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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. A Bethlehem native, he has a Bachelor’s degree in history and has maintained a lifelong affinity for the subject. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership. He thanks the community, whose continued support makes this site possible.

Josh's Latest Articles

Man Found With Meth Syringe Following Fight in Street, Police Say

A man and woman are facing charges after Hellertown police say they allegedly caused a disturbance by fighting in the street in the 400 block of Northampton Street at around 7:45 a.m. Dec. 29.

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Quakertown Area Bank Robbed on New Year’s Eve

The year 2018 ended with a scare for some employees working at a Quakertown area bank, which police say was robbed Monday afternoon.

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Saucon Rotarians Present Donation to ShelterBox USA

ShelterBox USA, a global relief agency, received a substantial donation from a local service organization during a presentation held in the The Beam Yard Dining Room at Steel Club in Hellertown Friday.

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Hellertown Lions Treat Local Seniors to Free Holiday Dinner

The Hellertown Lions hosted their third annual Holiday Dinner at St. George's Episcopal Church in Hellertown Dec. 16. The dinner, held to honor the senior citizens of the Saucon Valley area, was attended by 85 participants.

Local Business Will Collect Your Christmas Tree, Curbside

As a community-related fundraiser, a Hellertown business is again planning to pick up Christmas trees curbside and take them to the Saucon Valley Recycling Center for disposal or to a local farm to be eaten by animals.

Raymond J. Chernaskey, 64, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Raymond J. Chernaskey, 64, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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Occupational Therapist Finds Back Pain Relief at St. Luke’s (Sponsored)

As an occupational therapist, Scott Particka knows about healing. So when it came time to heal his spine, he chose the Comprehensive Spine program at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

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Helen A. Buchanan, 78, of Moore Township (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Helen A. Buchanan, 78, of Moore Township, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at VNA Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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2018 Was a Wet One in Saucon Valley. How Much Did it Rain?

If you had to summarize the local weather this past year with a single word, most likely it would be "wet." And you wouldn't be mistaken in characterizing 2018 as soggy.

Milagros M. (MonFero) Walters, 76, Formerly of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Milagros M. (MonFero) Walters, 76, formerly of Hellertown, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.