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The ceremonial scoop-and-scatter of shovelfuls of soil by officials at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus earlier this week marked the start of construction of the hospital’s new Women & Babies Pavilion, which will increase the community’s access to high-quality birthing, post-partum and newborn services, including neonatal intensive care.
Est. Read Time: 2 minsA small bridge that was closed nearly three years ago due to structural deficiency has reopened following the installation of a new span, township officials said Wednesday.
Est. Read Time: 2 minsLower Saucon Township Police Tuesday shared information about a suspicious incident that took place in a residential neighborhood over the weekend, and said the activity may not be an isolated incident.
Est. Read Time: 2 minsExcitement is building for the kickoff to the holiday season in Southern Lehigh, which will be at Coopersburg’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony the weekend after Thanksgiving.
It has been more than six months since the aroma of freshly-prepared Italian food regularly wafted across a busy section of Main Street in the heart of downtown Hellertown, and some residents are wondering if–or when–it will again.
Someone in upper Bucks County decided that Thanksgiving Eve was going to be Mischief Night, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin.
Social awareness can be improved by becoming an active observer, columnist Eric Bartosz writes. To work on improving yours, begin by thinking about one of your recent conversations and try to be as objective as possible in determining how focused you were on what the person was saying.
Richland Township Police and Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help with identifying five people who police say stole nearly $5,000 in merchandise from the Richland Township Walmart just outside Quakertown on Nov. 9.
Anthony J. Reier, 54, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Upper Nazareth Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Springfield Township Police Monday asked the public for help with their investigation into the theft of yard signs from a property near Springtown.
Bethlehem Police are investigating the assault of a college student near S. New and Morton streets Saturday as a case involving ethnic intimidation. A statewide civil rights organization Monday condemned what it called the “alleged racist attack targeting a Black student at Lehigh University.”
A weekend accident along River Road (Rt. 32) in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, occurred as a result of ice and the speed at which the driver was allegedly traveling, Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin said Monday.
The sentence “All I want for Christmas is…” often ends with the name of a popular toy, a trendy article of clothing or an exotic vacation locale. In Lehigh Valley municipalities like the City of Bethlehem and Lower Saucon Township, however, what many officials may be asking Santa for this holiday season is a bit more practical: more police officers.
The Fresh Market is inviting its one-million-plus Ultimate Loyalty Experience members to help make a difference the weekend after Thanksgiving by participating in its “Members Helping Millions” initiative–with the goal of helping to provide more than a million meals to people in need this holiday season.
Police said the burglary that is now under investigation occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 1700 block of Hawthorne Road.
Saucon Source congratulates all of these Saucon Valley Middle School students for their academic achievement. Keep up the great work!
The transition from warmer-than-average fall weather to wintry conditions eastern Pennsylvania has been experiencing could culminate Friday with a chance of snow squalls, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
Columnist Eric Bartosz has a short list of high-impact habits that will allow you to make significant strides in your self-management pursuits.
If someone you know is a fan of the Saucon Rail Trail, you now have a limited-time opportunity to purchase branded merchandise for them for the holidays.
UPDATE (Thursday, Nov. 17, 1:10 p.m.): The Springfield Township Police Department have announced on Crimewatch that Hunter Lambert “has been located and is safe.” Police thanked everyone who assisted in the search for Lambert.
John Nespoli, President of the St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Lehighton and Carbon campuses, was chosen by the Boy Scouts of America’s Minsi Trails Council to receive its 2022 Carbon County Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen award. He received the award Oct. 27 during a dinner held at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
Claudia J. Frederick, 67, of Upper Saucon Township, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Luke’s. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
If it seems early in the season for snowflakes to be in the forecast, that’s because it is. Snow in mid-November is relatively rare in the Lehigh Valley area, but that’s what the National Weather Service says some areas may see Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin said Monday they are investigating a road rage incident that took place recently in upper Bucks County.
If you wanted to get a head start–or wrap up–your holiday shopping in Hellertown Saturday, the places to be were the PTO-sponsored Holiday Market at Saucon Valley Elementary School and Christ Lutheran Church’s Holiday Bazaar.
South Bethlehem revitalization efforts received a symbolic boost last week, with a groundbreaking for an E. Third Street rehabilitation project that was years in the making.
A South Bethlehem landmark will soon be in the limelight thanks to a popular TV series whose stars explore paranormal activity at well-known locations throughout the U.S.
Robert Paul Snyder, 88, of South Whitehall Township, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in South Whitehall Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
With many Americans eating more plant-based food, the popularity of vegan cuisine is on the rise, and thus it should come as no surprise that a popular vendor at Hellertown’s weekly Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market specializes in it.
Veterans Day 2022 turned out to be a wet one, but the rain that began falling Friday morning didn’t deter dozens of local residents from gathering at Union Cemetery in Hellertown to recognize the sacrifices made by their hometown heroes.
Saucon Source congratulates all of the Saucon Valley High School students named to the honor roll for their academic achievement. Keep up the great work!
Jean D. Wagner, 94, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
A local man is wanted on an arrest warrant issued by Lower Saucon Township Police for allegedly defrauding a resident out of nearly $15,000 last year.
Susan E. Carl, 76, of Lower Saucon Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.