all, she took immense pride in her grandsons, who were the bright lights of her life. The love she shared with them, as well as with her husband and daughter, was boundless and unconditional. Maria was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bath.
Survivors: In addition to her devoted husband, Ennio, she will be missed by her daughter, Fiorella R. Mirabito and her husband, Emanuel; two grandchildren, Antonio, and his wife Kelli, Nicholas, and his wife Julia; three sisters, Lucia, Filomena, Emma; and surviving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services: Will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations, in Maria's memory, be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Memorial Fund, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA 18014 or to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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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 Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.
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.
East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.
Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., 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 Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
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 Dr., Bath.
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 Dr., Bath.
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 Borough Crime Watch MeetingTypically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.
Bird Flu
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been affecting wild migratory water birds and domestic poultry, but the virus has also been spreading to other wild animals such as cattle (especially dairy cows), pigs, juvenile goats, mountain lions, bobcats, seals, bears, foxes, skunks, farmed mink, as well as stray or domestic animals such as cats and dogs and zoo animals such as tigers and leopards.
In March 2024, an outbreak of avian influenza type A (H5N1) was confirmed in dairy cattle in California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Texas, Iowa, Utah, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Wyoming. The AVMA indicates that while HPAI is associated with high mortality rates in birds, only 2% of infected cattle have died from the virus, which is relatively low considering it spreads from cow-to-cow. Common signs for farmers to look out for are low appetite, reduced milk production and abnormal appearance of milk that is thickened and/or discolored.
Additionally, cats of all kinds are particularly susceptible to the virus, which often results in death. The severe illness that the bird flu causes can include neurological signs, respiratory signs or liver disease that can rapidly progress to death.
Cats and dogs (although much less likely) can potentially become infected if they eat sick or dead infected birds, drink unpasteurized milk or cream from infected cows or eat undercooked or raw meat.
People can also become infected through exposure to infected animals, which is usually the result of close or prolonged exposure to infected poultry or dairy cows. Person-to-person spread of the virus has not been reported and cases have been generally mild.
nected with avian influenza. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the individual was reported to have underlying medical conditions and contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.
A press release from the CDC stated, “While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death.”
Additionally, a report by the World Health Organization identified that there have been over 950 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu outside the United States between 20032024, and about half of those have resulted in death.
According to the CDC’s press release, they have “carefully studied the available information about the person who died in Louisiana and continue to assess that the risk to the general public remains low. Most importantly, no person-to-person transmission spread has been identified.”
So, just how close to home is this threat?
On April 15, 2022, the state’s first positive case of HPAI in domestic poultry was confirmed in a flock of commercial layer chickens on a Lancaster County poultry farm. Then, in April through July 2023, six cases were confirmed in red foxes including five in Huntington County and one in Northampton County as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since May 2022, no other mammalian species have been detected in Pennsylvania.
Recently, the deaths of 200 snow geese in Lower Nazareth Township and Upper Macungie Township are suspected to be caused by avian influenza. Preliminary testing found the presence of the virus, but the U.S.
Department of Agriculture will need to confirm these results.
Excluding the Lehigh Valley outbreak, the USDA reports that there have been 111 confirmed flocks infected with HPAI, which includes 61 commercial flocks, 50 backyard flocks and 10.16 million birds affected mostly in California (state of emergency declared on Dec. 18), South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina and Ohio.
According to the AVMA, the USDA is currently conducting field trials of a handful of HPAI vaccines for poultry and dairy cattle. In the meantime, the USDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDC state they have “no concerns about the safety of the commercial milk supply because milk from impacted animals is being diverted or destroyed, so it does not enter the human food supply.”
However, the FDA strongly encourages that any milk diverted for feeding calves be heat treated to kill harmful bacteria or viruses before feeding. People are also advised not to drink raw milk or eat raw milk-based cheese and to properly handle and cook meat to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which includes any meat used to feed pets.
Signs to watch out for in backyard flocks and pet birds that may be infected include sudden death with no prior signs, low energy or appetite, purple discoloration or swelling of various body parts, reduced egg production or soft-shelled/misshapen eggs, nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing, lack of coordination and diarrhea.
Tips for preventing HPAI infection in birds includes bringing
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Allen Township, Northampton County, is accepting applications for the following position:
•Township Treasurer (full time)
•Township Code Enforcement (part time)
Full job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website www.allentownship.org and are also available at the Allen Township Municipal Office, located at 4714 Indian Trail, Northampton, PA 18067 during normal office hours.
The deadline for applications is noon on January 22, 2025. Send completed employment application, cover letter, resume, and salary history/expectation (in a single pdf file attachment) to manager@allentownship.org, send via first class US mail or deliver in person at the Allen Township Municipal Office during normal office hours.
In 2024, the CDC confirmed 66 infections in people in the United States. Of these, 23 cases were associated with exposure to infected poultry, 40 were associated with exposure to infected dairy cows, one was associated with “other” animal exposure and two sources of infection remain unknown. Moreover, the number of cases associated with each state include 37 cases in California, 10 cases in Colorado, one case in Iowa, one case in Louisiana, two cases in Michigan, one case in Missouri, one case in Oregon, one case in Texas, 11 cases in Washington and one case in Wisconsin.
As of Monday, Jan. 6 the 65-year-old individual hospitalized due to severe H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana has died, marking the first and only human case of the virus in the state and the first death in the United States con-
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On very cold days, limit walks to less than 30 minutes at a time
Suburban Darts
Week 16
Submitted by DAVE CASEY
As we come back to action in the Dart League after the holidays, we find Dryland remaining in first place sandwiching 6-3 and 6-0 wins around a 3-2 loss to Christ UCC. Leading the charge for Dryland were Butch Silflies 6 for 12, Dave Crouthamel 5 for 12, Karen Krome 4 for 8, and Shawn Sigley 4 for 12. Eric Yocum was 6 for 12, Ed Yost 4 for 9, and Steve Hunsicker 4 for 12 for Christ UCC.
Second place St. Paul’s remains close by sandwiching 11-2 and 12-3 wins over Ebenezer, losing 8-5 in 14 innings. Top hitters for St. Paul’s included Paul Slimmon 8 for 15 (HR), John Hoysan 6 for 13 (hitting the cycle for the night and 2 HRs), Roger Kern 6 for 14 and Rich Kern 6 for 16. For Ebenezer, Carol Voortman was 8 for 15, Paul Yoder 6 for 15, Brendan Blevins 5 for 15, with HRs from Bill Christine and Zane Blevins.
In other action, Farmersville beat Emmanuel 1-0 and 4-3 in 10 innings, losing the nightcap 3-0. Hitters included Mark Steigerwalt 5 for 11, Jason Steigerwalt 4 for 11 (HR), and Rick Kittek with a HR for Farmersville, while Jon Rice was 4 for 8, with HRs from Jeff Hoffert, Al Nesbitt and Tom Dormida for
Emmanuel.
The final match of the night finds Star of Bethlehem sandwiching 4-3 and 9-2 wins around a 6-2 loss to Blessed Trinity. Leading hitters for Star of Bethlehem were Bill Hoke Jr. 7 for 12, Josh Hoffert 6 for 12 and HRs from Tyler Frankenfield and Bill Hoke Sr. For Blessed Trinity, Dave Koleman was 4 for 12 with HRs from Ken Rwmaly and Tim Hiedelmark.
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Dryland 31 17
St. Paul’s 30 18
Ebenezer 27 21
Blessed Trinity 25 23
Star of Bethlehem 24 24
Christ UCC 19 29
Farmersville 18 30
Emmanuel 18 30
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Check person/welfare in the 300 block of E. 11th St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Non-reportable accident in the 2400 block of Cherryville Rd., and E. 9th St. and Washington Ave. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.
Suspicious act in the 2100 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a
suspicious act.
Disturbance in the 700 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
Trespass in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of trespassers in the area.
Suspicious vehicle, E. 2nd St. and Lincoln Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
Unwanted person in the 2000 block of Center St. Report of an unwanted male.
DECEMBER 24
Assist person in the 1600 block of Canal St., and the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist females.
DUI, E. 9th St. and Washington Ave. Report of a suspected DUI.
Check person/welfare in the 2500 block of Cherryville Rd. Request to check the welfare of a female.
EMS ambulance assist in the unit block of Meadow Ln. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Suspicious act in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious act.
Traffic stop, Diamond St. and E. 3rd St., E. 6th St. and Washington Ave., W. 21st St. and Center St., the 300 block of Main St., and W. 21st St. and Canal St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
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DUI, W. 21st St. and Canal St. Report of a suspected DUI.
EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of Frank Dr., and the 200 block of E. 2nd St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Domestic in the 1700 block of Main St., and the 1200 block of Newport Ave. Reports of domestics involving a male and a female.
Juvenile problem, Cedar Alley and Pearl St. Report of a juvenile issue.
Traffic stop in the 1000 block and the 1200 block of Main St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Traffic stops were conducted.
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Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Assist person, Smith Ln. Officers assist a male.
Check person/welfare in the 300 block of E. 11th St. Request
to check the welfare of a male.
Juvenile problem in the 1000 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Newport Ave., and the 2100 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
DECEMBER 27
EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Reportable accident, Main St. and E. 13th St. involving two vehicles.
Assist person in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist a male.
EMS ambulance assist in the 1500 block of Main St., and the 300 block of Anthony Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Doris St. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Domestic in the 2200 block of Main St. between a male and a female.
DECEMBER 28
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Traffic stop in the 700 block of Main St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Northampton Borough Council Looks ahead to 2025
By KERI LINDENMUTH
The Northampton Borough Council kicked off 2025 with its first meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 2. With the new year came new appointments to borough boards as well as updates on infrastructure and other upcoming projects.
During the meeting, Donald Szerencits and Councilman Kenneth Hall were reappointed to the Northampton Borough Planning Commission. Both will serve a four-year term ending on Dec. 31, 2028.
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In addition, David Shields from the Keycodes Inspection Agency was appointed as the borough’s building code official, while Lehigh Engineering Associates was named the borough’s sewage enforcement officer.
In other news, the borough was awarded two new grants for 2025. The first is a $20,000 grant from Grow NorCo, which will be used for playground equipment at Canal Street Park. The second is a $7,000 grant for the borough’s Movies in the Park program.
Borough Manager Brian Welsko said this grant will “provide a good place for kids and parents to go on a Friday night.”
Several borough projects are also being worked on, from road work to infrastructure to new ordinances for public safety and welfare. However, Borough Mayor Tony Pristash urged residents to be patient, especially when it comes to road work.
“Projects have seasonality,” he said. Some cannot be done during the winter due to supplies and resources, he continued. However, Welsko, council and borough staff are doing everything they can to push them along.
One proposed ordinance council will begin working on is banning overnight tractor-trailer parking on borough property, something the borough has experienced issues with recently.
The borough has also invested in a new app to help manage zoning, code enforcement and public works projects. The app includes tools for permits, automated public works project listings, interdepartmental communications and even a reporting tool for residents. Welsko said this new tool will be cheaper than the current platform the borough uses.
“It is a step forward in the right direction,” said Welsko.
With these updates, members of council are looking ahead to a successful 2025.
“2025 will bring a new chapter,” said Councilman Ronald Knopf. “Let’s make Northampton the borough of opportunity.”
15th St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Civil matter in the 300 block of Adaire Ct. Report of a civil issue.
EMS ambulance assist, Main St. and W. 26th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Non-reportable accident, Main St. and E. 19th St. involving two vehicles.
Domestic in the unit block of E. 24th St. between a male and a female.
Suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Sycamore Ct. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
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Traffic stop, Main St. and E.
NAZARETH AREA
By ANDY WEAVER
The Nazareth boys basketball team defeated Northampton at home on Jan. 3. They competed
against Easton on Jan. 7 and up next will travel to Liberty on Jan. 10 and Pocono Mountain East on Jan. 11. This year’s seniors are Mitchell Nowroski, Alex Roberts and Logan Vakiener.
The Nazareth girls basketball team defeated Northampton on Jan. 3, then lost to Parkland the
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next day. On Jan. 7, the girls hosted Easton, and up next they will host Liberty on Jan. 10 and Pocono Mountain East on Jan. 11. This year’s seniors are Renee Wells, Ava Vaquez, Peyton Long and Kaelyn Bender.
Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth to enjoy a variety of programs. EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.
The programs for January include:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21ST | 10:30AM
Geography, Geology, and Genius: How Coal and Canals Triggered the American Industrial Revolution Pennsylvania was America’s powerhouse in the nineteenth century, supplying the hot-burning, high-energy anthracite coal that ignited the iron and, later, steel industries that transformed the United States.
The Nazareth girls wrestling team competed at Penn Manor High School on Jan. 4 and came in ninth place. On Jan. 11, they will compete in a tournament at Mt. Lebanon High School and then will travel to Freedom on Jan. 15. This year’s seniors are Sophie Swiatek, Camryn Hoff and Olivia Carrezola.
Martha Capwell Fox, Historian at the National Canal Museum will focus on the discovery of anthracite coal and the development of the canals that were the first efficient transport of it. Martha will also discuss the revolutionary anthracite iron industry that followed these developments, and which began here in the Lehigh Valley.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH | 7:00PM
An Evening with Sheila Sheila Milz is a talented singer who takes her audience on a magical journey with every song. Feel the joy in each lyric as she entertains you with her uplifting performance.
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burg South. They beat Pocono Mountain West on Jan. 6 and up next will host Stroudsburg on Jan. 9.
Tickets for basketball games and wrestling matches can be ordered online or paid at the ticket booth. Entry is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
For up-to-the-minute Nazareth sports news, visit https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.
Police Blotter
Suspicious activity
The Nazareth wrestling team defeated Dieruff on Jan. 6. Up next they will compete at the Virginia Duals on Jan. 10 and 11, then will host Freedom on Jan. 15. This year’s seniors are Remy Track, Tahir Parkins, Vincent Giacobbe and Jacob Cozze.
The Nazareth boys and girls swimming teams in December beat Dieruff, Whitehall, Freedom and East Strouds-
On Dec. 13, the CRPD investigated a suspicious activity at the Wawa located on Schoenersville Road. Officers determined that 22-year-old Rajahn Terry, of Blakeslee, was carrying a concealed handgun without the proper permit to do so. Terry was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor.
Retail theft
The Colonial Regional Police Department investigated a retail theft on Dec. 3 that occurred at the Target in Lower Nazareth Township. Officers determined through investigation that 20-year-old Luis Jorge Cruz and 20-year-old Jose Monte De Oca Sandoval, both of Allentown, were involved. The actors stole two Nintendo games each. The two are charged with retail theft.
State police announce New Year’s Holiday Enforcement results
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M, of Bethlehem, have announced the results of the New Year’s Holiday Enforcement period which commenced at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and concluded at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.
The safety initiative P.A.D.E.E.P (Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program) targeted drivers who aggressively operated their motor vehicle in a manner which was dangerous to members of the public, which included speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions.
In addition, S.T.E.A.D.D. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers) and D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert) Troopers specifically focused on apprehending motorists who operated their motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
During the New Year’s Holiday Traffic Enforcement Period of 2024-25, Troop M (Lehigh County, Northampton County and Bucks County) Troopers investigated a total of 31 crashes and made 14 Driving Under the Influence arrests.
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 Third 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.
Moravian Historical Society Announces Concert to Celebrate Nature
Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS
The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce a special concert in the museum celebrating nature. The concert, planned to complement the special exhibition, Grounds for Meditation: Moravian Pleasure Gardens, will feature garden images, including music about fog, falling leaves, waterfalls, moonlight, crickets and flowers.
The shakuhachi is an endblown bamboo flute that has been played in Japan for over 1,200 years. It is the only instrument associated with the practice of Zen Buddhism, and was performed during religious rituals by priests of the Fuke sect. Traditional shaku -
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for fever (although not always present) or feeling feverish/chills, tiredness, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, conjunctivitis (eye tearing, redness, irritation or discharge from eye), headaches, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.
Tips to protect yourself and others include washing your hands before and after handling animals, removing waste, feathers, and dirt first, using hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available, avoiding eating, drinking or touching your face while with animals, not letting kids kiss birds and washing their hands if they touch them, cleaning bird
feeders, coops and pens wearing disposable gloves, using separate shoes/boots just for the coop or barn, not consuming raw milk or raw milk products and getting a regular flu shot.
The CDC states that “as a general precaution, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe wild birds only from a distance, whenever possible. People should also avoid contact between their pets (e.g., pet birds, dogs and cats) with wild birds. Don’t touch sick or dead birds, their feces or litter, or any surface or water source (e.g., ponds, waterers, buckets, pans, troughs) that might be contaminated with their saliva, feces or any other bodily fluids
without wearing personal protective equipment.” Those encountering other sick or dead wild birds can report them to the Pennsylvania Game Commission by calling 1-833-PGC-WILD (1833-742-9453), by emailing pgc-wildlifehealth@ pa.gov or by using the online Wildlife Health Survey tool.
Any sick or dead domestic birds should be reported to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at 717-772-2852. If you have had contact with sick or dead birds and are not feeling well, contact your primary care physician or the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 877-724-3258
BELLTOWER APARTMENT IN BATH
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The Home News is seeking photos for the January photo of the month contest. The theme is “Birds.” Email your photos that feature birds to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken, and if possible, bird identification. Deadline is Monday, Jan. 27. The winner will be featured in the Jan. 30 issue of The Home News. (1/23) YOUR AD HERE Want to advertise your business here for as little as $10/ week? Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPa. com to get started. (1/9)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Robert G. Lewis, Sr., late of Moore Township, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters Testamentary 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.
Terry Thomas Lewis 2680 W. Scenic Drive Danielsville, PA 18038
Executor
Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (12/26-1/9)
PUBLIC NOTICE
JANUARY 2025 MEETING FOR NAZARETH BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority meeting has been set January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm. Meeting will be con-
pet birds indoors or ensuring areas where backyard birds are kept are fully enclosed and away from wild birds and their droppings, washing or sanitizing your hands before and after handling birds and when moving birds between coops, keeping feed, water, equipment and other supplies secure/out of reach of wild birds or rodents, preventing visitors from contacting your flock and avoiding visits to places where other birds are kept. Immediately report any suspected infections to your veterinarian or state animal health official.
HPAI signs to watch out for in cats and dogs include fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness.
Tips for preventing HPAI infection in dogs and cats are the same as for many other infectious diseases including keeping cats indoors, thoroughly washing your hands after handling your cat and after any encounters with poultry, livestock or wild birds and other animals, keeping pets that do go outdoors away from wild birds, poultry and cattle and their environments, preventing pets from eating dead birds or other animals, refraining from feeding cats any dairy products or colostrum that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus and avoiding feeding pets raw meat or poultry. Immediately contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these signs.
If you or someone around you has had direct contact with infected or potentially infected animals, including sick animals that might have eaten bird flu-infected birds, monitor symptoms
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PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri.– Mass 8 a.m., Sat. –Mass 4 p.m.
ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2882
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. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 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
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 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 Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464. Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255. Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.
evolve for you. If you do nothing, feel the same repeated emotions and live the exact same patterns over and over, you will stay stuck in the quicksand of life. I've seen it thousands of times before. If you truly want to thrive in ’25, simply ask yourself why. I dare you. "Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
individual
Perspectives For the healthMinded
Thrive in 2025
By DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
The year is 2025. Doesn’t this sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie? Nevertheless, this is where continual and never ending rotations around the sun have brought us. I wonder what the year might bring?
My best guess is that those who change absolutely nothing will have just about the same type of year as the one before and the one before that. If this is the case, then may I be so bold as to predict that 2026 and 2027 will pretty much all be the same as well. Not exactly, yet without changing something, anything, the years and decades will string together and yield pretty much the same life.
If you are good with this, then so be it, yet from what I have learned through almost 30 years of consulting and caring is that at the end of the day, every single person, whether they actually know it or not, simply desires personal growth.
Now they may not say it precisely that way, yet when you get to the bottom of it all, progress, momentum and maturity is what we seek. And of course a heaping of abundant love.
If you want to thrive in 2025, here is what I suggest; forget about the external world-type resolutions that are routinely made and give meaningful thought to the type of person you want to be in 2025 instead.
Don't think about how you become that person, just think about who you want to be. When you have that clearly in your mind, then write down why. Your “why” is what matters more than anything else.
Why is being more calm under stressful situations a desire of your heart? Why do you want more peace, contentment and love? When you find the “why,” your life changes and you will never be the same. Trust me on this.
Once you determine your “why,” then quitting smoking, stopping the drinking, losing weight and all the other things on your heart manifest themselves. Without knowing your “why,” I can virtually guarantee that any gains are short-lived.
We each have something, perhaps many things, that we want to course correct on. So before joining a gym, cutting out sugar, eating more vegetables, etc., get a hold of the reason(s) why.
So sit yourself down and truthfully speak to yourself about who you want to be and/or who you no longer want to be; then define why. Now you may shed some tears, yet this activity is so worth it.
Clearly, as we live life, our “whys” change a bit. In 2024, a new “why” came into our lives. He is my grandson and my heart has grown 10 sizes. I didn't know I had this much love inside. Well, now I know…and a new level of mind has unfolded before me.
I will never be the same. I don't want to be the same.
Now the rub of it all is that you have to want to evolve. I cannot
Ingredients
1 to 2 cups ripe blueberries, frozen 1 ripe banana, frozen, cut into small pieces
Handful of fresh spinach
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup coconut water
Sprinkle of cinnamon and turmeric (optional)
Instructions
Add coconut water and Greek yogurt to a blender/food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
If you need a sweeter smoothie, add honey to taste, and blend in. However, if you are using fruit that was ripe when you froze it, it should be pretty sweet already!
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa. com or mail to PO Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Rochelle Sanders
Moravian
Historial Society
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hachi music, or honkyoku, are performed solo and are considered to express the original voice of the bamboo.
Dr. Nora Suggs, flutist, is the flutist and artistic director of the Pennsylvania-based chamber music ensemble SATORI, now in its 29th season, and for 23 years has also performed with the flute and
classical guitar duo Two Part Invention.
General admission tickets are $10, MHS members and students are free. Seating is limited, advanced reservations are recommended. This series is funded in part by the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development through its Hotel Tax Grant. Additional support is provided by the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation.
The exhibition, Grounds for Meditation: Moravian Pleasure Gardens, explores the fertile intersection between spiritual beliefs and garden design.
In the mid-18th to early 19th centuries, an era when Moravians lived and worked communally, these green spaces provided a place for rest, contemplation of nature and mental solitude. Through collected reminiscences and first-hand observations made by visitors to these early American parks, this special exhibition explores varied historic landscapes that are no longer possible to see and experience. The exhibition's closing date has been extended to April 13. The exhibition features new works that were recently installed in a second rotation of images from our collection.
The Crafty Corner CORK
www.thebestideasforkids.com/cork-snowman/
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Recycled wine corks
White paint and paint brush
Pipe cleaners (any color of your choice for earmuffs)
Small pom poms- about a half-inch in size (any color of your choice for the ends of the earmuffs)
Ribbon (any color of your choice for the scarves)
Small black buttons- smallest size you can find (option to alternatively draw on the buttons with a marker)
Black permanent marker
Orange non-toxic acrylic paint
Baker’s twine and metal hoop pegs (if you’d like to hang them up)
Hot glue
INSTRUCTIONS
Paint your corks white and allow them to dry.
If you plan to hang up the snowmen, twist in one metal hoop peg into the top of each cork.
Cut a small piece of pipe cleaner to fit along the top of the cork; glue to the sides of the top of each cork.
Then, glue two small pom poms to the ends of each pipe cleaner to make ear muffs.
Cut a small piece of ribbon and glue around the middle of the cork to serve as your scarf.
Glue a small black button under the ribbon, or draw it on with a marker.
Paint a small carrot nose in orange paint.
With a black permanent marker, draw the eyes and mouth.
If you’d like to hang up the snowmen, add some thin twine through the metal hoop pegs.
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