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A man whose apology for being a drug kingpin made headlines in New England in 2014 is now facing charges in the Southern Lehigh area, after police say he was allegedly found to be in possession of kilos of illegal fentanyl and heroin in his Center Valley home.
Lower Saucon Township Council will hold a special meeting this Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., the township announced Tuesday. According to a draft meeting agenda, the purpose of the meeting is so council can discuss a Feb. 19 judicial order in a vacancy appointment case.
Taz is a four-year-old Australian cattle dog (Blue Heeler) mix who weighs about 50 pounds. He is dog-friendly but can be wary of strangers, warming up after he gets to know them. Visit him at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Michael David Steckel, 53, of Steel City, Lower Saucon Township, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Giant Food Stores have a new name, and appropriately enough, the company that owns them announced it in a big way Wednesday.
Irene N. Koczen, 93, formerly of Wood Street, Bethlehem, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at The Hearth at Drexel, Bala Cynwyd. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Tom Wargo, zoning officer for the Borough of Fountain Hill, recently discovered more than 700 unaccounted for rental properties in the borough. As it turns out, Wargo and Fountain Hill Borough Council may have found a solution to help prevent similar oversights in the future.
A variance request for a proposed accessory structure on a property owned by Alan and Kathleen Kunsman at 1615 Easton Road, Hellertown, will be the subject of zoning hearing board meeting March 18.
Members of Lower Saucon Township Council reviewed preliminary/final land development plans from the City of Bethlehem for an expansion on an industrial park lot at 1405 Easton Road Feb. 5. The addition would more than double the size of the existing building and could generate more traffic on Easton Road.
Robert C. Gering, 65, of Palmer Township died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
JonMarie Miller, 44, of Lehighton, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. She was the wife of Christopher A. Miller. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
If Notre Dame or anybody else within the District XI wrestling community had any ideas about getting a little payback from the Saucon Valley wrestlers for their outstanding dual- meet season, they were out of luck again this year. From start to finish, the Panthers as a team dominated the tournament crowning four champions and advancing twelve wrestlers to next weekend’s PIAA Southeast Regional tournament. It is Saucon Valley’s fifth consecutive District XI team title.
As a child, Jessica Armstrong’s love of reading, writing and public speaking took her to law school and later to St. Luke’s University Health Network, where she serves as associate general counsel. Now, those interests have led her to a new opportunity: children’s book author.
Anyone serious about real estate marketing in the digital age might want to get to know HomeSpot Media. The Bethlehem-based company was founded in the summer of 2014 and has since used cutting-edge technology and marketing approaches to excel in its niche.
Maintaining security is of utmost importance when it comes to government buildings, which is why the Borough of Fountain Hill hopes to beef up theirs, with the help of a $400,000 grant for security improvements to Borough Hall.
In an email that was sent to parents by Palisades superintendent Dr. Bridget O’Connell Friday morning, O’Connell stressed that all students are safe and urged parents not to come to the school while the investigation is taking place.
UPDATE: Harleigh Bennett’s mother, Angela Bennett, announced on Facebook around 12:15 p.m. Friday that her daughter has been found safe and has been reunited with her family.
Formal opposition to a proposed land rezoning on Creek Road in Bethlehem city appears to be building in the Saucon Valley, as does resident dissatisfaction with it; dissatisfaction which apparently prompted the launch of a website/petition called “Save Creek Road.”
The newest member of Lower Saucon Township Council was sworn in Wednesday night at what was supposed to be a regular council meeting. Things didn’t go as planned, however, due to the absence of three council members, which meant that the meeting couldn’t be held due to lack of a quorum.
A 21-year-old Freemansburg man is facing charges after authorities say he used Instagram to distribute explicit photos of himself and receive nude photos of girls younger than 13, allegedly blackmailing the teens if they refused to comply with his demands.
A popular place to hold weddings in Hellertown borough could become more heavily trafficked if a proposal by resident and volunteer Joe Delfoe wins favor with the community.
After several months of uncertainty, Lower Saucon Township Council is once again full. Judge Joseph Augello announced his decision Wednesday in an unusual case he heard in which three township residents sought to fill a vacant two-year seat on council.
As a part of Saucon Valley’s Middle School iTeam, I was excited to get a chance to participate in the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest. The manufacturing contest is one in which area schools are assigned a local manufacturing company. We were excited to be assigned Ocean Spray this year. We created a video to best represent this amazing company and to show everyone the interesting side of manufacturing. It was an incredible experience to get a behind the scenes look at the manufacturing process and the fundamental components of a business.
Citing parking concerns, the members of Hellertown Borough Council voted unanimously to oppose a proposal to convert a former commercial dry cleaning facility located at 330 Linden Avenue into a 10-unit apartment building.
Elizabeth C. Koch, 94, of Springfield Township died Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at the LifeQuest Nursing Home, Quakertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Harold C. “John” Furry, 94, of Bingen died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Miriam Mae Beck, 94, of Upper Saucon Township died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
Saucon Valley football and wrestling coach Chris Fluck, who owns Brickhouse Strength in Lower Saucon Township, has announced a new Youth Speed and Agility Education Series he’ll be hosting at the facility beginning later this month.
Sweet Oregano has called the Center for Animal Health and Welfare home since May 2018. Unfortunately, her family was moving and couldn’t take her with them. Come meet Oregano today!
Loretta M. Koerner, 86, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Due to an unusual series of events, an out-of-area judge now has the responsibility of appointing a Lower Saucon Township Council member from among three applicants who testified before him in a public hearing at the Northampton County Courthouse Monday.
A local elected official is calling for a change to a 44-year-old state law that defines how municipalities may advertise upcoming meetings such as zoning hearings.
Homegrown Olympic hopeful Chanelle Price is a fitness advocate for kids as part of her role as a St. Luke’s Sports Ambassador.
