This month's Northampton County sheriff's sale features 174 properties which will go up for bid on Friday, Aug. 10.

This public auction will begin at 10 a.m. in County Council Chambers at the Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton. Call (610) 559-3000 for details.

Rules for the sale include:

• All persons attending Sheriff Sales shall be dressed in the proper attire.
• No eating or drinking is allowed in Council Chambers where the Sheriff Sale is conducted.
• All cell phones and pagers are to be turned off during the sale.

The last sale was held on July 6.