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100 Years Ago Today Sept. 7 2005 Easton residents irate over the hiring of foreign-born

workers to clean Easton's streets. The Standard Street

Flushing Co. took on Italian-born workers to sweep dirt

from gutters and sewers.

Express-Times p. D-1

100 Years Ago Today Sept. 8 2005 Edgar Richards, son of E. J. Richards owner of the

Northampton Silk Co. on South Side Easton, pulled a

switch to start operation of a new all-electric mill. The

power is furnished by People's Electric Light and Power

Co.

Express-Times p. C-9

Agriculture Feb. 14 2005 Farmers worry if subsidy cuts pass. Agriculture

Department: 5 percent hit, $250,00 cap. Local farmers are

concerned.

Express-Times p. A1

Amputees July 25 2005 Man's idea born in pain promises respite. Express-Times p. A-1,A-2, illus.

Automobile Racing May 13 2005 Dirt drivers still on track - travel far and wide to race. Express-Times p. C-1, C-5

Automobiles May 15 2005 Car show draws crowd to Phillipsburg. Business

association official calls event a success and a boon to

area retailers.

Express-Times p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Automobiles May 18 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: An Easton man blamed a

steep hill for his speeding and a judge agreed with him.


Bethlehem April 23 2005 Research laboratory scheduled to close. Express-Times p. A-7

Bushkill Park Feb. 28 2005 Bushkill Park cleaning up for reopening. 102 year old park

to open for regular summer season after massive flooding

caused by Hurricane Ivan.

Express-Times p. B1, illus.

Bushkill Township May 31 2005 Therapeutic riding to save farm. Owner of Bushkill Twp.

Property to sell to Equi-librium to keep land open, green


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Business April 17 2005 Starbucks, Wegmans show area ripe for influx of high-end

retail stores.

Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Business April 19 2005 City zoners approve store and restaurant. French bistro

would feature an art gallery.

Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Business May 2 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: Butchers in Easton who

don't open their shops on Sundays are threatening to sue

shops that do.


Business May 5 2005 First Sunday grows into weekend. Easton plans 2 days of

entertainers, shops open late Saturday.

Express-Times p. C-7, C-8

Business May5 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: Easton is growing so

rapidly a new business opened to provide servants.


Business - General Supply May 17 2005 General Supply closing original Easton facility. Recently

flooded Lehigh Drive operations to move to Lower

Nazareth Twp. Site.


Business - Newberry May 15 2005 James Wright's Looking Back column: J.J. Newberry a

dime store pioneer.

Express-Times p. BB-3

Business - Raymond Baurkot &

Sons

May 3 2005 Baurkot's moves into bigger space. Forks beer

distributorship relocates after purchase of Allentown

Beverage.


Business - Victaulic May 6 2005 Victaulic to overhaul business operations. Plant closing in

Palmer Township.


Business - Wal-Mart May 7 2005 Wal-Mart center brings new jobs. Express-Times p. D-1

Business - Wegmans May 5 2005 Wegmans celebrates growth and an award from

chamber.

Express-Times p. B-3, illus.

Businesses - Follett Corporation Dec. 9 2005 No wage freeze in new pact at ice company. Union

workers of the United Steel Workers Local 2599 at Follett

Corporation have ratified a 5-year labor deal.

Express-Times p. C10

Cancer Feb. 15 2005 Cancer patients enjoy a touch of makeover magic. "Look

Good…Feel Better" workshop held at the Wellness

Community's headquarters in Bethlehem.

Express-Times p. A1

Candy March 6 2005 Just Born boss sweet on job. Sam Torrence is president

and COO of Just Born Inc., Bethlehem.

Express-Times p. C-5, illus.

Catholic Church May 13 2005 Holding fast to Latin traditions. Moorestown church

continues to follow pre-Vatican II spirit.

Express-Times p. D-1, D-2, illus.

Catholic Church May 4 2005 Diocese to treat abusive priests. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Chamber of Commerce July 30 2005 Chamber beefing up its Easton office. Greater Lehigh

Valley Chamber makes moves prior to planned 2006

merger.

Express-Times p. D-1, illus.

Cholera March 6 2005 Cholera plagued Lehigh Valley, thousands died in mid-

1800s. In "Looking Back" column by James Wright.

Express-Times p. BB-3, illus.

Circus May 17 2005 From Yesteryear Column: 1856: The Rivers & Derious

Circus is in Easton today and that always brings

pickpockets, the Easton Daily Express editors wrote.


Circus May 5 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: More than 12,000 people

saw the Barnum & Bailey Circus at 12th and Northampton

streets in Easton.


Civil War Reenactors Feb. 28 2005 For Civil War re-enactors Bob Rabinsky and Melissa Yiaski,

American history is more than a passion. In "Faces"

column.


Coplay, PA - History Sept. 4 2005 Coplay takes name from Shawnee Indian Chief Paxinosa's

son, Kolapechka.


Crime April 12 2005 Hostage siege defused. Negotiations went on for more

than 7 hours.


Crime May 1 2005 Shots disturb Easton block. Second incident in

neighborhood in four days.

Express-Times p. B-1

Crime May 6 2005 Summit held after shooting. Police, council and housing

authority start planning next moves.

Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Crime - Assault April 10 2005 Police hunt shooting suspect. Woman victim in critical

condition at area hospital with wound to the torso.


Crime - Burglaries Dec. 8 2005 Cops think they've caught Easton serial burglar- Edward

Joseph Medelo, Jr. of Glendon and Lauren Rodenbough of

West Grant Street, Easton arrested in downtown Easton.

Caught after allededly breaking into Eckerd Drug on the

South Side.


Crime - Easton, PA Sept. 7 2005 Mayor Mitman hears residents' concerns at South Side

town hall meeting hosted by the South Side Civic

Association. Mayor offers overview of downtown

economic development and the Bushkill Creek corridor

plans.


Crime - Embezzlement Dec. 3 2005 Bookkeeper, Dorothy S. Zabrecky claims lack of

restitution stems from confusion over finances.

Embezzler thought she had paid back former travel agent,

Ronni Spoll.

Express-Times p. A-1 & A-4

Crime - Fraud May 14 2005 Travel agent still owes more than $842,000. Express-Times p. A-1, A-4

Crime - Murder Dec. 6 2005 Former nurse Charles Cullen admits murder attempt.

Patient survived unauthorized dose of insulin. Cullen has

already pleaded guilty to 29 murders


Crime - Murder May 4 2005 Man murdered in Easton. Residents cite drugs as motive

for shootings on the South Side.


Crime - Murder May 5 2005 About 15 shots heard at time of murder. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Crime - Robbery May 5 2005 Cops on lookout for robbers. Hanover Tsp., Easton banks

hit on same day.


Crime - Shootings Sept. 2 2005 Easton man arrested in shooting of Bethlehem man in a

wheelchair. Reinaldo Fantauzzi of 1200 Washington

Street was arrested during a traffic stop on Route 22.


Davis, Fred May 11 2005 Shepherd of Shiloh dies at 70. The Rev. Fred Davis

suffered heart attack while painting.


Davis, Fred May 14 2005 Davis' leadership inspired flock. Hundreds turn out to

view man who filled church's pulpit for nearly 30 years.


Davis, Fred May 15 2005 Service marks life of serving. Fred Davis called "example

of love."

Easton Express p. A-1, A-4, illus.

Delany, Martin R. Feb. 13 2005 Black pioneer was explorer, author, thinker, doctor and

soldier. Spent significant amount of time in Pennsylvania.

Trailblazer was the first black field officer in the U.S.

Army. (James Wright article - "Looking Back")

Express-Times p. BB3, illus.

Delaware Canal May 10 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856:No boats have been

running on the Delaware Canal for more than a week, so

there is beginning to be a shortage of coal, lumber and

other goods


Delaware River May 9 2005 PPL exec: cottages doomed. Floods not lone cause of

demise.


Delaware River - Floods April 10 2005 Looking back at a week of flooding. Express-Times p. A-1, A-4, illus.

Delaware River - Floods April 18 2005 Release in flood raises concern. Politician seeking better

commission coordination.


Delaware River - Floods April 19 2005 Toll bridge panel estimates $1.5M in flood damage. Easton Express p. A-1, A-2

Delaware River - Floods April 20 2005 FEMA reopens recovery center. Flood-affected residents

invited to Forks Twp. Site.


Delaware River - Floods April 21 2005 Flooded eatery plans change. McDonald's wants to move

utilities out of basement.

Easton Express p. B-1

Delaware River - Floods July 27 2005 Cleaners descend on the Delaware. Dozens remove flood

debris.

Express-Times p. B-1,B-3

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge

Commission

April 14 2005 Bike path, parking deck make officials' wish list. City to

seek bridge commission money.


Dogs May 31 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: The City of Easton

recently passed a law ordering the killing of all loose dogs.


Drugs Feb. 15 2005 Man admits dealing ecstasy for Slate Belt based drug ring.

William D. Hartranft pleads guilty to multiple felonies.

Express-Times p. A1, illus.

Drugs Feb. 15 2005 Duane Policelli admits involvement in massive ecstasy-

dealing ring in Northampton County. Pleads guilty to

multiple felonies.


Earth Day April 18 2005 Earth Day concludes with Ralph Nader lecture. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton Area School District May 11 2005 Zero tolerance miffs dad. EASD's expulsion of 14-year-old

too harsh, he argues.


Easton High School April 25 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: The Easton School Board

didn't fire an Easton High School principal despite

complaints about unruly students and lack of discipline at

the school.

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Counties

Anzeiger

p. C-1

Easton, City of July 29 2005 Complex to be sold so it can be repaired. Municipal

authority makes purchase.


Easton, City of May 12 2005 Historic district advocates reassure property owners. Task

force says they won't be compelled to alter buildings if

city ordinance is passed.


Easton, City of - Charter May 18 2005 Home rule charter amendments pass. Express-Times p. B-6

Easton, City of - Finance May 11 2005 City's financial future looks grim, officials turn to state. Express-Times p. A-1, A-4

Easton, City of - History April 24 2005 Writing describes Easton in 1800s - Reuben Kolb. From

James Wright's Looking Back column.


Easton, City of - History May 8 2005 A push to make Easton historical. Group to discuss plans

for Downtown at meeting with council Tuesday night.

Express-Times p.B-1, B-2

Easton, City of - Housing July 28 2005 City authority's lease-purchase program lands grant. Plan

will help with rent and building savings for a down

payment, closing costs.


Easton, City of - Parking April 22 2005 Agency to seek parking studies. Agrees to get input from

more firms for deck, bus terminal.


Easton, City of - Parking April 24 2005 Gov. Wolf parking agreement reached. Authority to

provide spaces to new owner if Northampton County sells

building.


Easton, City of - Police April 12 2005 Officer's family hires attorney. Investigation of cop's

death continues.


Easton, City of - Police April 13 2005 City's deal with Cuvo approved. Council unanimously Oks

$2.5M settlement; first payment due in 90 days.


Easton, City of - Police April 13 2005 Benefits due fallen officer's family detailed. Package

includes lump sums totaling $404,860, plus children's

college tuition.


Easton, City of - Police April 26 2005 Easton delays hiring new police officers. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton, City of - Police July 27 2005 Cursing at chief gets cop time off. Police union leader

swore at Easton department's chief.

Express-Times p.A-1, A-2

Easton, City of - Police July 27 2005 Angry cops still vigilant, observers say. Despite troubles,

city force regarded as professional.


Easton, City of - Police May 12 2005 Attorney: City can’t posthumously promote cop. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton, City of - Redevelopment April 15 2005 Mitman wants to remove vacancy signs. Says

redevelopment authority to have bigger role in property

rehabilitation.


Easton, City of - Redevelopment April 15 2005 Lot project risks losing federal funds. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton, City of - Redevelopment April 21 2005 Authority to take over blighted city home. Express-Times p. B-1

Easton, City of - Redevelopment April 28 2005 Several set their sights on site. Express-Times p. B-1, B-3

Easton, City of - Redevelopment May 18 2005 Easton loses bid for federal redevelopment cash. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Easton, City of - Redevelopment May 6 2005 Council agrees to sell parking lot for $595,000. Arcadia

plans to build bus terminal, garage, shops on land near

Wolf building.


Easton, City of - Zoning April 29 2005 City now has a new top codes cop. Cindy Cawley promises

enforcement with as friendly an attitude as possible.


Easton, City of - Zoning May 5 2005 Zoners back bigger Mac. Flood victim plans to house

electrical units in addition.


Easton, PA - Police Dec. 2 2005 Detective/Sergeant Tom Smith left loaded service

revolver at Palmer Township restaurant. Likely to face

disciplinary action including restitution for the

department-issued .40 caliber handgun.


Easton, PA - Police Dec. 3 2005 Retired cops overpaid through pension. City

miscalculates pension benefits. PA state audit reveals

incorrect calculations.


Easton, PA - Redevelopment Dec. 1 2005 Ashley Development Corporation offered a $250,000 low-

interest loan from the Northampton County Industrial

Development Authority to redevelop the former

Pomeroy's department store building in the 300 block of

Northampton Street.

Express-Times p. A-1

Education - Easton Dec. 2 2005 Expansion and renovation of Shawnee Middle School on

schedule. D'Huy Engineering to complete $80 million

project in three phases by summer 2008.


Education - Easton Sept. 6 2005 Easton Area School District parents see room for

improvement in bus service.


Education - Northampton

Community College

Dec. 2 2005 Northampton Community College purchases 72 acres of

Monroe County land to allow for college expansion.


Education - Northampton

Community College

Sept. 6 2005 Northampton Community College plans January start for

South Side Bethlehem campus renovations.


Education, Preschool April 24 2005 Valley pre-school program owns long history. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Elections - Northampton County,

PA

Dec. 9 2005 Nyce outspent Stoffa but lost. Report shows Nyce also

raised more money.


Electric Utilities May 12 2005 Power plants on group's 'dirty' list. Portland facility gets

"poor" rating.

Express-Times p. C-7, C-8, illus.

Electric Utilities May 14 2005 Company won't say how it's reducing emissions. Express-Times p. A-7

Fish April 13 2005 Fish passageway belted by flood. Total damage at

Delaware Canal State Park could approach $30M.


Fishing May 2 2005 Shad competition continues - on dry land. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Floods April 28 2005 Inn still digging out of mud. Trying to reopen as busy

month of April passes it by.


Flowers April 21 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: Flowers arrived to be

sold at Easton's Centre Square market, but residents are

complaining about the high cost.

Easton Express p. D-1

Football - Phillipsburg, NJ Feb. 15 2005 Bob Stem returns to coach Phillipsburg football team. Express-Times p. A1, illus.

Forks Township Sept. 6 2005 Forks supervisors likely to get salary hike because of

population growth. Last raise was 18 years ago.


Foundries - Phillipsburg, NJ Dec. 6 2005 Checklists show that Atlantic States Casting had problems

with forklift before fatal accident where one worker was

killed.


Foundries - Phillipsburg, NJ Dec. 6 2005 Worker fractures fingers at Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe

Co. in industrial accident.


Freddy Awards May 13 2005 High drama. Freddy Award nominees announced. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Fundraising Feb. 14 2005 Ivan's recipe: Faith charity and burritos. Ivan Juricek's

authentic burritos to be used to help others.


Garbage Feb. 15 2005 Garbage facility owners fined. Father and son to pay

$400,000 for accepting too much refuse.

Express-Times p. A1

Golf April 18 2005 The Hub. John Kulhamer has turned Green Pond Country

Club into the nucleus of regional public golf.


Government - Easton, PA Dec. 6 2005 Unions pounce on Easton's proposed budget. Cutbacks

criticized.


Government - Easton, PA Dec. 7 2005 Public safety budgets confound city council. Police and

Fire Department heads haggle with city council over

number of employees and overtime budget.


Government - Northampton

County

Dec. 7 2005 Northampton County Elections Commission accused of

violating Sunshine Law. Deborah DePaul of Palmer

Township appointed as chief registrar at closed meeting

on Novemeber 28, 2005


Government - Northampton

County

Dec. 9 2005 County Executive JohnStoffa appoints new solicitor,

defender. Karl Longenbach will be in charge of the count

solicitor's office. Councilman Michael Corriere will be the

chief public defender.


Harlan House April 28 2005 City seniors cut off from the world. Heavy rains, other

factors blamed for phone trouble at housing complex.


Holidays - Entertainment Dec. 4 2005 Gifts of holiday entertainment in the Lehigh Valley and

nortwestern New Jersey.

Express-Times p. AA-1

Hugh Moore Park May 4 2005 Students unveil high-tech park ideas. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Hunting May 2 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: Easton residents are

hearing a familiar sound for this time of year: gunshots.


Hurricanes - Katrina Sept. 6 2005 A welcome home away from home. Members of the

Greater Shiloh Church refurbish house for Katrina victims.


Ice April 21 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1865: The Delaware Ice

Company started selling ice in Easton.

Easton Express p. D-1

Industries - Paragon May 13 2005 Paragon earnings drop in quarter. But large increase in

orders has CEO optimistic on future performance.


Industries - Victaulic May 15 2005 Victaulic connects with business and community.

Executives predict growth for 80-year-old company.

Article by Anthony Salamone.


Iraq War Feb. 13 2005 Local Marine grateful battles are behind him. Marine Cpl.

Joshua Gass of Phillipsburg, NJ to return home soon after

nearly four years with the Corps.


Lafayette College July 25 2005 Statuesque figures now squeaky clean to boot. Express-Times p. B-1,B-2, illus.

Lafayette College March 6 2005 Lafayette College President Arthur J. Rothkopf will be

stepping down in June.

Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, A-4,

illus.

Lafayette College May 5 2005 Plans would forge ties. Lafayette students present ideas

to link P'burg, Easton.


Lebanese - Easton, PA July 30 2005 Rendell stopping at Lebanese festival. Express-Times p. B-1

Lehigh University Feb. 16 2005 Lehigh University gets $31 million donation. Partners for

the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education

gives gift in the form of equipment and technology.

Express-Times p. A1

Lotteries July 26 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: A Williams Township

lottery winner was robbed after celebrating his good luck

in an Easton bar.


Mansfield, Jayne April 20 2005 Jayne not plain to fans. Mansfield's birthday marked. Express-Times p. B-1, B-3, illus.

Military Weapons April 17 2005 Cannon repair cost leaves council over a barrel. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Money May 8 2005 Confederate penny designed in Phila. In James Wright's

column Looking Back.


Murals July 27 2005 Program gives kids experience to draw on. Mural project,

other oppor;tunities, teach students about work.


Newspapers Feb. 15 2005 Reporter F. David Hoff retires after 42 years with the

Express-Times. Man with "ink in his veins" started in

1962.


Newton, NJ April 17 2005 From James Wright's column Looking Back: N.J. town rich

in tavern history.


Northampton Co., PA - Officials May 18 2005 Reibman dumped. Roscioli, Beltrami win race for judge. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Northampton Co., PA - Officials May 18 2005 Reibman dumped. Democrat Stoffa wins; Nyce gets COP

nod.


Northampton County -

Government

Sept. 2 2005 County studies property deal for offices across from

Government Center.


Northampton County Archives Dec. 2 2005 Officials argue over moving the county archives to the

former Sigal's Bridal gallery building in the 300 block of

Northampton Street. The Northampton County Historical

& Genealogical Society and the county's Records

Improvement Committee drew up the prop


Northampton County, PA -

Government

April 13 2005 Jurors get towing, ticket reparations. Northampton

County to pay fines received while performing civic duty.


Ottsville, PA July 31 2005 In James Wright's Looking Back column: Bucks village

owns extensive history.


PA - Courthouse - New April 18 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1955: Ten Commandments

plaque at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton.


Palmer Township - Housing Dec. 10 2005 Townhouse pitch set in Palmer. Proposal by Strausser

Enterprises for 265 townhomes to come before the

planning commission.


Parades - Labor Day Sept. 6 2005 The Lookout Fire Co. No. 1 of Pen Argyl, PA holds their

70th annual Labor Day parade.

Express-Times p. B-1 & B-4, illus.

Parks - Easton May 16 2005 Parks focus of cleanup effort. Flood damage at heart of

problem.


Parks - Easton, PA Dec. 4 2005 Sculpture garden at Riverside Park to grow again.

Lafayette student's sculpture to mark new beginning for

inspirational Breast Cancer Awareness Garden after

Delaware River flood damage.


Parks - Pen Argyl, PA Dec. 5 2005 Weona Park's historical carousel slate roof in need of

repair. Bids being sought.


Phillipsburg School District July 29 2005 District vows fight for school money. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Phillipsburg, NJ - Police Dec. 2 2005 Phillipsburg hires longtime officer, Captain Robert

Mirabelli as new police chief. He replaces former chief,

the late Larry Marino, Sr.


Phillipsburg, NJ - Redevelopment May 17 2005 Town pleased to draw builders. Interest tied to

redevelopment efforts and riverfront, P'burg officials say.

Express-Times p.B-5

Physicians May 8 2005 P'burg pediatrician has put generations of patients first. Ih

Chin Kim to leave void when he retires after more than 50

years in practice.


Pigeons July 29 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1955: Easton has declared war

on pigeons.


Pohatcong Township March 6 2005 Disabled pony inspires children's picture book.

"Madeline's Miracle" by Loren Spiotta-DiMare.


Police - Easton, PA Dec. 10 2005 City offers reward for the return of Sgt. Thomas Smith's

loaded semi-automatic pistol. Gun was left in


Police - Easton, PA Dec. 8 2005 Top cop may get new title. Title of "Police Chief" may

change to "Police Commissioner."


Police - Easton, PA Dec. 9 2005 City's second choice for police chief withdraws. Richard

Garipoli, Jr. of Warwick Township, Lancaster County, PA


Pollution Dec. 3 2005 Neighbors file odor complaints with borough police

department in Stockertown, PA. Pollution control system

installed by Polymer Products Company six months ago.


Population May 9 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856:Easton Daily Express

editors are worried about the growing number of

Northampton and Warren county residents moving to the

American West.


Power Companies Sept. 3 2005 Pennsylvania Power & Light Corporation at Martins Creek,

PA replaces failed wooden drainage apparatus with new

steel gate. Failure of old drainage tower resulted in the

dumping of more than 60 million gallons of ash-filled

water into the Delaware River.


Proms April 24 2005 Prom traditions unite teens and parents. Express-Times p. AA-1, AA-6,

illus.

Public Assistance May 12 2005 Welfare office still in limbo. Temporary site not meeting

needs, critics allege.


Recreation May 10 2005 Wilson council has worries about Balata property.

Unfinished bike path leads to griping.


Religion April 29 2005 A spiritual slam-dunk. Basketball ministries use teamwork

to unite gospel and the game.


Religious Education May 15 2005 Vacation Bible School programming unique, diverse. Express-Times p. AA-6, illus.

Roads - Route 22 July 28 2005 Business leaders back Route 22 project. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Schools - Easton, PA Dec. 4 2005 Low income families benefit from U.S. Department of

Agriculture National School Lunch Program by providing

lunches free or at a reduced cost.


Schools - Easton, PA Dec. 6 2005 Easton Area School District facing budget gap.

Superintendent Riker presents preliminary $102 million

budget to school board for 2006 - 2007. Property taxes

would account for $57.2 million of budget revenue, but

taxes would not be raised


Schools - Easton, PA Dec. 9 2005 Bomb threat at Shawnee Middle School. School

evacuated after anonymous phone call claiming a bomb

was in the school.

Express-Times P. B-5

Sikhs April 11 2005 Sikhism's popularity behind two local temples. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Sinkholes May 11 2005 Study finds lack of sinkhole records. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Strohmeyer, Sarah April 17 2005 Author ready to put wig back on. "Bubbles" creator to

appear here again.


Teachers May 9 2005 Fragile line separating teachers, students. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Telegraph July 29 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: The rising popularity of

the telephone has helped shut down a Phillipsburg

telegraph office.


Traffic Accidents May 4 2005 No charges filed in deadly crash. Police investigating

wreck at city intersection.


Tramps April 22 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1905: Fewer homeless

"tramps" received free lodging in Easton jail cells because

of a new policy.


Urban Development April 17 2005 Lawmakers hear of area's sprawl fears. "Gold rush"

threatens to consume land "until it's played out," hearing

is told.


Warren Hospital May 13` 2005 Warren Hospital gets nod for Forks facility. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Water - Supply April 18 2005 Authority has big plans to boost flow. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Water - Supply May 10 2005 Water tower estimates go up by $1.7 million. Express-Times p. B-8

Water - Supply May 14 2005 Easton water top choice in taste test. Express-Times p. B-1, B-3, illus.

Water-Supply July 29 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: The current scorching

heat wave has produced a drought.


Williams Township July 28 2005 Pond-draining raises concern. Williams resident

concerned about wildlife in waterway being widened for

new homes.


Women May 3 2005 From Yesteryear column: 1856: The arrest of a drunken

woman is an example of "feminine depravity."


Youth Centers May 12 2005 Youth center unveils changes. St. Anthony's alters name

to reflect expanding mission.


African-Americans Feb. 5 2006 Moravians welcomed early black community at Nazareth.

Written by James Wright.

Express-Times p. BB3

Art Dec. 25 2006 Storefronts in Easton may give artists a stage. Artist in

the Window program may bring property owners and

local artists together.

Express-Times p. A1 & A2

Authors Nov. 27 2006 Local author to sign copies of book. Richard Hope will be

at the Easton Area Public Library to sign his new book,

"Easton, PA: A History."

Express-Times p. B1

Bachmann Publick House April 14 2006 Brainstorming ideas for Bachmann tavern. Stoffa needs

ideas. He recruits panel to discuss options for landmark.


Bachmann Publick House March 17 2006 County could take control of Bachmann. Some on Council

opposed. Officials want experienced agency to run the

tavern.


Binney & Smith Nov. 17 2006 Bye, bye Binney & Smith. Forks crayon maker to be

known as Crayola LLC. Names of co-founders, Edwin

Binney and C. Harold Smith to be forsaken.

Express-Times p. B8

Binney & Smith Nov. 17 2006 Bye, bye Binney & Smith. Forks crayon maker to be

known as Crayola LLC. Company co-founders' names to

be forsaken.

Express-Times p. B8

Brewfest Oct. 1 2006 Brewfest draws hundreds to Riverside Park. Express-Times p. B1, illus.

Bucks County Oct. 15 2006 All but one pine tree gone before naming the village of

Pineville. (James Wright article - Looking Back)


Businesses April 10 2006 Kiffle bakery a family affair. Moore Township business

ships pastries throughout the country.


Businesses April 8 2006 Giant rodent union tactic.Rat part of protests in Forks and

Upper Saucon about workers' wages.


Businesses Dec. 13 2006 Car dealer takeover expected. Announcement set

regarding two longtime Easton-area car dealerships- Star

Pontiac GMC to take over Easton Buick.

Express-Times p. D1

Businesses Dec. 15 2006 75 year old Easton Buick franchise sold to Lower Nazareth

Township business, Star Pontiac GMC. Easton Buick

started in 1931 by John Kuhn in Wilson Borough.

Express-Times p. D1, illus.

Businesses Dec. 24 2006 Easton Buick owners didn't want to sell. Perfect offer

came from GM (General Motors) Local residents mourn

the passing of venerable dealership in Palmer Township.


Businesses Nov. 3 2006 Dykes Lumber site wins accolade from Easton's Properties

of Merit program.


Businesses Nov. 7 2006 Partnership loans $55,000 to 2 city property owners for

building improvement and business start-up costs - State

Café and Dunkin' Donuts on Centre Square.

Express-Times p. B1 & B2, illus.

Career Institute of Technology Oct. 1 2006 Gambling on a new career. CIT in Forks Township looking

to the day when it can begin training slot machine

technicians.

Express-Times p. AA1, illus.

Chansonette Theatre Nov. 10 2006 Local theatre group, Chansonette, puts movies center

stage. "Blame It on the Movies" performances will

benefit the restoration of Easton Area Middle School

auditorium and stage for third year in a row.

Express-Times p. C1 & C9, illus.

Christmas Oct. 10 2006 An old-school commemoration. The 2006 Annual Easton

Ornament depicts the old Easton High School.


Christmas Decorations Dec. 14 2006 David Rotondo of Palmer Township is "King of Inflation"

when it comes to inflatable blow-up lawn toys.

Express-Times p. A1 & A2, illus.

Community Centers March 13 2006 New community centers attracting active patrons.

Bethlehem and Palmer Townships have opened new state-

of-the-art community centers.


Conservation Oct. 6 2006 Farmland preservation law passes. Property tax rates

frozen on farmland where development is forbidden.

Express-Times p. B1

Conservation Oct. 7 2006 Council Oks purchase of land for open space. Acquisition

of 126 acre tract on Totts Gap Road in Upper Mount

Bethel will be split with the Nature Conservancy.

Express-Times p. B3

Crime Dec. 10 2006 Residents learn how to deter 'bad seeds.' Crime

symposium organized by residents.

Express-Times p. A1

Delaware Indians April 14 2006 Tribe asks city to build monument at Scott Park. Treaties

signed at site. Council decision expected soon.


Delaware Indians March 9 2006 Bill blocks tribal claims. Local impact possible. Delaware

Nation could be stopped from claiming title in Forks

Township.


Delaware Indians Nov. 28 2006 Tribe won't get land in Forks Township. Court rejects

case. Win could have led to casino on 315 acres in Forks

Township.

Express-Times p. A1

Delaware River April 6 2006 EPA on river cleanup: Our work here is done. Others can

continue oversight, it says. Continued action

"unwarranted," according to federal agency.


Dogs March 30 2006 Black Labrador retriever, Hudson, the library dog serves

stint as facilitator for reading at Nazareth Library story

time.

Express-Times p. B1

Dogs May 30 2006 Forks park may go to the dogs. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton - Fires March 12 2006 Fire rips Mitman house. Mayor's 146-year-old homestead

damaged. No one injured. Cause of blaze deemed not

suspicious.


Easton Area High School March 17 2006 Easton High punishes pre-crash partygoers. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Easton Area School District April 13 2006 Easton Area official quit amid accusation. Ski Club cash

questions. Embezzlement claims led Connie Mazza to

agree to retire, court records say.


Easton Area School District April 7 2006 School board president leaves meeting after tiff.

Member's motion sparks action. Developer's plan

discussed.


Easton Area School District April 9 2006 District changes kindergarten cut-off. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Easton Area School District Dec. 22 2006 Easton Area takes turf off the table. School board rejects

artificial playing surface by a 5-4 decision.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District March 28 2006 EASD debates uniform policies. Supporters say uniforms

reduce school violence. Opponents skeptical.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District Nov. 30 2006 District official not eager to build. Easton superintendent

suggests other ways to handle overcrowding.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton Area School District Oct. 11 2006 Fake grass seems a reality. Artificial surface likely to

come to school's playfield. School board weighs turf bids.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District Oct. 5 2006 Easton Area buying land, plans to expand programs.

Buildings to be turned into classrooms.


Easton High School Dec. 10 2006 Easton Area's Japanese class stands alone in region. Class

is now in its 8th year and has the only on-site Japanese

teacher in the Lehigh Valley. Class is also a distance -

education program.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Hospital Nov. 17 2006 Easton Hospital has plan for land at Routes 248 & 33. Express-Times p. A1 & A2, illus.

Easton Peace Candle Nov. 25 2006 Peace candle lit; Lorraine Hendershot honored with

Gretchen Wrenshall Spirit of Easton Award.


Easton Suburban Water

Authority

Dec. 28 2006 Water workers go with authority. 13 city workers give up

union jobs to accept jobs with Easton Suburban Water

Authority. Workers accept $10,000 buyout.

Express-Times p. B3

Easton, City of Dec. 13 2006 Council can't stomach cuts to city staff. Administration's

recommendations not received well. Final vote is

December 28.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of Dec. 29 2006 City OKs budget; taxes to rise 16%. Council decides to not

make seven personnel cuts.


Easton, City of March 26 2006 Councilman Ken Brown proposes curfew centers

throughout Easton. Help could come from the Easton

Housing Authority.


Easton, City of March 29 2006 City considers online bids to sell unused equipment,

particularly unique items. Items would still be advertised

locally

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of Nov. 15 2006 City planning office asks for five more employees.

Director says workload justifies additional help.

Express-Times p. B3

Easton, City of Nov. 15 2006 City planning office asks for five more employees.

Director says workload justifies additional help.

Express-Times p. B3

Easton, City of Nov. 29 2006 Union rips 'bad' city leaders. Accuse administration of

keeping Union Local 447 in the dark about plans to lease

the city water plant.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Housing Dec. 8 2006 Housing wins officials support. City grants preliminary OK

for South Side townhouse proposal. Ashley Development

proposes 37 townhouses on the lincoln Textile property.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Police April 1 2006 Easton's top cop leaving department next week. Easton Express p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Easton, City of - Police April 13 2006 Easton closes officer probe. Renninger's future not

disclosed to the public.


Easton, City of - Police April 7 2006 New training arrives for Easton cops. Justice Department

review focuses on civil rights. Accreditation aimed at

putting an end to costly suits.


Easton, City of - Police Feb. 2 2006 Easton cops get good news from U. S. Justice Department.

First policy changes are approved which are necessary for

the police departments accreditation.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Police Feb. 3 2006 Coroner won't release Sollman's autopsy report. Lehigh

County offical cites ongoing probe in refusal to issue

document.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Police Nov. 6 2006 Patrolling the streets all in a night's work. Easton Officer

Carl Faulkner III never knows what his shift will bring.


Easton, City of - Police Oct. 14 2006 Grisly find for new owner of 722 Bushkill St. Human skull

found in basement of home.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Police. Feb. 22 2006 Easton sues over pensions. Cops' pensions were

miscalculated with overpayments ranging from $49 to

$547. City wants corrections made.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Redevelopment Dec. 7 2006 Riverwalk on the move. Easton planning commission

gives final approval to project despite serious objections

from residents.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Redevelopment Nov. 16 2006 Condos to rise in theater's footprint. Theater to be torn

down and replaced with nine-story condominium

building.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Redevelopment. Feb. 22 2006 Ideas presented for Downtown rehab project. Four

proposals received to rehabilitate property at 118

Northampton Street.

Express-Times p. B5

Easton, PA March 30 2006 Easton brutality suit ends with settlement. City attorney,

David MacMain said the city has agreed to pay $65,000 to

settle lawsuit with former resident, Joel J. Laughlin.

Express-Times p. B7

Easton, PA - Police March 23 2006 No charges in cop killing. Sollman widow wants justice.

Grand jury favors firing.


Easton, PA - Police March 26 2006 Sollman's autopsy released . Lehigh County judge says

cop's autopsy report is public record.

Express-Times p. B1

Electricity April 11 2006 Met-Ed customers facing first rate hike since 1993. Typical

residential customer's monthly bill would go up 17.6

percent to as much as 24 percent.


Faust, Milton March 18 2006 Longtime Easton jeweler dies at 91. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Floods Nov. 1 2006 Residents hope to put their houses on stilts. Homeowners

need township approval before proceeding.


Football Dec. 4 2006 Easton-P'burg game generates bucks. Higher prices and

higher receipts make historic game a moneymaker.

Express-Times p. A1

Football - Thanksgiving Day

Game

Nov. 19 2006 A game for all ages, the Easton-Phillipsburg Thanksgiving

day football game. Daughter tries to carry out tradition

for star of the past.



Game

Nov. 22 2006 Bridging the divide. Remembering the players, coaches,

and team supporters who paved the way to the historic

100th match.



Game

Nov. 22 2006 Black trailblazers say they just wanted to play. Express-Times p. A1, illus.


Game

Nov. 23 2006 Showing their spirit. Fans rally in anticipation of 100th

clash.



Game

Nov. 24 2006 Red Rovers dominating. Parties, friends, emotion,

pageantry highlight historic 100th football game between

Easton and Phillipsburg.

Express-Times p. A1, A2, & A5,

illus.

Forks Township Dec. 22 2006 Pedestrian bridge and public swimming pool are on the

'wish list' of Forks Township residents according to

recreation surveys.

Express-Times p. B1

Forks Township Emergency

Squad

Nov. 30 2006 Cops: Ex-Forks Twp. EMS director, Cory Dailey, stole

thousands. Over $20,000 in question.

Express-Times p. A1

Foster, Stephen April 9 2006 Stephen Foster's overlooked musical Keystone State

roots. In James Wright's column Looking Back.


Fraternal Order of Fleas Nov. 15 2006 Six pay $180,000 to save Fleas Club. Steven Miga of

Bethlehem Township submits winning bid at IRS auction

of South Side social club.


Fraternal Order of Fleas Nov. 15 2006 Six pay $180,000 to save Fleas Club at IRS public auction. Express-Times p. A1 & A2, illus.

Garbage Nov. 27 2006 Easton preparing for switch of garbage collectors. City is

changing from Waste management to Raritan Valley

Disposal.


Garbage Oct. 9 2006 New garbage deal in city of Easton. Cost to residents still

unclear. Raritan Valley Disposal wins to contract.

Express-Times p. B1

Garlic Oct. 15 2006 Garlic Fest has patrons' eyes, mouths watering.

Downtown celebration invites participants to "Eat, drink

and stink."

Express-Times p. B5

Glendon, PA Feb. 2 2006 Glendon Business Center getting a little busier. Center

will soon house trucks and crayons.

Express-Times p. A1

Holmes, Larry Oct. 6 2006 Former boxing champ Holmes dispensing his wisdom on

TV.

Express-Times p. A1

Hotels Nov. 27 2006 Lafayette Hotel owners eye role in city's revival. Owners

seeking to shake the establishment's stigma.


Housing March 12 2006 City says boarding house up to codes. Makeover has

restored eatery, boarding house to habitability, city says.


Housing March 15 2006 Housing rehab program fix-up. Changes planned. So is a

city request to the state for grant money.

Express-Times p. B-1,B-3

Housing March 9 2006 Landlords will need licenses for rentals. Easton City

Council approves program. In addition to annual fees,

properties must be inspected.


Housing Oct. 5 2006 $20 million grant brings sigh of relief. Easton gets cash to

rebuild Delaware Terrace public housing development.


Housing Oct. 7 2006 Landlord fights inspections. Seeks to stop enforcement,

says equal protection clause was violated.

Express-Times p. B1

Industry March 26 2006 Frick Transfer plans to move headquarters. Moving from

former Dixie Cup factory.

Express-Times p. B6

Iron Industry Oct. 1 2006 Bogs across New Jersey were once a good source of iron.

(James Wright article - Looking Back)

Express-Times p. BB3, illus.

Islam Dec. 8 2006 Mysterious Muslim complaints at NCC. Decoration

discrimination? School tries to respond to complaint,

finds it difficult.

Express-Times p. A1

Jacobsburg Environmental

Education Center

March 19 2006 Flood haunts Jacobsburg. Repairs and money still needed

at environmental education center a year and a half after

Ivan struck.

Easton Express p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Lafayette College April 4 2006 College purchases Jac & Co. building on North Third Street

for $600,000, adding to its existing property.


Lafayette College March 10 2006 Leopards leap into scholarship era. Express-Times p. C-1, C-3

Lafayette College Nov. 3 2006 Lafayette College making effort to connect with city of

Easton. College is reaching out to community groups in

hopes of creating an alliance to better serve the public.

Express-Times p. B4

Lehigh Pocono Committee of

Concern

March 13 2006 40 years searching for peace in the Valley. The Lehigh

Pocono Committee of Concern marks a milestone. Over

the decades, the issues may have changed, but the

group's mission hasn't.

Express-Times p. C-1,C-2, illus.

Little, Ray Dec. 29 2006 Local face of Social Security retires. Ray Little was public

affairs representative for agency for 46 years.


Lost Articles April 5 2006 Class ring found after 32 years. Belonged to Easton

graduate. Ring was found in field by another Easton grad

using metal detector.


Lower Mount Bethel Township. Feb. 21 2006 Lower Mount Bethel Oks bike path, parking lot. Bike path

to be constructed from Riverton to Martins Creek.

Express-Times p. B1

Lower Nazareth Township. Feb. 23 2006 Nazareth Speedway buyer a mystery. No details about

NZSW LLC.

Express-Times p. B7

Mauch Chunk March 12 2006 Luxurious Mansion House Hotel hosted famous guests. In

James Wright's column Looking Back.


Medicine Oct. 8 2006 With few doctors, early settlers relied on home remedies.



Money Nov. 26 2006 Irish coins were legal tender in New Jersey in the 1600s.



Motion Pictures Dec. 3 2006 Filmmakers brought lights, cameras, action to area.

Numerous films shot in Delaware and Lehigh River valleys

as early as 1912. (James Wright, Looking Back)


Murder April 14 2006 Teen says he was ordered to murder. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Murder Nov. 15 2006 2 charged in city killing. Third male sought in murder of

Harold Figueroa, Jr. on Easton's South Side.


Murder Nov. 15 2006 Two charged in city killing. Third male sought in incident

on Easton's South Side.


National Canal Museum March 28 2006 Canal museum on course for improvements. Hands-on

exhibits being installed.


Nazareth, PA March 26 2006 Historic home's sale brings regret. The 1820 Kern House

was sold by Nazareth School Board to the Moravian

Historical Society for $75,000.


Northampton County April 4 2006 Archives' fate uncertain. Panel debates options. One

possibility is for Northampton, Lehigh counties to share

facility.


Northampton County Dec. 12 2006 County solicitor says there's no need to pay the

remainder of a $192,000 lease for two judges' former

offices at 252 Spring Garden St.

Express-Times p. B1

Northampton County Feb. 1 2006 $24,000 in extra pay ruled improper. No county protocol

exists for unused vacation time, two workers involved.

Express-Times p. B1

Northampton County Feb. 4 2006 Marta Boulos Gabriel named key staffer by County

Executive John Stoffa.

Express p. A1

Northampton County March 27 2006 Pensions for councilmen questioned. Could add up to

hundreds a month, buying in can make a big difference.

Some officials concerned about the impact on county's

retirement fund and fairness to all county employees.

Express-Times p. A1

Northampton County Oct. 7 2006 $100,000 missing in county. Employee might have stolen

from Northampton County Clerk of Courts office, district

attorney says.

Express-Times p. A1

Northampton County - Militia March 19 2006 From James Wright's column Looking Back: Northampton

County's bad lieutenant. One of the worst scoundrels in

early Northampton County history was no doubt a militia

officer named Lt. Jonathan Dodge.


Northampton County - Prison Feb. 20 2006 Drunken drivers clog court. System is backed up.

Offenders from outside the county cause delays over drug

and alcohol evaluations.

Express-Times p. B1

Northampton County - Prison Feb. 21 2006 Prison tries to cut its costs. State prisoners costing the

county thousands by staying in Northampton County

prison after court appearances.

Express-Times p. B1

Northampton County

Courthouse

Dec. 1 2006 County to dedicate veterans memorial near courthouse.

Plans are in early stages and need county council

approval.

Express-Times p. B2

Northampton County

Courthouse

Dec. 10 2006 County hopes Amish are answer to cupola quandary.

Earlier bids far higher than allocation. Officials will now

advertise for bids in Lancaster County.

Express-Times p. B3

Northampton County

Courthouse

Oct. 12 2006 Cafeteria in courthouse closing. Two decades of service

to come to an end.

Express-Times p. B&, illus.

Northampton County Historical

& Genealogical Society

Nov. 13 2006 Easton museum back on course. Backers expect

construction to start in June. Changing circumstance and

rising costs delayed project.

Express-Times p. B1 & B2


and Genealogical Society

Nov. 13 2006 Easton Museum back on course after delays and funding

problems. Construction expected to start in June.

Express-Times p. B1

Northampton County Prison April 3 2006 Prison charges inmates; doesn't always collect. Inmates

supposed to pay. Room, board, medical services. Does it

cost more to keep track of money?


Order of Fleas Oct. 13 2006 Money issues trouble city club. Membership declines

after 2003 gambling raid.


Palmer Township Dec. 10 2006 Money for year-old Palmer Township Community Center

still sought. Campaign goal remains elusive.

Express-Times p. B1

Palmer Township Dec. 27 2006 Palmer wins bike-path battle. Palmer will move forward

with plans to extend bike path behind Forks Township

homes on Friendly Tavern Lane.

Express-Times p. B5

Palmer Township March 24 2006 Palmer Township Community Center humming. More

new classes to be added.

Express-Times p. B6

Parking Dec. 14 2006 City council oks hiking meter rates to $.75 per hour. City

business owners fear the increase plus extended hours

will cost them customers.

Express-Times p. B1

Parks May 29 2006 Park ceremony rekindled. Second consecutive year after

long hiatus. Veterans are homored at Easton's McKeen

Park.


Penn, William June 4 2006 Remembering two sons of William Penn's first family.

From James Wright's column Looking Back.


Pennsylvania Army National

Guard

Dec. 13 2006 Easton silk mill likely to become training ground.

Pennsylvania Army National Guard to train at 14 acre

Simon Silk Mill and Moon properties on 13th Street,

Easton, PA

Express-Times p. A2

Phillipsburg April 2 2006 Hopes high for P'burg's plans. Riverside reputation

revision. Town hopes Perrucci's plan will alter how people

think about it.


Phillipsburg High School Dec. 14 2006 The Phillipsburg High School Class of 1950 held a 56 year

brunch at Flynn's On The Hill. 54 members and guests

attended.


Phillipsburg High School Nov. 14 2006 64th class reunion of Phillipsburg High School Class of

1942


Phillipsburg High School Nov. 14 2006 Phillipsburg High School Class of 1942 celebrates 64th

reunion.

Express-Times p. B3

Pike County Nov. 19 2006 Forests, lakes abound in Pike County's natural areas.



Pollution March 24 2006 Watchdog group issues list of polluters. Elementis

Pigments (formerly Pfizer) of Wilson Borough named

Express-Times p. B1

Postal Service Dec. 31 2006 ZIP code zealotry in Roseto. Roseto battles for identity

for proud, undersized borough.


Preservation March 25 2006 Cash infusion likely to boost preservations. Could protect

up to 21 Northampton County farms with $10 million in

state and county money.

Express-Times p. B1

ProJeCt Nov. 27 2006 ProJeCt prepares to open facility. The center will be

housed in Easton's old Social Security headquarters.

Express-Times p. B1

Public Health April 3 2006 Health bureau appears unlikely. Cost concerns. Planning

to continue.Support questionable on Council.


Rabies Dec. 27 2006 Coyote attacksa dog and three people in Palmer. PA

Game Commission personnel shoot animal in township

yard.


Rabies Dec. 29 2006 Attacking coyote had rabies. Palmer residents who had

contact with the animal begin treatments.


Race Relations Oct. 12 2006 Vandalism vitims wonder if bigotry inspired miscreants.

Forks couple are convinced they are being targeted.

Express-Times p. A!, illus.

Radio Feb. 1 2006 Spanish music gets in tune with local radio station. WEST-

AM to feature two hours of Spanish music on Sunday

evenings.


Recreation Dec. 24 2006 Paths keep neighbors connected. Townships create bike

trails throughout developments.


Redevelopment April 5 2006 Developer revises plans for Pomeroyls. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2

Redevelopment March 29 2006 Dixie developers make inroads with Wilson. Preliminary

plclear borough plannning commission.

Express-Times p. A1

Redevelopment May 28 2006 Students brainstorm future for Pomeroys. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Reibman, Jeanette March 12 2006 Valley loses political legend. Former State Sen. Jeanette

Reibman dead at 90. First woman elected to full Senate

term in PA.


Reibman, Jeanette March 14 2006 Hundreds pay final respects. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Restaurants March 9 2006 Bear Rock Café closes its doors. Restaurant goes out of

business. Owners say shopping center didn't attract

enough customers.


Restaurants May 30 2006 Eastery wants out of Easton. Sounthampton Fish and

Chips closes. Owner decides to leave following weekend

confrontation.


Restaurants May 31 2006 Business owners refuse to give in. Feuding Easton

restaurants blaming each other for rift.


Revolutionary War Dec. 31 2006 Rev. John Rosbrugh, native of Scotland, became 'martyr

of the Revolution.' Died at the hands of Hessian

mercenaries. (James Wright, Looking Back article)

Express-Times p. N3, illus.

Schools - March Nov. 1 2006 Group raising money for better playground. Bake sale

scheduled. Project could cost more than $40,000.

Express-Times p. B1

Ships Dec. 17 2006 Three warships carried the name U.S.S. Pennsylvania.

None of the three are still in existence. (James Wright

article for Looking Back.)


Sikhs Dec. 19 2006 Sikhs struggle in an unkind world. Area Sikhs work toward

understanding and acceptance.


Sikhs Dec. 20 2006 Sikh project for a new place of worship clears Plainfield

Township zoning board.


Sikhs Nov. 16 2006 Gurdwara plans delayed in Plainfield Township. Residents

find fault with plans, concerns over septic and stormwater

complications at site on Sullivan Trail.


Sikhs Nov. 16 2006 Gurdwara plans delayed. Plans, not Sikh religion, are

what bother local residents.


Sinkholes Nov. 4 2006 Red Cross gives aid to owners of uninhabitable home in

sinkhole-ridden area of Palmer Township. Sinkhole cracks

the foundation of home on Babbling Brook Road.

Express-Times p. B1

Sinkholes Oct. 3 2006 Sinkholes pose threat to house. Palmer Township

restricts access. Neighbors fear they could be next.


South Bethlehem, PA - History March 26 2006 Borough of South Bethlehem began as four large farms.

Written by James Wright.


SPCA Nov. 13 2006 No-kill shelter policy brings space problems. Budget of

Northampton County SPCA is stretched. Large number of

pets surrendered strains resources.


SPCA Nov. 13 2006 No-kill shelter policy brings space problems. With

stretched budget, Northampton County SPCA still must

cope with large number of animals surrendered.


Stagecoaches Dec. 10 2006 After a slow start, horses pulled many a Pennsylvania

traveler. Between 1740 and 1840 most travel between

Pennsylvania towns was done by stagecoach. (James

Wright - Looking Back)


Stockertown April 2 2006 Land use plan worries Stockertown. Merchants and

residents fear onslaught of land development could bring

negative consequences.

Express-Times p.B-1, B-2, illus.

Stockertown Nov. 8 2006 Stockertown Borough Council fires Liberty Hose Co.

Council votes to remove company as the authorized fire

service provider.

Express-Times p. B1

Stockertown, PA Feb. 1 2006 Borough criticizes comprehensive plan. Stockertown

residents and businesses object to portions of Nazareth

planning document.

Express-Times p. B2

Streets May 30 2006 Sweeping changes in Easton. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Supermarkets Dec. 9 2006 T. J. Bart's becoming C-Town. Bartolacci family's 60 years

in Easton grocery business ends.

Express-Times p. D1

Supermarkets Nov. 10 2006 Supermarket OK on Sullivan Trail. Planning Commission

recommends approval for Weis market plan.


Supermarkets Nov. 10 2006 Forks Township planning commission recommends

approval for Weis Supermarkets plan.


Supermarkets Oct. 13 2006 Weis confirms site plans for building at Sullivan Trail and

Uhler Road.

Express-Times p. B1

Swimming Pools Dec. 5 2006 City plan rescues to swimming pools. Lower fees

proposed. City of Easton still faces hefty sums to run

summertime facilities.

Express-Times p. A1

Taxation Dec. 3 2006 Feeding Easton's appetite for fees. Eatery owners weary

of rules and lax enforcement. One says he has to pay city

to not pick up his garbage.

Express-Times p. B1

Taxation March 19 2006 Business owners balk at Easton's newest tax. Customers

will feel the bite. Coin-op charges started this year.


Thanksgiving Nov. 24 2006 Thanksgiving sanctuary. Holiday meals served to the

needy at local shelters and churches.


Third Street Alliance Dec. 24 2006 Cheerleaders bring cheer to shelter. Phillipsburg Rocket

Elite All Stars work all day and night to make over

playrooms.


Third Street Alliance for Women

and Children.

Feb. 20 2006 Paying back the place that gave her shelter. Monica

Bradley works at Alliance to give back.

Express-Times p. A1

Traffic Accidents March 11 2006 Driver in fatal wreck jailed; probe widens. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Traffic accidents March 28 2006 DA wants girl named as witness in fatal drunk-driving

crash case. Court could compel testimony. Elayna

Bartolacci, 17 years old, wrote letter to victim's mother in

days after crash..


Transportation March 22 2006 LANTA picks one carrier for paratransit service. Easton

Coach Co. of Forks Township will operate 120 Metro Plus

buses for LANTA under a 5-year contract.

Express-Times p. B1

Transportation May 28 2006 Revival movement for light rail. Group backs Route 22 rail

line. But local officials say they've studied it before and

found it unfeasible.


Trees Nov. 3 2006 Easton set to create city tree nursery in Lower Hackett

Park. Work begins on 2,500 square foot plot.


Veterans Day Nov. 12 2006 Old cannon a reminder of sacrifice. Restored artillery

piece in Upper Hackett Park highlights annual Veterans

Day honors.


Veterans Day Nov. 12 2006 Old cannon a reminder of sacrifice. Restored artillery

piece in Upper Hackett Park highlights annual Veterans

Day honors.

Express-Times p. B1

Voros, Lukacs May 30 2006 Arctic adventure. A gift helps an area senior relive a long-

ago, historic journey to the North Pole.


Voting April 9 2006 Awful election planning. "It was poor management, poor

timing and poor execution," says Northampton County

registrar.


Washington, George Feb. 20 2006 George Washington slept here. The trail of America's

leaders reveals they stopped by or at least came close by.

Express-Times p. B10

Williams Township March 18 2006 Williams Twp. Surrenders in truck-terminal fight. We can't

win, municipality concludes. Glendon, where the facility

will be, gave its OK earlier.


Wilson High School Dec. 17 2006 Alumni association created. First priority is locating

Wilson graduates. Will work closely with the Wilson Area

Partners in Education Foundation.

Express-Times p. B1

Wilson High School Nov. 16 2006 Wilson High School Class of 1946 celebrates 60th reunion. Express-Times p. B3

Wilson High School Nov. 16 2006 Wilson High Class of 1946 holds 60th class reunion. Express-Times p. B3, illus.

Wilson High School Nov. 30 2006 Wilson High School class holds 62nd class reunion. Express-Times p. B3, illus.

Women's Clubs Dec. 21 2006 The GFWC Women's Club of Easton celebrates its 105th

year with 32 members, three of whom are over 100, and

three honorary members.


World War II Dec. 7 2006 Survivors of Infamy - December 7, 1941 to December 7,

2006. Pennsylvania Pearl Harbor survivors meet in

Harrisburg to commemorate day.

Express-Times p. C1

Wrestling March 12 2006 Oliver compared to Easton greats. Call him Champ. Rover

soph cruises to first PIAA title.


Youth Nov. 3 2006 Forks Township takes steps after dance debacle at

community center.Parent rips kids' conduct in newspaper.

Express-Times p. B3

Youth Centers Nov. 2 2006 Boys and Girls Club in west ward making space for teens.

Design of interior to teach the essence of civil society.

Express-Times p. B1

Acopian, Sarkis Jan. 20 2007 Sarkis Acopian dies at age 80. Businessman noted for his

generosity, support for many causes.

Express-Times p. A1

Animals Oct. 7 2007 Not all stray animals created equal when it comes to

shelter.


Art, Municipal Sept. 16 2007 Post office murals courtesy of the FDR era. In "Looking

Back" section by James Wright.

Express-Times p. N-3, illus.

Art, Municipal Sept. 20 2007 New ideas abound for faded city mural. Express-Times p. B-3, illus.

Authors Oct. 5 2007 Divine words. Trio of Phillipsburg poets pens book they

hope will inspire.


Automobile Driving Sept. 24 2007 Driver's ed coming back, but at a price. After-school

program will charge $400 per student and transportation

a concern.


Automobiles Oct. 4 2007 Kelly relocating Nissan to L. Nazareth. Express-Times p. C-6, illus.

Bachmann Publick House Sept. 12 2007 Agency accepts historic house. Says Bachmann deal

depends on county taking ownership.


Bachmann Publick House Sept. 21 2007 County tells GPA to take historic deed. Move avoids

foreclosure on Bachmann House. Authority expected to

offer title to county.


Bands (Music) Oct. 1 2007 First Flag a hit with band fans. Annual competition

Wednesday night at Cottingham Stadium.


Banks Sept. 8 2007 Boyertown bank acquires KNBT. National Penn nearly

twice the size of local bank. Deal still must clear

shareholder vote.


Basketball July 2 2007 Kids hit the courts this summer instead of streets. Greater

Shiloh Church and city police department partner to form

City-wide Intramural Summer Basketball League.


Beer Aug. 2 2007 Something could be brewing downtown. Express-Times p. B-10

Binney & Smith, Inc. Jan. 19 2007 Binney & Smith officially changes corporate name to

Crayola LLC.

Express-Times p. A1

Bonaparte, Joseph Sept. 2 2007 Napoleon's older brother spent exile in New Jersey.

(James Wright - Looking Back)


Breweries Feb. 13 2007 Downtown could claim Victory. Brewer considering

opening pub on first floor of Pomeroy's building.

Express-Times A1, illus.

Bullying Dec. 7 2007 School officials warn students on bullying. Express-Times p. B-8, illus.

Bushkill Creek Oct. 15 2007 Banks of Bushkill Creek to get new lease on life. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Bushkill Park Oct. 19 2007 Owner of Bushkill Park evicts operator. Operator Reiss,

owner Fehnel trade blame for park's condition.


Business Aug. 10 2007 Paragon's second-quarter sales up, earnings flat Express-Times p. C-6

Business Aug. 12 2007 Victaulic workers settle on contract. Deal ends 10 months

of negotiations in Forks.


Business Sept. 4 2007 Schaffer's to stop selling appliences. Three generations of

family in the business. Repairs to continue.

Express-Times p. C6, illus.

Business - Laundries Oct. 3 2007 140-year-old Easton dry cleaner closing. King's cleaners

asks customers to pick up garments by Sunday.

Express-Times p.C-7, illus.

Business enterprises Aug. 21 2007 Easton brewpub on tap. Zoning board gives Victory

Square special exception to operate in the old Pomeroy's

building.

Express-Times p. B1

Business Enterprises Aug. 31 2007 New owners take over hilltop eatery. Mount Vernon

building sells for $275,000. Buyers planning restaurant

and inn in Easton.


Businesses Feb. 7 2007 Easton institution reopens after fire. Carmelcorn Shop

closed for nearly four months after October 2006 fire.


Businesses Jan. 14 2007 Closing time arrives after five decades. Competition, big

and small, eroded clientele at venerable Moorestown

General Store.

Express-Times p. B1

Businesses Jan. 19 2007 Family Dollar store set to open in 3 months at Centre

Square location. Owners seek to attract additional retail

tenant to same spot.

Express-Times p. B1

Businesses Jan. 21 2007 Palmer Township getting Wawa and Starbucks. Wawa

opening in June. Starbucks to open in the former Bear

Rock Café.

Express-Times p. B6

Candle (Centre Square) Dec. 6 2007 Waxing eloquent. Express-Times p. D-1, D-2, illus.

Candy Oct. 14 2007 Reading avenue gave candy bar its famous name.

"Looking Back" column by James Wright.

Express-Times p. N-3

Catholic Church Dec. 3 2007 Monsignor on the move. The pastor of three Catholic

churches in Easton will be sent to a new assignment in

June.


Cemeteries Oct. 7 2007 Pioneers rest in historic Finesville cemetery in Pohatcong

Township. In "Looking Back" column by James Wright.


Chamber of Commerce Dec. 7 2007 Chamber offers $3,000 grants. Valley organization to

award 10 projects for revitalizing the region's downtowns.


Charity Dec. 3 2007 Giving to those who have less is a growing program.

Northampton County now serves 1,500 in effort to ensure

people not forgotten during holidays.


Chester, PA Aug. 12 2007 Jackson explosion sad day in firefighting history. James

Wright's "Looking Back" column.


Child Support Nov. 23 2007 County web site an effective tool in finding top deadbeat

parents.


Children's Home of Easton Oct. 21 2007 Campus named for deceased home director. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Christmas Dec. 23 2007 Christmas traditions, Lopatcong Twp. Style. From James

Wright's column Looking Back.


Churches Aug. 7 2007 Third time anything but charm for church. Truck plows

into wall at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church. Third

incident this summer.


Churches Aug. 9 2007 Driver charged in church wreck. Express-Times p. B-4, illus.

Churches - U.C.C. Sept. 9 2007 Valley church (Christ U.C.C. "Little Moore") has a

legendary local history. In "Looking Back" section by

James Wright.


Crayola Factory Dec. 15 2007 "Oken" draws a crowd to Crayola. They came, they

squealed, they saw Mitch Musso.


Crime Aug. 17 2007 Reward set for scoop on vandals. Wave of damage seen in

Wilson, Phillipsburg.


Crime Dec.7 2007 Anti-violence walk set. Organizers plan event near Easton

middle school


crime Oct. 3 2007 Latino Heat in hot water. Stabbings the latest in list of

incidents that may prompt district attorney to close down

club.


Crime Oct. 6 2007 Fake Nikes found at stores. Officers found hundreds of

pairs of counterfeit shoes at shops on Northampton

Street in Easton.


Crime Oct. 9 2007 Store owner charged with selling fake merchandise. Police

say Easton shop had counterfeit Nikes, pirated movies,

music.


Crime - Murder Dec. 4 2007 Killings add to vexing tally. Triple homicide joins list of

Easton's unsolved murders. Police pursuing leads in five

unresolved cases.


Crime - Robbery Dec. 6 2007 Victim:"I just wanted it to stop". No charges for shooter. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Crime - Robbery Dec. 8 2007 Shooting sparks debate. Gun control advocates oppose

DA's praise of man who shot muggers.


Delaware River Dec. 9 2007 Who was the inspiration for rock formation? From James

Wright's column Looking Back.


Delaware River - Bridges Aug. 17 2007 Ceremony celebrates reopening of bridge. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Easton Area High School Sept. 12 2007 Students face expulsion. Easton Area High seniors are

accused of having BB guns and a slingshot on school

grounds.


Easton Area Public Library July 8 2007 Library's adult reading program offers prizes. Program to

offer book discussions and special concluding program

with Dr. Katherine Ramsland.

2007 p. B2

Easton Area Public Library Nov. 23 2007 The Big Reaad winding down at Easton library. Nov. 30

party wraps up series of lectures and events.


Easton Area School District Aug. 30 2007 Test scores improve for most area schools. Easton

schools meet targets. Other groups still struggle.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District Feb. 13 2007 Athletes to get new turf. School Board approves artificial

field for high school.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District Feb. 27 2007 Former Police Chief, Stephen A. Mazzeo charged with

assaulting boy at Shawnee Middle School.


Easton Area School District Jan. 19 2007 School Board admits turk 'loggerheads.' Artificial turf for

Kunkel tract still an important issue.

Express-Times p. B2

Easton Area School District July 12 2007 Hosts sought for visiting teens. Student council gathering

at high school. Only 60 out of 400 homes are lined up.


Easton Area School District July 20 2007 Searching for solutions. Hiring more minorities in schools

will help solve problems in black community says Rev.

Phillip Davis of the Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, Easton,

PA.


Easton Area School District July 22 2007 Academy's move a chance to grow. Alternative school

getting a new home in Forks Township, allowing flexibility

to expand programs.


Easton Area School District July 3 2007 PTSA loses fundraiser to the pros. Snack bar usually run

by non-profit groups. Now food service provider,

Sodexho to take over.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton Area School District Oct. 13 2007 Sinkhole opens on Easton's turf field. Repairs expected to

be made early next week. Turf cost $830,000.


Easton Catholic School Oct. 11 2007 Easton Catholic struggling to fill classrooms, erase deficit. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Easton Catholic School Oct. 19 2007 Eston Catholic studies academic name change. Express-Times p.B-2

Easton Hospital Oct. 13 2007 Easton Hospital's pension plan moves to Feds. Express-Times p. A-1 A-2, illus.

Easton, City of Aug. 14 2007 Easton planner tells of traffic increases. Official told of

impact Forks development has on city's roadways.


Easton, City of Aug. 23 2007 Easton to limit animal houses. Ordinance would allow

four pets at most without city's ok.


Easton, City of Feb. 11 2007 Easton mayor touts historic commission, Lafayette

College.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of Jan. 12 2007 Easton city charter call could be coming. Commission

Chairman Bob Freeman to conduct "straw poll" to gauge

the commission's stance on several issues.

Express-Times p. B3

Easton, City of Jan. 31 2007 Taking a block at a time. The city of Easton and Lafayette

College join for cleanup program.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of July 13 2007 Laura Bush praises Easton. City lauded for historic

preservation, revitalization efforts.


Easton, City of Oct. 11 2007 City oks codes, proposes recreation fee. Charge would be

$500. for every building lot or home built.


Easton, City of Oct. 25 2007 Eight nonprofits to receive shares of block grants. City

originally planned to keep the money.

Express-Times p. B4

Easton, City of Oct. 28 2007 Fierce fight over charter. Rep. Freeman says it's crucial for

city's survival. Pat Vulcano worried about the effect on

council.


Easton, City of - Buildings Aug. 30 2007 Easton building project details pushed back. Spirk

Brothers and the city's redevelopment authority have

agreed on new terms for the sale of 118 Northampton

Street.


Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 21 2007 Moravian House's unusual story begins in 1740. In

"Looking Back" article by James Wright.


Easton, City of - Charter July 1 2007 Weighing in on charter changes. Easton residents have a

say in what final draft will look like.

Express-Times p. B6

Easton, City of - Employees Jan. 11 2007 Easton's non-uniformed union workers agree with city on

labor contract.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Fire Department Sept. 27 2007 Consultant urges Easton to hire more firefighters. City

council hears suggestions to add worker to its human

resources department.


Easton, City of - Government Aug. 27 2007 Home rule is mostly praised. Proposed Easton

governmental process changed other cities.


Easton, City of - Government Dec. 14 2007 Mayor suspends director. Mitman relieves Kowitz of

duties until end of year.


Easton, City of - Government Dec. 4 2007 Six seeking nod for new council seat. The two-year

appointed post is thanks to the Easton's new home rule

charter.


Easton, City of - Government July 27 2007 Panel oks plan to change city charter. Express-Times p.B-1, B-2

Easton, City of - Government Oct. 21 2007 Election to shake up city council. Six candidates running

for three seats; only one incumbent seeking re-election.


Easton, City of - Housing Aug. 2 2007 Neighbors protest proposal for wooded site. Express-Times p. B-1,B-12

Easton, City of - Housing Dec. 10 2007 Housing development displaces nonprofits. Agencies

unsure of future when Delaware Terrace is replaced.


Easton, City of - Housing Sept. 18 2007 Delaware Terrace tussle over low-income houseing. HUD

likes rentals; council supports ownership; authority

caught in the middle.


Easton, City of - Parking Sept. 7 2007 City authority rejects bids on parking project. New

Riverwalk bids due Oct. 24. Rejected bids failed to list

previous parking deck experience.


Easton, City of - Parks Aug. 23 2007 Activists creating memorial in Easton. Express-Times p. B-6, illus.

Easton, City of - Parks Aug. 24 2007 Advocacy group seeks portion of park space. Beginning

Over foundation wants garden in Easton's Herbert A.

Snyder Park.


Easton, City of - Parks Sept. 24 2007 Heil Park parking problems. Neighborhood residents say

midget football spectators clog, block streets with their

vehicles.


Easton, City of - Parks Sept. 27 2007 Garden must find different localtion. Mayor says council

"doesn't have will right now" to OK tribute.


Easton, City of - Police Aug. 29 2007 City to settle with ex-cop. Sgt. Douglas Schlegel

challenged his demotion.


Easton, City of - Police Aug. 9 2007 Binge costs cop his badge. Easton City Council oks firing

police officer who was drunk, covered in mulch on College

Hill.


Easton, City of - Police Dec. 15 2007 Easton police endorse contract. One-year agreement

boosts annual raises and sick day bonuses.


Easton, City of - Police Dec. 15 2007 Fired cop wins his job back. Arbitrator rules against

Easton. John Zielinski had been off duty when he was

arrested Feb. 11.


Easton, City of - Police Jan. 17 2007 Police looking for new digs. Officials considering whether

to renovate and expand the existing South 3rd Street

headquarters or to find a new location.

Express-Times p. A1

Easton, City of - Police July 8 2007 It's official for Easton cops. PA Chiefs of Police

Association unanimously approves accreditation. Chief

Larry Palmer says morale is high.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Police Oct. 25 2007 Downtown officer Bruneo keeps job. Council defies

mayor's request to ax cop.


Easton, City of - Police Sept. 18 2007 Cop crashes car into Wawa store. Off-duty Easton officer

John Alestas is on administrative leave after incident early

Sunday.


Easton, City of - Police Sept. 23 2007 Creating safer cities. Community policing gives residents,

business owners greater sense of security., Officers work

hard to build trust.


Easton, City of - Recreation Aug. 19 2007 Children's program a slam-dunk success. Participants

receive the message that evryone's a winner in the city-

wide Intramural Summer basketball League of Easton.

Express-Times p. B3

Easton, City of - Redevelopment Feb. 9 2007 Feds give Easton agency $500,000. Redevelopment

authority to distribute money in no-interest home

improvement loans.


Easton, City of - Redevelopment Jan. 18 2007 Mayor touts Riverwalk. Mitman praises project while

some residents air concerns about condos, bus fumes,

skyline.

Express-Times p. B1

Easton, City of - Redevelopment July 14 2007 Authority moves to condemn 2 homes. Authority to close

two West Ward homes.


Easton, City of - Redevelopment July 15 2007 Brewpub project delays. Developer says Pomeroy's

building conversion still should be ready by early spring

2008.


Easton, City of - Redevelopment July 20 2007 Group studies city art needs. Artspace USA takes tour, is

asked for ideas for Silk Mill property off 13th Street.


Easton, City of - Redevelopment Sept. 16 2007 Neighbor hopes home gets some attention.Would-be

seller fed up. Easton Redevelopment Authority ready to

act.

Express-Times p. B-1, illus.,B-3

Easton, City of - Streets - Bank

Street

July 11 2007 Council unified on closing Bank Street. Members disagree

on how to pay for improvements.


Elections Jan. 14 2007 PTA wants voters out of schools. State law allows county

to use school buildings as polling places. Worries are over

safety of children.

Express-Times p. A1

Electric Utilities Jan. 12 2007 Met-Ed to hike rate 10%. Customers to pay about $5

more per home. PUC allows partial rate hike.

Express-Times p. C8

Emergency Services Jan. 4 2007 Merger of squads nearly complete. A long time coming.

Medic 9, Suburban EMS first spoke about consolidating

services in 2002.


Essroc Oct. 24 2007 Essroc cleans up its act. New dome will be home to the

nitty gritty. Company's dust has been the subject of

complaints

Express-Times p. B1

Farmer's Market July 8 2007 Sweet day on Centre Square. Cupcake baked for each

year Easton Farmer's Market has been open.


Festivals Aug. 6 2007 Heritage Days bring sweet and sad Express-Times p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Festivals Oct. 3 2007 Going gaga for garlic. Bringing out the best with the

stinkin' Easton fest.


Festivals Oct. 5 2007 Easton tour showcases everything arts. Express-Times p. E-16

Fires Feb. 28 2007 One person dead in Williams Township fire. Cottage

located on Raubsville Road. House owned by Joel Doddy.


Forks Township Aug. 14 2007 Sides clash over proposed 3,000-home development for

Forks Township. Traffic concerns cited.

Express-Times p. B1

Forks Township Aug. 17 2007 Felled trees raise furor. Developer cuts down five maples

that officials say were on Forks Township property.


Forks Township Dec. 6 2007 Supers doubt squad's future. Ambulance company's

financial ills worries township leaders.


Forks Township Oct. 13 2007 Final phase of industrial park near approval. Fort James

industrial park, Fort James III.


Forks Township Oct. 13 2007 Homes on the range ok'd. Driving range owner proposes

development if problem of escaping golf balls can't be

solved.


Forks Township Oct. 21 2007 Path to nowhere through farm. Woman says bike path

not approved for cutting through her property.

Express-Times p. B1

Forks Township Oct. 23 2007 Judge rules grocery store is ok. Resident's group leader

vows to continue fight to keep Weis Market out of Forks

Township.

Express-Times p. B1

Forks Township Sept. 12 2007 Festival features food, music, fun. Forks community days

begins Saturday, continues Sunday.


Forks Township Sept. 21 2007 Township sues man who felled trees. Developer cut down

eight maple trees along Old River Road.

Express-Times p. A-1,2

Forks Township Sept. 26 2007 Forks protest gets the ax. Supervisors declare signs

condemning tree fellings illegal.


Forks Township Sept. 30 2007 Candidates: Forks election crucial. Future zoning decisions

could rest on shoulders of two new supervisors in

township.


Forks Township Sept. 4 2007 Developer hopes to void Forks zoning laws. Lawyer says

King's Mills 3,000 homes and apartments allowable by

ordinance prior to 1986.

Express-Times p. B2

Forks Township - Police Aug. 26 2007 Police force prepares for the future. According to five-

year assessment, three more police officers will be

needed to cover Forks booming population.

Express-Times p. B1

Forks Township - Police Oct. 31 2007 Officer on leave following his arrest. He's accused of

drunken driving. Officials refuse to release details.


Forks Township - Police Sept. 27 2007 Forks cop waives charge. Township officer accused of

submitting fake PennDOT chemical test warning form.


Gangs Dec. 9 2007 Gangs don't hesitate to turn on their own. It's common

for different sects of the same gang to squabble, officials

say. Murder can be the result.


Gangs Feb. 28 2007 Anti-gang program is set to help inmates to return to

society. Lehigh and Northampton counties to enroll 25

inmates each.

Express-Times p. B2

Gangs July 5 2007 Club battles against gangs. Grant will be used to hire

outreach coordinator for Boys & Girls Club of Easton.


Golf Aug. 24 2007 10-year-old claims club title. Samantha Wagner fires a 78

to top the defending Northampton Country Club champ

by a stroke.


Graffiti Dec. 3 2007 Graffiti tarnishing former Dixie Cup's image. Express-Times p. B-1, B-2, illus.

Groundhog Day Jan. 28 2007 Groundhog tradition grew from ancient Greek roots.

History and origins of the day including local celebrations.

(James Wright article, Looking Back.)

Express-Times p. N3

Guardian Angels Dec. 13 2007 Gearing up to guard Easton. Guardian Angels meet with

residents interested in starting a local chapter to help

battle rise in violent crime.


Heritage Day July 9 2007 Historic reading twice as nice. Two recite Declaration of

Independence on Heritage Day.

Express-Times p. B1

Heroes Feb. 19 2007 Modest hero simply tried to help child. School custodian,

Joe Corpora, uses Heimlich maneuver to save boy from

choking.

Express-Times A1, illus.

Holmes, Larry Dec. 12 2007 "Underrated" Holmes gets his due. Boxing Hall of Fame,

"Easton Assassin" had unprecedented reign as

heavyweight champ.


Holmes, Larry Dec. 12 2007 Holmes spars with the spotlight again. Ex-boxing champ

relishes Hall call.


Holmes, Larry Jan. 19 2007 Holmes is boxing champ, businessman and family man.

New documentary focuses on life and times of Easton's

Larry Holmes.

Express-Times p. D1

Housing Jan. 15 2007 Easton public housing in pinch. Federal budget cuts

forcing authorities to find ways to cut back without

sacrificing programs.

Express-Times p. B1

Housing Sept. 15 2007 Going once! Struggling builders putting new homes on the

block. Declining sales, tight credit, soft market require

creativity, price cuts.


Kazoos July 5 2007 Dozens heed kazoo's siren song. Annual Nazareth parade

brings out amateur musicians of all ages.

Express-Times p. A1

Lacrosse Jan. 22 2007 Lacrosse gaining ground in area. Interest enough for

Palmer to split from Forks and form own team.

Express-Times p. B1

Lafayette College Feb. 12 2007 College turns focus to gateway. Last block of North Third

Street could feature restaurant and student lounge by

thte end of 2008.

Express-Times p. A1

Lafayette College July 10 2007 College buys one more building. With the purchase of

223 North Third Street, Lafayette now owns all the

property from Route 22 overpass to bottom of College

Hill.


Lafayette College March 3 2007 Lafayette switches bulb products. Two sophomores light

the way. Club claims Earth-friendly bulbs will save the

college cash.

Express-Times p. B1

Lafayette College Sept. 6 2007 Author lauds Lafayette. David McCullough speaks at

college, which is marking 250th birthday of school's

namesake.


Lafayette, Marquis de Sept. 23 2007 Marquis de Lafayette had strong ties to Valley. In

"Looking Back" section by James Wright.


Lafayette, Marquis de Sept. 7 2007 Easton toasts Lafayette. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Landfills, Sanitary Dec. 9 2007 Chrin landfill expansion on agenda. Williams Township

supervisors will hold an informational meeting for

residents Thursday.


Lebanon, PA July 1 2007 Trip through Lebanon, Pa., is rich in history. (Looking

Back by James Wright)


Lehigh Canal Aug. 19 2007 Canal repairs in the works. Three-phase project. Work on

Easton to raubsville stretch slated to start in September.

Express-Times p. B1

Libraries Aug. 26 2007 Millionaire industrialist left a legacy of libraries. Andrew

Carnegie eventually donated $56 million to create 2,509

libraries worldwide, including the Easton Area Public

Library. (James Wright article, "Looking Back")


Lower Saucon Township Dec. 9 2007 Homestead, schoolhouse eligible for historic register. Express-Times p. B-1, B-3

Magicians Sept. 7 2007 Magician raises local interest; assistant woman raised

above theater marquee. Street audience awed.


March Elementary School Oct. 31 2007 New playground thrills students. Express-Times p. B-5, illus.

Martin Guitar Museum Jan. 1 2007 Martin Guitar Museum hits the right chord. Visitors see

and hear music history in the Upper Nazareth facility.


Mental Illness Jan. 12 2007 Reaching out to the forsaken. Presbyterian Church of

Easton among the first in the nation to test course on

addressing the stigmas of mental illness.

Express-Times p. D1

Milford, PA Feb. 11 2007 Pike County hotel catered to presidents and celebrities.

Hotel Fauchere in Milford, PA hosted Andrew Carnegie,

Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, Pearl White and the

Rockefellers. (James Wright article - Looking Back.)

Express-Times p. N3

Mitman, Phil Oct. 25 2007 Easton' mayor tapped for CEO. Mitman to lead Lehigh

Valley Economic Development Corp.

Express-Times p. A1

Motion Pictures Oct. 28 2007 How the mysterious Blob was created in PA. In "Looking

Back" section by James Wright.


Murals October

27

2007 Easton mural to capture 'history in a moment.' Artist

Matt Nixon to create mural that will incorporate trains,

canal pioneer, Josiah White.

Express-Times p. B1

Murder Aug. 1 2007 Teen gang member a murderer, faces life in prison.

Qu'eed Batts, 16, guilty of 2006 killing of Clarence "C.J."

Edwards, 16, of Easton.

Express-Times p. A1

Murder Oct. 23 2007 Forks man charged in wife's murder. Toni Ann Pautienus

was strangled.


Murder Sept. 15 2007 Easton man shot dead outside Allentown club. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Museums Feb. 18 2007 Small museums play big role in bringing local history to

life.


Music Dec. 12 2007 Dog-loving instructor to take a bow (wow.) Shawnee

teacher's music for "The Night before Dog-Mas" to top off

school's holiday concert.


NAACP Oct. 26 2007 Easton NAACP plans education forum. Community event

held at Greater Shiloh Church. Local NAACP branch plans

future programs.


Nazareth Area School District Sept. 7 2007 New place to learn by 2009. Nazareth Area breaks ground

at site of new school.


Nazareth Speedway Oct. 27 2007 Home plans fall off track. Nazareth Speedway back on real

estate market, owner says.

Express-Times p. A-1, illus.

Nazareth, PA Dec. 2 2007 Finally, a name to be proud of. Parcel of Nazareth land

now officially Memorial Square.

Express-Times p.B-1, B-2

Northampton County Oct. 2 2007 Problems plague courthouse. John Stoffa wants new firm

to look at possible blunders in $43 million renovation.


Northampton County Oct. 7 2007 Overtime doubles salaries. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2



Aug. 14 2007 Panel warms to museum. Bold, modern façade appeals to

majority of commissioners. Residents remain divided.

Express-Times p. B1



Aug. 14 2007 Easton historic panel likes modern vision for museum. Express-Times p. B-3



Aug. 29 2007 Museum's name to include Sigal family name. Former

Sigal's Bridal Gallery will be transformed into the

historical society's new headquarters.




July 10 2007 Opinions varied on new museum's look. Architect's plan

for historical site described as "bold" and "highly

inconsistent."


Northampton County Prison Oct. 10 2007 No room, stopgap solutions at prison. Already

overcrowded, Northampton County adds more inmates.


Northampton County Prison Sept. 23 2007 Prisoners top 900 this month. Northampton County

Prison more than 100 over capacity since expanding in

June 2006.


Palmer Township Aug. 19 2007 Family fun in Palmer Township. Palmer Community

Weekend celebration includes children's rides, games and

music.


Palmer Township Aug. 30 2007 Palmer purchases new electronic scrolling message board

to replace old one at 25th and Northampton Streets.

Express-Times p. B2

Palmer Township Oct. 10 2007 Development raises concern. Palmer residents fear

homes will exacerbate flooding problem. Planners grant

initial approval.


Palmer Township Sept. 26 2007 Housing plan wins approval in Palemer. Express-Times p.B-1, B-3

Parking Jan. 13 2007 Parking meter rates falling, fines rising. Easton residents

and business owners are heard. Hourly meter rate will

roll back from $.75 to $.50.

Express-Times p. A1

Parsons Taylor House July 12 2007 Home Sweet Home, the Parsons Taylor House celebrates

250 years of history and looks forward to another 250.


Phillipsburg - Police Jan. 3 2007 Town set to lose its top cop - again. Officers press for

answers on P'burg police chief position.


Pirates Aug. 19 2007 Daring pirates sought treasure on the Delaware River.

Pirates were a real problem to the early government pf

Pennsylvania especially in the lower Delaware River

valley. (James Wright article, "Looking Back")

Express-Times p. N3

Portland, Pa. July 2 2007 Town is afloat year after flood. Water ruined borough.

Businesses back; hard work ends tough times.


Postage Stamps Dec. 2 2007 Rare stamp made long journey to Pennsylvania. From

James Wright's column Looking Back.


PPL Sept. 14 2007 Stacks at PPL plant out Saturday. PPL shutting down

generators at Martins Creek plant'; more than NJ DEP had

hoped for.


Public Health Dec. 7 2007 Bi-county health department wins OK. Northampton

County council votes 7-2 in favor of new agency.


Racism Aug. 26 2007 Man finds racism alive and well in Lehigh Valley. Greater

Shiloh forum addresses issues of discrimination.


Racism Sept. 25 2007 Racial slurs discovered in Wilson Express-Times p. B-1

Radio Stations Jan. 24 2007 New direction for WEST? New owner for Easton AM

station, Matthew Braccilli says "Tempo Italiano" show is

safe but gives few other details.

Express-Times p. C8

Recycling Sept. 14 2007 Recycle center set to open. Easton facility will collect

glass, plastic, aluminum and paper.


Restaurants Aug. 21 2007 Tex-Mex, light fare lined up for Easton. Restaurant to

open in October in former Lipkin's furniture building.

Express-Times p. B2

Restaurants Aug. 24 2007 Pair opening Irish pub on Third Street. Slainte Irish Pub. Express-Times p. B-1, B-3, illus.

Restaurants Sept. 29 2007 Taste Budz closing; new eatery opening. Current owner

planning celebration today. New owner will feature her

mom's Italian food.


Robberies Aug. 22 2007 Robber hits Easton bank. Downtown PNC held up; suspect

on the loose.


Sawmills July 15 2007 Early sawmills buzzed through lumber trade. (Looking



Schools Jan. 29 2007 Memories up for sale in Forks Township. Former one-

room Butler School on Newlins Mill Road up for sale.

Hopes are for historical group to purchase building.

Express-Times p. A1

Sewerage Oct. 15 2007 Excess capacity Wilson windfall. Borough profits by selling

off what it can't use to its neighbors.


Shawnee Middle School Aug. 25 2007 Students and families tour the new Shawnee Middle

School. Will open for the 2007 school year.


Shawnee Middle School Aug. 28 2007 New school gets high marks. Shawnee students check out

$80M building.


Sleds Dec. 13 2007 Sled at your own risk. Easton decides to lift ban but will

post warning signs.


Sleds Dec. 6 2007 Mayor: Sledding ban meant to protect city. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2

Snow Feb. 18 2007 Winter of 1835-36 brought crushing burden of snow, ice.

(James Wright - Looking Back)

Express-Times p. N3

Spouses Aug. 12 2007 Living life as a Valley official's better half. Leaders'

spouses spill about what it takes to play part in politics.

Express-Times p.A-1, A-2, illus.

Stark, Harold R. Jan. 14 2007 Pennsylvania admiral, Harold R. Stark saw career fade

after Pearl Harbor. (Article by James Wright - Looking

Back.)

Express-Times p. N3

Stores, Retail Oct. 14 2007 Shops see slow start with late nights. Downtown Easton

merchants hope for improved foot traffic during extended

Friday hours.


Supermarkets Feb. 16 2007 Supervisors OK store plan. 3-2 vote, Opponents of the

Weis supermarket have raised traffic concerns with

PennDOT.

Express-Times p. B1

Supermarkets Jan. 12 2007 Weis in the pink, but not literally. Forks Township

planners okay market but with conditions on the building

color.

Express-Times p. B1

Taverns July 22 2007 18th century tavern a stop for General Sullivan. Heller's

Tavern wasone of the oldest and most important taverns

in the history of Northampton County.


Tourism Dec. 3 2007 Easton will welcome ambassadors soon. Funding almost

complete for program that will have people directing

Downtown visitors.


Transportation Jan. 15 2007 Rail service hope picks up steam; meeting Tuesday.

Critics say widening Route 22, not commuter trains way

to solve Valley's traffic congestion.

Express-Times p. A1

Trees Aug. 25 2007 Expert assesses eight trees knocked down to "improve

view" of Delaware River in Forks Township. Township

considers civil suit against developer Gary Strausser.

Express-Times p. B1

Victaulic Feb. 10 2007 Victaulic negotiations fail. Company rejects latest union

offer. Union charges company walked out on mediator.

Express-Times p. A6

Voting Oct. 5 2007 County wins school polling place lawsuit. Judge rules

Easton district can't close buildings despite security

concerns.


Warren County - Streets Jan. 21 2007 Signs tell us where we are and who we admire. War

heroes and movie stars inspire street names in Alpha,

Phillipsburg and Huntington sections. (James Wright -

Looking Back.)

Express-Times p. N3

Warren Hospital Oct. 3 2007 Maternity ward closing Jan. 1. Warren Hospital is

expected to save $1.8 million. It is planning to refer

patients to Easton Hospital.


Warren Hospital Oct. 7 2007 Saying bye, bye to babies. Express-Times p. A-1, A-2, illus.

Washington, George July 8 2007 Washington once walked Lehigh Valley roads. (Looking



Werner, William H. Sept. 30 2007 Valley naturalist has national reputation. In "Looking

Back" column by James Wright.


West Easton Sept. 29 2007 Reda property may see redo. Ashley Development

considering offer to sell West Easton property; no

decision

made yet.


Williams Township Aug. 5 2007 Trees gave village of Cedarville its fragrant-sounding

name. (James Wright article, "Looking Back")


Wilson Borough Oct. 4 2007 Wilson business owners fighting back. Borough's first-ever

business association formed to raise awareness, share

ideas.


Wilson Borough - Police Feb. 18 2007 Taking a step forward. Wilson Borough Police

Department to begin two-year process toward state

accreditation.


Wilson School District Oct. 16 2007 Board tough on gangs. Wilson Area School District now

has policy that gives administrators power to discipline.


Wolbach, Stewart Oct. 31 2007 Man fixes Tonkas for the memories. Stewart Wolbach's

collection takes men back to childhood.

Express-Times p. A-1, illus.

Wood Carving July 8 2007 Carving a place for slate tribute. Pen Argyl man creates

wooden statue from remains of tree trunk.


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