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At the Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market a group of veterans gathered Sunday. Their meals were on the house, courtesy of Wasel’s Omelets and in honor of Veterans Day. Most of the men are regulars who enjoy the camaraderie they’ve found. One of them is Hellertown resident Donald “Don” Lewis, a 94-year-old WWII veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.
Honeydew is very cat-friendly and wouldn’t mind spending time with another feline in the home. She hasn’t found her playful side yet, but hopefully in time she’ll rediscover her spunk. Meet her at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Have you been told you snore while sleeping? Do you sometimes awake suddenly from deep slumber gasping for breath? Are you often tired during the day? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might have a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Getting a sleep study done at one of St. Luke’s University Health Network’s sleep disorder centers can tell you for sure.
Veterans Day was a special day at St. Theresa School in Hellertown, where students whose parents or grandparents are U.S. veterans attended a special breakfast with their family members.
The tables in the wooded Alfred J. Fritchman Reservoir Park in Lower Saucon Township will soon be looking a lot better thanks to the volunteer efforts of Hellertown Lions Club members and Hellertown Borough Authority board members, who teamed up to sand, prime and paint several of them Sunday.
Steven A. Sakovics, 77, of Upper Saucon Township died Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
If you think it feels more like January than early November, you’re not alone. Temperatures have taken a nose dive throughout the area due to an invasion of Arctic air; an invasion that will receive a reinforcement on Tuesday, when snow is also possible.
The Varsity Panthers had a solid season at 7-3 and made the playoffs as the #4 seed. Unfortunately, that put them in a first round matchup against the top team in the division.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Bethlehem city man in a case in which Lower Saucon Township Police say he was paid for “work at a residence” that he allegedly never completed.
If you thought nothing could top last year’s Hellertown Light Up Night, which drew thousands of visitors to the borough’s Dimmick Park for an evening of festive holiday fun, the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce wants you to think again.
In response to what he said are recent comments about bullying in Saucon Valley schools posted on social media, Saucon Valley School Disrict superintendent Dr. Craig Butler has sought to reassure parents that the district is adequately addressing all bullying concerns.
The first place to legally buy marijuana in the Saucon Valley–at least in modern times–is now open. Green Goods Bethlehem, a medical marijuana dispensary licensed by the state of Pennsylvania, opened Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Saucon Square shopping center on Rt. 378.
Irregularities in totals caused by Northampton County’s new electronic voting machines delayed the release of unofficial tallies from Tuesday’s election, as officials were forced to count paper ballots late into the evening. By early Wednesday morning, however, the unofficial results from all of the local and county-wide races were known.
An ongoing investigation has led to the arrest of a second man in connection with a burglary that occurred Oct. 4 at a popular Center Valley eatery, Diana’s Cafe.
Erika M. Groegler, 95, of Hellertown, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at her residence. Final arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
A Bethlehem woman is facing charges after Hellertown Police say she allegedly fell asleep and struck a utility pole in the 1500 block of Main Street on Wednesday, Oct. 30, causing “significant damage” to it.
Ten-month-old China is your typical puppy. She’s very sweet and playful, but she could use some training. Get to know her at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
If you would like to see a loved one from the Saucon Valley recognized for their military service on a banner displayed on a street in Hellertown, you now have the opportunity to help make that happen.
In the first round of the PIAA District XI playoffs, the homegrown Saucon Valley Panthers needed a lot to go their way in order to hang with Allentown Central Catholic Vikings. After their big win over Bethlehem Catholic last week, Central Catholic, out of the powerful EPC South, seems to be peaking at the right time for post-season play. The Panthers battled hard, but ultimately fell to the Vikings.
For the sixth straight season Saucon Valley played their way into the PIAA District XI playoffs. This year the Panthers found themselves in a rematch from the 2017 encounter they had with the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings. Saucon entered the contest as the #5 seed, Central earned homefield advantage at J. Birney Crum Stadium as #4. The winner would earn the right to advance in to the District XI semifinals and keep their hopes of a PIAA state championship alive.
The St. Luke’s trauma and cardiovascular teams saved Cody Keifer’s life after an accident. Since then the health network’s orthopedic and rehabilitation experts have helped the 23-year-old from Ottsville, Bucks County get back on his feet and put his life back together.
Getting real with yourself is not always easy or a pretty sight. But it can be the most wonderful and enlightening experience. Dig deep within yourself so you may hear your higher self over the loud voice of ego. Learn to let go, forgive and find peace on your journey.
Stephen Ressler, 85, of Lower Saucon Township, died Saturday at Weston Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Has it ever crossed your mind to say “the heck with it” and simply Trick or Treat on a different night of your own choosing? That’s apparently what several Lower Saucon Township neighborhoods decided to do this year.
A rain-soaked forecast for Trick or Treat night caused some anxiety for local parents in the days leading up to the event. Ultimately, the weather turned out to be dry–and exceptionally mild–between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., but as a precaution, large-scale indoor Trick or Treat events were planned in and around Hellertown, possibly for the first time.
In stark contrast to the rest of the season, last week’s slate of games kicked off to a very soggy start. That, however, did not deter the players or fans from showing up and playing hard or cheering on the Panthers in their last week of regular season games.
Instead of renewing your expired passport and booking a flight for wine travel, why not look at what’s outside your backyard? With the proximity of the Bucks County Wine Trail, wine enthusiasts can make a day or weekend of sampling locally made wines.
The post-season begins on Friday night for the #5 seeded Saucon Valley Panthers (6-4) as they travel to J. Birney Crum Stadium to mix it up with the #4 Allentown Central Catholic Vikings (6-4) in the PIAA District XI AAAA playoffs. The Panthers limp into the postseason being down a handful of two-way starters and face a Viking team that seemed to have gotten better and better as the season rolled along. Central defeated Bethlehem Catholic last week 31-24 and fell just short with their comeback effort against powerhouse Freedom 34-31. A win will keep the season alive for Saucon Valley while a loss brings about the end to their 2019 season.
Saucon Valley Karate Academy, which is located in Hellertown, had 44 competitors who collectively took home 56 medals participate in a recent multi-state championship in the Poconos. Academy owner Master Philip J. Geiter was promoted to 5th degree Master at the championship.
With Election Day now just days away, if you live in the borough of Hellertown you may want to know more about the five candidates who are running for borough council.
Registered voters in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township are preparing to cast their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. This election is as important as any other, with several contested races for positions that have the greatest impact on our daily lives.
A drive down Main Street with undimmed high beams Oct. 5 led to a traffic stop, which in turn led to the arrest of two individuals on drug and other charges, Hellertown Police said in a news release Tuesday.
Paulette M. “Polly” Bedics, 62, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
