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The list of pros and cons one can write about I-78 and the effect its had on the Saucon Valley is long. One thing that can’t be denied, however, is that the highway–which opened nearly 30 years ago–changed life here forever.
A special anniversary celebration was held at Hellertown’s Edward A. Ackerman American Legion Post 397 Saturday. Both the local post and the national organization are commemorating 100 years of service to veterans in 2019.
Sometimes the weather suggests otherwise, but the 2019 PIAA spring sports season has officially sprung. What that means for the wonderful world of Saucon Valley Athletics is that baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and a little coed soccer are now under way. The Panthers are roaring to go. Today, we offer you a little snapshot of the Saucon Valley high school lacrosse programs. Check it out!
If you are not already familiar with “Mr. Saucon”, it is part variety show, part pageant and part fundraiser. Thursday night’s event was vaguely reminiscent of Chuck Barris’ Gong Show, although there was no gong. Mr. Saucon, being more comedy than anything else, is an annual event open to the community that provides a whole lot of entertainment. Best of all, Mr. Saucon is a fundraiser that helps fight pediatric cancer.
Robert Thomas Bannon, 70, of Lower Saucon Township died Friday, March 22, 2019 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
A local nonprofit is continuing its mission of helping local law enforcement and criminal justice organizations care for the working dogs who contribute so much to public safety.
The Bethlehem man accused of killing his 70-year-old mother inside her Lower Saucon Township home last month brutally beat and stabbed her, according to testimony by Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek that was heard in court Thursday morning.
Lower Saucon Township Police said Wednesday that in addition to another unlocked vehicle theft, they are also investigating a burglary that occurred in the 3200 block of Bingen Road last night.
Lower Saucon Township Police are reminding township residents and visitors to lock their cars after they say another theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred overnight Tuesday; the second such theft in as many days.
Sometimes the weather suggests otherwise, but the 2019 PIAA Spring Sports season has officially sprung. What that means for the wonderful world of Saucon Valley Athletics is that baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and a little coed soccer are now under way. The Panthers are roaring to go!
On Feb. 26 Just Born Quality Confections representatives presented St. Luke’s University Hospital-Bethlehem with a check for $5,000 to support the Mobile Market Voucher Pilot Program, a new St. Luke’s Healthy Living Initiative developed in partnership with the Kellyn Foundation.
Fifteen fire and EMT organizations in the 131st Legislative District have been awarded nearly $200,000 in funding through the 2018-2019 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) announced Tuesday.
Recent Panther high school sports victories were a cause for celebration in Hellertown Monday. A number of outstanding winter season student-athletes from Saucon Valley High School received special recognition from Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman and borough council members at the start of council’s Monday night meeting.
The cafe which specializes in serving up delicious nitrogen-frozen ice cream treats, artisanal coffees and more opened in October, and will celebrate its official grand opening and the arrival of spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Joan Louise Timer, 80, of Hellertown, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
If you’re beginning to plan your Easter dinner, Giant Food Stores wants you to know you can earn a free ham there this spring. Beginning Friday, March 22, customers can begin earning extra rewards points towards a free ham certificate when they shop using their BonusCard.
Lower Saucon Township Police said Monday they are investigating another theft from an unlocked vehicle in Polk Valley Park. Police said a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the park’s lower lot on Saturday, March 16 between 7 and 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Temple Grandin is an international pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals and a prominent autism advocate. Her life story was made into an Emmy-award winning movie starring Claire Danes.
A Hellertown borough man is charged with DUI at the highest rate of intoxication after borough police say he was allegedly determined to have a blood alcohol percentage of .27 percent following an accident at Hess Avenue and Clauser Street March 15.
