Mount Bethel NewsLocal news for Mount Bethel, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Slate Belt officials ask for power line meeting- June 29, 2008 Northampton County officials want PPL to host a meeting in the Slate Belt on a proposed power line that could run through six municipalities there.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/slate-belt-officials-ask-for-power-line-... Tour touts Slate Belt sites- June 28, 2008 When Majestic Athletic broke ground this week for a new headquarters in Palmer Township, the action signified the beginning of the end for the garment-manufacturing fixture in the Slate Belt.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/tour-touts-slate-belt-sites?fromrss=1 State to probe county GOP in '07 election- June 27, 2008 The state attorney general's office has agreed to probe questions from Northampton County Democratic Party Chairman Joe Long on ''potential election violations'' last year by some Republican candidates.County District Attorney John Morganelli was asked by Long in mid-May to begin an investigation, but Morganelli forwarded the request to the state because of conflicts. The state agreed to take the case about two weeks ago.It would be the second election law case recently taken by the state...http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/state-to-probe-county-gop-in-07-election... 15 years, countless ears- June 25, 2008 Eric Mintel will do anything to get the message out that jazz is cool. "I'm on a mission to get jazz into the public consciousness.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/15-years-countless-ears?fromrss=1 'Amateur' archaeologist unearths Poconos' past- June 23, 2008 Many who visit the Shawnee-Delaware area share a sense of awe and wonder for the natural beauty of our surroundings.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/amateur-archaeologist-unearths-poconos-p... Power line may fell huge trees- June 21, 2008 Towering trees in a miles-long stretch of forest at the base of Blue Mountain in Northampton County might be cut down soon to make way for a power line, local officials say.PPL Electric Utilities is also considering other routes for the line, and company officials stress that short-growing trees and other plants wouldn't have to be cut down for a new 500-kilovolt line.But that hasn't reassured all officials and residents in Moore Township, where the power line would affect more than 145 acres...http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/power-line-may-fell-huge-trees?fromrss=1 Upper Mount Bethel Twp. Police: Dogs Get Loose, Kill Neighbor'S Cat- June 19, 2008 Two dogs mauled and killed a neighbor's cat in Upper Mount Bethel Township, according to state police at Belfast.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/upper-mount-bethel-twp-police-dogs-get-l... Northampton County hires new purchasing manager- June 17, 2008 Northampton County has hired a new purchasing manager and may soon have a new court services director.Kathryn L. Anderson of Bethlehem, with more than 20 years' experience in the procurement field in the private sector, will start as purchasing manager on July 14, County Executive John Stoffa said Friday.Stoffa also said Friday he's recommending that Archie Disidore III of Lower Mount Bethel Township be hired as the next director of court services to succeed William Hillanbrand, who previously..http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/northampton-county-hires-new-purchasing-... Easton man charged in Bangor burglary; accomplice sought- June 12, 2008 Jeffrey Scott Poch, 36, of Easton, has been charged in a Thursday burglary while alleged accomplice William Anthony Christensen, 38, of East Bangor, is being sought, police said.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/easton-man-charged-in-bangor-burglary-ac... Composer rocks Hilltop Country Day School- June 10, 2008 Bob Dorough probably has one of the most recognizable voices in America. That's because Dorough, 85, of Mt.http://www.topix.net/city/mount-bethel-pa/2008/06/composer-rocks-hilltop-country-day-schoo... |