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Helen Behe

Helen Behe

Helen Behe is an MFA graduate of DeSales University and a resident of Hellertown. She enjoys woodburning and vintage video games, and plans to pursue an English PhD.

Helen's Latest Articles

Saucon Valley Eagles Fan Report: Oct. 30, 2024

Lucy of Hellertown says that after Sunday's victory over Cincinnati, it looks like the Eagles are "finally waking up and becoming playoff-ready.ā€ Saucon Source columnist and Eagles fan Helen Behe also has thoughts about the team's latest win.

Then & Now with Kindred Spirits: Part One

The bell on the door chimes as I step inside Kindred Spirits, escaping a bizarrely warm 80-degree day in late October. When contrasted with the heat and traffic of Water Street, the herbal smells and soothing music inside Kindred Spirits is especially calming. I’m here to chat with store owner June Rose, who is all smiles when given the opportunity to discuss her beloved New Age shop.

The Saucon Valley Eagles Fan Report: Oct. 16, 2024

Saucon Source columnist and Eagles fan Helen Behe shares her thoughts about the hometown team in this new biweekly series.

Then and Now: History Through the Hellertown Streets

In Hellertown, hundreds of years' worth of history can be found in the borough's collection of street names.

Then & Now: Hellertown Post Office Delivers Small Town Charm

Just like the fictional town of Mayberry on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' Hellertown has a post office that contributes greatly to the health and happiness of its residents. Postmaster Joe DiRusso is proud to be part of his community's postal legacy.

Then and Now: Hellertown’s Laubach Jail

Is the old Laubach jail haunted? As Halloween draws ever closer, you might consider stopping by for your own investigation.

Then & Now with Vassi’s Drive-In: Part Two

Situated at the Hellertown exit off I-78, Vassi's Drive-In serves both travelers and local customers. The pleasant mix of new and familiar faces often fosters interesting conversations.

Then & Now with Vassi’s Drive-In: Part One

One of the first things travelers see when coming off I-78 in Hellertown is a sign for Vassi's Drive-In, advertising ā€œFresh, fast, deliciousā€ eats. It’s an irresistible invitation for travelers, some of whom undoubtedly have been subsisting on granola bars and peanut butter sandwich crackers.

Then & Now: Hellertown’s Detwiller Plaza

Containing two of Hellertown's most beloved landmarks, the borough's Detwiller Plaza has become a time capsule. Helen Behe explains how in 'Then & Now.'

Then and Now with Klotz’s Bait & Tackle Shop

With trout season having recently begun, Helen Behe stopped into Klotz’s Bait and Tackle Shop in Hellertown to see how things are going.