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The Home News Since 1942. The newspaper was founded by the Halbfoerster Family in December of 1942 and was published through three generations of family ownership.

The Home News has been published weekly since 1942 and is a general circulation and paid-subscription newspaper with 52 issues per year - please see our Publication Schedule. The Home News is a community paper that serves readers in and around the boroughs of Bath, Northampton and Nazareth, and the townships of Allen, Bushkill, East Allen, Lehigh, Moore, Lower & Upper Nazareth. The Home News has b

een owned by Paul & Lisa Prass of Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc since April, 2008. The Home News is family-oriented with local, informative, educational and newsworthy items. From our front page headlines with municipal and school coverage, to: editorial opinion and comment; family and social pages; sports and outdoors; senior citizens activities; church listings and news; obituaries; civic organizations; sports teams, and the sales and services our local merchants provide. The newspaper is intended to be a resource for the local community. The content is local news, especially the kind of news that the daily papers will not print, including news that will help public service organizations including churches, schools, clubs, and other nonprofit organizations. The Publication is mailed out to paid subscribers and sold at several Distribution Locations.

Our new holiday shopping insert is on stands now! View it online here: https://issuu.com/idpcreative/docs/the_home_news_...
26/11/2025

Our new holiday shopping insert is on stands now! View it online here: https://issuu.com/idpcreative/docs/the_home_news_2025_holiday_supplement
As always, thanks for supporting our advertisers: Kiffle Kitchen Bakery, Primitive Sisters Antiques, Christ Church of Bath, CJ's Heating and Cooling, Kay Builders, Keystone Rod & Gun Club, Nazareth Music Center, Weekend Antiques, Lehigh Valley Gift Box, The Phoenix, G.S. Oswald, Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery, Christmas on Chestnut Street, Erin Ferguson, Cynthia DeLuca, GERK's BBQ, Jerry Simcoe Beverage Distributors, Inc., H & H Outdoor Powersports, Northampton Area Public Library, Herbs To Your Success, Lorah's Pig Roasters & Farm Market, AfFORDable Pet Center, Inc., Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, Christ Church Little Moore UCC, The Art Den, Nazareth Now, State Theatre Center for the Arts and The TubcuT.

25/11/2025

Home Featured Stories Northampton Hometown Holidays turns borough into winter wonderland Featured StoriesYour Local NewsNorthampton Northampton Hometown Holidays turns borough into winter wonderland By Keri Lindenmuth - November 25, 2025 3 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter 1 of 3 Pennsylvania Cla...

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERLast dahlia of the season; taken Nov. 10 by Lynn Bowen
25/11/2025

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
Last dahlia of the season; taken Nov. 10 by Lynn Bowen

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21/11/2025

Home Uncategorized Looking Back | Life during the Great Depression: Part 1 of 9 Uncategorized Looking Back | Life during the Great Depression: Part 1 of 9 By Ed Pany - November 21, 2025 3 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter 1 of 3 The Northampton Mercury; contributed photo Lappawinzo Fish and Game;...

20/11/2025

Home Featured Stories A tail-wagging tribute: Phelan brings awareness and joy to George Wolf Elementary... Featured StoriesYour Local NewsNorthampton A tail-wagging tribute: Phelan brings awareness and joy to George Wolf Elementary students on Veterans Day By Savannah Brown - November 20, 2025 7 0 S...

19/11/2025

Home Featured Stories Obituaries | Week of Nov. 20 Featured StoriesYour Local NewsObituaries Obituaries | Week of Nov. 20 By Home News Staff - November 18, 2025 58 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Michael A. Booke Michael “Mike” Alan Booke, 57, completed his final watch on Nov. 12, 2025. Mik...

18/11/2025

Home Your Local News Bath A new chapter at My Place: Ribbon cutting ceremony honors legacy and... Your Local NewsBathFeatured Stories A new chapter at My Place: Ribbon cutting ceremony honors legacy and celebrates the future By Savannah Brown - November 18, 2025 3 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitte...

13/11/2025

Home Featured Stories Future of Northampton pool in question Featured StoriesLocal GovernmentYour Local NewsNorthampton Future of Northampton pool in question By Keri Lindenmuth - November 13, 2025 3 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Northampton Borough residents, council members and staff are fi...

12/11/2025

Home Your Local News Bath Bath Borough Council approves 2026 budget with no tax increase; recognizes local... Your Local NewsBathFeatured StoriesLocal Government Bath Borough Council approves 2026 budget with no tax increase; recognizes local volunteers By Savannah Brown - November 12, 2025 9 0 Shar...

11/11/2025

Home Your Local News Bath From one trailer to thousands of smiles: Justin Walker’s annual toy run... Your Local NewsBathFeatured StoriesNazareth From one trailer to thousands of smiles: Justin Walker’s annual toy run turns 10 By Savannah Brown - November 11, 2025 2 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on T...

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