Construction could begin as soon as spring 2011 on the Main Street-Uhler Road bridge, according to state transportation department spokesman Ron Young. The project is estimated to cost $2.5 million.
Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band News
The Blue Eagle marching Band’s season is just flying by and they are taking awards by leaps and bounds. The band has placed first in their first four competitions and also has hosted their 27th Annual Soundfest competition on October 10th. The 2009 field show is called Earth: Nature's Canvas. The band is under the direction of Brad Boandl. On October 22nd the band placed first in the USSBA Pennsylvania State Championships. This past weekend at the Northern States championships which were held at J Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, the Band placed second with a score of 96.775 while competing against 10 other Group IV bands. On November 7th the band will travel to Annapolis, Maryland to defend their two time Grand National Champion title. The band parents want to wish them much luck and success at this competition and want to thank the staff of the band and the kids for all their dedication. Stay tuned next week for an update on how the kids did! WAHOO!
The Express-Times reports that a decline in state revenue to the NASD was made up for using Federal stimulus dollars (read the article here).
The announcement came at last Monday’s School Board Meeting. The other item noted in the article was a request by Board member Tom Maher to have a policy regarding use of school issued lap-tops off site.
Be sure to visit Weird Nazareth and vote for your favorite pumpkin carving finalist!
Andy has been beating me up for not running this column the past two weeks – and advanced warning – I’m going to miss next week, but I did want to get one in this week.
Andy again has lots of scores to report from HS and college level. He also posted some content from NewsOverCoffee and other articles of interest from a variety of sources.
Breakfast in the Valley features a Halloween morning post from the Harvest Grill located at 191 and Main Street.
Clonehenge celebrated its 100th post with the Spinal Tap Stone’edge and also features several more including a new henge that some fear will curse the Cowboys.
House to Home had a Halloween project, custom frame made easy and report from our soggy trick or treat night.
Steaming Cup of Joe has several posts on the Phillies vs. Yankees series and one on Tuesday’s election, encouraging people to get out and vote since these local elections are the ones that have the most direct impact on our daily lives.
Lehigh Valley Ramblings has lots of local election content in the days leading up to this year’s general election. He also has some reports on Rep. Dent and others.
Maker Diaries have a great explanation of how to create a yoda costume for a baby (could probably scale for adults, but that would make him stand a bit too tall if you’re going for realism). They also have posted a picture of the trophy for the pumpkin carving contest on Weird Nazareth.
Tatamy Happenings had a pair of related posts, the first announcing PADOT was to make a decision on the new off-ramp from 33 and a second stating PADOT needs more time and updates will follow.
Weird Nazareth has a great slide show of the Halloween parade shot from the top of the steps of the YMCA. Nice work!
The Morning Call retail watch (read it here) has an article on the Toy Stop, which recently opened at 25 S. Broad Street in Nazareth.
In addition to toys, there are school supplies and educational products.
The Morning Call retail watch (read it here) has an article on the Toy Stop, which recently opened at 25 S. Broad Street in Nazareth.
In addition to toys, there are school supplies and educational products.
Lowes is planning construction of a new store in Lower Nazareth Township near the recently opened Target according to the Express-Times (read the article here).
There are a few variances being sought regarding putting sale items outside, an adjustment to height requirements (need another 3 feet for their trademark façade) and a reduction in parking spaces.
Lowes is planning construction of a new store in Lower Nazareth Township near the recently opened Target according to the Express-Times (read the article here).
There are a few variances being sought regarding putting sale items outside, an adjustment to height requirements (need another 3 feet for their trademark façade) and a reduction in parking spaces.
The Express-Times’ look back at this date in history (read the full article here) includes this tidbit from 25 years ago:
Despite a yearlong effort by preservationists, a bulldozer began demolition of the 93-year-old Victorian mansion in Nazareth known as the Miller House to make way for expansion of a nursing home. Nazareth Mayor Charles Peischl called the razing of the stately mansion, built by railroad magnate Conrad Miller, "almost an act of defiance to the clearly voiced community sentiment.”
This year saw the expansion of the home complete with the opening of the new wing of Alexandria Manor on the corner of New and Center Streets.
The Express-Times’ look back at this date in history (read the full article here) includes this tidbit from 25 years ago:
Despite a yearlong effort by preservationists, a bulldozer began demolition of the 93-year-old Victorian mansion in Nazareth known as the Miller House to make way for expansion of a nursing home. Nazareth Mayor Charles Peischl called the razing of the stately mansion, built by railroad magnate Conrad Miller, "almost an act of defiance to the clearly voiced community sentiment.”
This year saw the expansion of the home complete with the opening of the new wing of Alexandria Manor on the corner of New and Center Streets.
