Police
Man Loses Nearly $30,000 in ‘Auto Broker’ Scam, Police Say
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A Milford Township, Bucks County man lost nearly $30,000 in an online automotive scam earlier this month, Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin said Thursday.
Fork’d Handmade Pierogies Make Fire Station Culinary Destination
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If you’re looking for authentic midwestern pierogies in the Lehigh Valley, look no further than Fork’d Handmade Pierogies in Lower Saucon Fire Rescue’s Leithsville fire station on Rt. 412 south of Hellertown.
Hellertown Borough Councilman Announces Campaign for Fourth Term
Hellertown Borough Council member Tom Rieger announced Friday that he will seek a fourth term on council this year. Rieger currently serves as council president.
Panther Wrestlers Advance Four in PIAA Tourney
Five Saucon Valley wrestlers fought their way out of the District XI championships last weekend to advance into Saturday’s PIAA Southeast Regional Tournament. Four of those five have now qualified to compete in a “COVID Era” PIAA East Super-Regional. Liam Scrivanich (160), Jake Jones (172), Ty Csencsits (189) and Dante Mahaffey (215) each battled their way through the field to keep their wrestling seasons alive by securing a top-five finish. Scrivanich and Jones are sophomores, Csencsits and Mahaffey are juniors. Junior Cael Markle (145), unfortunately fell in the blood-round to finish sixth overall. Only the top five advance.
Former Pa. Health Secretary Grilled During Capitol Hill Hearing
Pennsylvania’s former top health official at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday faced a tirade from a Republican senator about gender-affirmation surgery for minors, as well as criticism about the state’s response to the pandemic.
Community
Watch: Fountain Hill Public Works Removes Snow from Streets
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The public works department in Fountain Hill is getting a helping hand from Mother Nature this week as crews attempt to remove large snow piles from borough streets.
Obituaries
Arlene G. Koch, 75, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Arlene G. Koch, 75, of Lower Saucon Township died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Former Bethlehem Police Officer Announces Run for District Judge
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A former law enforcement officer and Bethlehem resident has announced his candidacy for district judge. Van A. Scott Sr. is seeking the seat previously held by the late Magisterial District Judge Wayne Maura, who died unexpectedly in November.
Community
St. Luke’s Treats 1,000th COVID Patient with Antibody Therapy
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St. Luke’s University Health Network announced Wednesday that it had treated its 1,000th COVID-19 patient with life-saving monoclonal antibody (MAB) therapy.
Featured in Category
The Word of the Month is Perseverance: Bar Talk With Eric Bartosz
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Perseverance and building up your grit are mental muscles developed through repetition. Like any muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes, and the workout itself gets locked in as a habit.
Police
Woman, 87, Victim of Burglary by ‘Water Testing Crew,’ Police Say
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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident in Milford Township in which they say an 87-year-old resident was preyed upon by several men posing as a “water testing crew.”
Obituaries
Jean M. Seibel, 91, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Jean M. Seibel, 91, of Lower Saucon Township, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Obituaries
Pauline Emma Orban, 88, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Pauline Emma Orban, 88, of Bethlehem, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Public Works Gets High Marks for Hellertown Snow Removal Efforts
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Have you been able to drive easily through Hellertown lately or park along Main Street without a problem? If so, you can thank the borough’s public works department for that.
Obituaries
Stanley R. ‘Rocky’ Glosan, 84, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Stanley R. “Rocky” Glosan, 84, of Hellertown, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
District XI Wrestling
Csencsits, Mahaffey Bring Home District XI Wrestling Gold!
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At the end of the Sunday session Saucon Valley juniors Ty Csencsits (189) and Dante Mahaffey (215) left the Chrin Center as 2021 District XI Champions. Cael Markle (145), Liam Scrivanich (160) and Jake Jones (172) finished as runner-ups. All five punched their ticket to the PIAA Southeast Regional competition that will be held Saturday at Central Dauphin East High School.
Schools
More Snow! Expect Another Round of Winter Weather Before Warm-up
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If you’re tired of snow, the good news is that a warm-up is on the way. The bad news is that before temperatures begin to rise, another round of snow is also expected.
Police
Flight from Fish Commission Officer Preceded Wreck: State Police
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A Bucks County man is facing numerous charges after Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin say he crashed the vehicle as he allegedly attempted to flee from a state Fish and Boat Commission officer Friday morning.
District XI Wrestling
Panther Wrestling District XI Wrap-up: Day One
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In the year of COVID-19 Chad Shirk and his Saucon Valley Panthers have successfully, yet precariously, navigated their way around the pandemic and into the District XI individual championships. Hosted by the Charles Chrin Center in Palmer Township and with doors closed to all spectators, the Panthers took to the mat for the opening day of the two-day tourney. On the other side of it all, the top two wrestlers in each of the thirteen weight classes will advance to the PIAA Southeast Regional next Saturday at Central Dauphin East High School.
Business
Peeps & Company Closes at Promenade Shops
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Another business in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley has closed its doors, adding to the Center Valley lifestyle center’s list of more than two dozen vacancies.
Community
Man Who Beat COVID After Receving Last Rites Credits St. Luke’s
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Tom Brugger of Bethlehem Township was living the good life as a 70-something semi-retiree. Healthy and high-energy, his days were a mix of exercise, walks with his wife, Joanne, and a part-time job in bar security. Then COVID hit in March, and their nightmare began.
Business
Company Scheduling Interviews for 200 Jobs Paying $23/Hr. and Up
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A major distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America announced this week that is seeking job applicants for 200 “competitive-paying” positions in a warehouse it operates near Allentown.
In Art Establishment’s Special Visions Show, Special Artists Shine
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The Art Establishment’s annual Special Visions art show will be held as a virtual event in 2021 in response to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The show features work by artists with special needs, and it is held each March in observance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Community
Applicants Sought for School Crossing Guard Position
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The Hellertown Police Department announced Wednesday that applicants are now being sought for the position of school crossing guard.
Bethlehem
St. Luke’s, Hispanic Center Offering COVID Vaccine Friday, Saturday
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South Side Bethlehem neighbors and nearby residents, age 65 and older, are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine shot during a two-day event at the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley (HCLV) this Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20.
COVID
Pa. Has a Moderna Vaccine Shortage; Here’s What You Should Know
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As many as 100,000 Pennsylvanians receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could have their injections pushed back over the next three weeks, the Department of Health announced Wednesday, as the agency revealed that errors in managing Moderna inventory have led to a shortage of second-dose shots.
Government
Upper Saucon Township Approves COVID Vaccine Incentive for Staff
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Employees of Upper Saucon Township who may be anxious about receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine now have 200 more reasons to calmly roll up their sleeves.
Community
Winter Storm Warning: 5-8 Inches of Snow Forecast for Thursday
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Tuesday night’s predicted ice storm never materialized, but lovers of snow and ice need not fret. Yet another winter storm has set its sights on Pennsylvania, with the next round of winter weather forecast to begin late Wednesday night and continue into Friday.
Elections
Montgomery Co. Commissioner Declares Run for Governor
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Joe Gale, a Montgomery County commissioner who says he wants to roll back Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law, announced on Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022.
Featured in Category
George Joseph Kulanko Jr., 75, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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George Joseph Kulanko Jr., 75, formerly of Fountain Hill and more recently of Hellertown, died on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Obituaries
James E. Youngkin, 80, of Magnolia, N.J. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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James E. Youngkin, 80, of Magnolia, N.J., died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at the Cooper University Hospital, Camden, N.J. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
Beef Meyers
Todd A. ‘Beef’ Meyers, 62, of Lower Macungie (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Todd A. “Beef” Meyers, 62, of Lower Macungie Township, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Police
Who Stole Vehicle in Durham Township?
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Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a property in Durham Township, Bucks County.
Community
Census Data Delay Jeopardizes Transparency of Pa.’s Redistricting
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Lawmakers will likely get half as much time to draw the state’s new legislative and congressional maps, worrying redistricting advocates who have long fought for a more open process.