St. Michael the Archangel Launching New Pre-K Program (Sponsored)

By: Josh Popichak | 7 hours ago

Pre-kindergarten choices in the Saucon Valley area are expanding thanks to St. Michael the Archangel School, which is launching a Pre-K program at its Coopersburg campus Aug. 28.

School Official: Police Have ID’ed IP Address Threatening Email Came From

Lower Saucon Township Police are closer to solving a case involving a threatening email that was sent to approximately 350 Saucon Valley eighth and ninth grade students Tuesday, acting district superintendent Dr. Susan Mowrer-Benda said in an email to parents Wednesday.

Do You Support Banning Confederate Flag Displays in SV Schools? (POLL)

Do you agree with Saucon Valley’s Equity & Inclusion Committee? Or do you believe banning symbols–even potentially offensive symbols such as the Confederate flag–represents an infringement upon First Amendment rights?

Meanings Behind Historic Tombstones Will Be Subject of Talk

By: Josh Popichak | 22 hours ago

Have you ever wondered about the symbolism of historic tombstones and cemetery monuments you might have seen throughout the area? Continue Reading →

2nd Saucon Harvest Festival Set for Oct. 14, Will Benefit Youth Sports

By: Josh Popichak | 22 hours ago

The second annual Saucon Harvest Festival featuring live music, food, drink and more, and benefiting Saucon Valley youth sports teams, will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 from noon to 7 p.m. in Hellertown’s Dimmick Park. Continue Reading →

Lower Saucon Township Police Launch Community Crime Map

By: Josh Popichak | August 16, 2017

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department is now providing a way for the public to stay informed about crime and reportable car crashes in the township: an online crime map called Community Crime Map that maps crime, provides information and is updated daily. Continue Reading →

Michael Lee Emmen, 35, of Reeders (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

By: Josh Popichak | August 16, 2017

Michael Lee Emmen, 35, of Reeders, Monroe County, died Aug. 13, 2017 in Springdale, Ark., as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition. Continue Reading →

Over a Month Man Stole 46 Energy Drinks, 2 Tastykakes from Store, Police Say

By: Josh Popichak | August 16, 2017

A Bethlehem man has been charged with retail theft after Lower Saucon Township Police say he repeatedly stole energy drinks from Giant Food Store. Continue Reading →

‘Threatening’ Email Sent to 8th and 9th Grade Saucon Students

By: Josh Popichak | August 15, 2017

Although school won’t be back in session for about two weeks, an email that was sent to hundreds of Saucon Valley students Tuesday is being taken seriously and investigated by police because of its threatening content, officials said. Continue Reading →

Lower Saucon PD Wants to ID Pair Who Allegedly Stole Gun from Unlocked Car

By: Josh Popichak | August 15, 2017

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department has released surveillance images of a pair of men they say are suspects in the theft of a handgun from an unlocked car on Fieldstone Drive in the Woodfields neighborhood last week. Continue Reading →

Starting the Day the Positive Way: The First 17 Seconds Are Key

By: Amy Musser | August 15, 2017

When we first wake, the first 17 seconds are the most important seconds of our day. Positivity and gratitude are the keys to manifesting the day we desire. Continue Reading →

Christ Lutheran Hellertown Plans Annual Day of Service, All Are Invited

By: Josh Popichak | August 15, 2017

Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown, 69 Main St., will host its annual day of service and fellowship for the community on Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Continue Reading →

2 Port-a-Potties Knocked Over at Reading Drive Trailhead

By: Josh Popichak | August 15, 2017

Lower Saucon Township Police said Tuesday they are investigating a case of criminal mischief at the Saucon Rail Trail’s Reading Drive trailhead, 1770 Reading Drive, in which two portable bathrooms or ‘Port-a-Potties’ were knocked over sometime Monday night. Continue Reading →

PIAA Panther Preseason Practice Panorama

By: Keith Riefenstahl | August 14, 2017

Monday marked the start of the 2017-2018 PIAA Fall sports season for high schools all across Pennsylvania. Hundreds of student-athletes representing Saucon Valley cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, marching band, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis and volleyball were all hard at work honing their craft and getting ready for a new year. After a couple months of relative quiet, the Panther campus burst to life. Check out some of the scenes here. Continue Reading →

ABC News Filming Documentary About ‘Racial Tensions’ in SVSD: School Official

By: Josh Popichak | August 14, 2017

A Saucon Valley School District official told parents and students in a letter last week that ABC News is currently in the process of filming a documentary about racial tensions in the area to air on A&E Network. Continue Reading →

Saucon Valley HS 4th Quarter Honor Roll (June 2017)

By: Josh Popichak | August 14, 2017

Congratulations to all the SVHS students who made the honor roll in the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. Continue Reading →

Saucon Valley HS Teacher Recipient of Math Education Award

By: Josh Popichak | August 14, 2017

Saucon Valley High School teacher Elizabeth (Lisa) Allen was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Education Award by the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) at their 66th annual conference in Harrisburg Aug. 3. Continue Reading →

What’s on Tap for 2017 Hellertown-Lower Saucon Community Day?

By: Josh Popichak | August 13, 2017

The 16th annual Hellertown-Lower Saucon Community Day will be held in Dimmick Park this Saturday, Aug. 19, and although much will remain the same, this year there are a few changes to the popular event attendees should know about. Continue Reading →