The engagement of Lindsay Hoffman, Palmerton, to Brett Heckman, also of Palmerton, has been announced by the couple.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mitch and Linda Kleintop of Palmerton, and Frank and Jen Hoffman of Nesquehoning.She is a graduate of Carbon County Area Vocational Technical School and is employed by Subway.The prospective bridegroom is the son of Barry Heckman Sr. of Lehighton, and Cheryl Heckman of Palmerton. He is a graduate of Lehighton Area High School and is employed by Blue Ridge Pressure Casting.A wedding date has been set for May 18, 2013.