Catasauqua Press

11/28/2025

North Catasauqua council approves the budget and tax rate for 2026. See details in the Nov. 27 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Nov. 17 North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, council approved the final budgets for 2026 — general fund of $3,237,821.53 and sewer fund of $1,256,000. Also approved was the tax rate of...

11/27/2025

Sheckler Elementary students and families enjoy a delicious tradition. See more in the Nov. 27 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Sheckler Elementary School students and family members gathered Nov. 20 for the annual schoolwide Turkey Day dinner. This event traditionally takes place on the Thursday before Thanksgiving and includ...

11/26/2025

A Catasauqua employee is asking for the resignation of a borough councilman. See the Nov. 27 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the public comment portion at the end of the Nov. 17 Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, Candace Maxwell-Kern, administrative operations and community coordinator, addressed council and publicl...

11/21/2025

Bonfire will not be a part of this year's Turkey Day game events. See the Nov. 20 edition of Catasauqua Press.

The Catasauqua Area School District administration and board recently shared details leading up to the annual Turkey Day game between Catasauqua High School and Northampton Area High School. It was no...

11/20/2025

The school district chooses an architect for the proposed Sheckler addition. See more in the Nov. 20 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Nov. 11 Catasauqua Area School District Board of Education meeting, board members voted to approve Alloy5 Architecture to “provide architectural design services for the Sheckler Elementary ...

11/19/2025

The Biery House Holiday Shoppe is open and ready for seasonal shoppers. See more in the Nov. 20 edition of Catasauqua Press.

The Biery House, at 8 Race St., Catasauqua, transforms annually into the Biery House Holiday Shoppe wonderland mid-November through early December. This special seasonal event is organized by the Hist...

11/14/2025

The Communities That Care coalition shares updates on presentations and services for students. See details in the Nov. 13 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Oct. 15 Catasauqua Communities That Care meeting, coalition members provided an update on the work being done to support the group’s goals. It was reported the Center for Humanistic Change ...

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

Porter Lodge and North Catty police host a breakfast to honor veterans. See the Nov. 13 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Masonic Temple Porter Lodge 284, 1103 Sixth St., North Catasauqua, hosted a veterans event Nov. 8. The event was sponsored by North Catasauqua Police Department and the Lodge. Master of ceremonies wa...

11/12/2025

Law enforcement investigates the shooting death of a man inside a Catasauqua home. See the Nov. 13 edition of Catasauqua Press.

A shooting Nov. 8 in the borough of Catasauqua has resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man and a homicide ruling by the coroner’s office. According to reports, Ti’Shaun Singleton, 19, of Allentown,...

11/07/2025

Lehigh County commissioners approve the 2026 budget. For more details, see the Nov. 6 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Oct. 22 meeting of the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners, the 2026 budget was unanimously approved and adopted. Despite the unanimous approval, there were some conflicting opinions share...

11/06/2025

Catasauqua leaders discuss federal fund repayment order. For more details, see the Nov. 6 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Oct. 20 Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, council President Howard Cunningham reported the borough needs to repay nearly $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds distributed during the ...