An Easton-area couple known for their preservation of Italian culture will be honored later this month. John and Pam Richetta, in their 20th year of hosting the "Tempo Italiano" radio show, will be recognized by the Italian-American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County.

They'll receive the club's Italian-American of the Year award during its annual spring gala on Saturday, April 29, at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse.The gala supports the Italian-American club's foundation, which provides scholarships for high school seniors of Italian descent and other charitable causes, such as Hunterdon Meals on Wheels and Briteside Adult Day Care Center.