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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

Brian Otto Pain Disaster Relief
Disaster Aid Volunteer Helps Others After Pain Relief from St. Luke’s (Sponsored)

Brian Otto, 61, had been suffering with severe knee pain for nine years since injuring his knee playing volleyball. An American Red Cross volunteer, Otto is back to helping others thanks to a Dorsal Ganglion Root (DRG) stimulator he received at St. Luke's.

Larry P. Eisenhart
Larry P. Eisenhart, 72, Formerly of Coopersburg (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Larry P. Eisenhart, 72, formerly of Coopersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at Lehigh Center, Macungie. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Police Seek 2 Men in ‘Big Horn’ Dodge Ram Following Alleged Dispute

Hellertown Police are asking for the public's help with locating two men in a Dodge Ram pickup truck who they say were allegedly involved in a dispute at the Cigarette Outlet, 873 Main St., on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at approximately 8:24 p.m.

Lawmaker Wants Fines for Drivers Who Don’t Remove Snow, Ice from Cars

State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) says Pennsylvania should join states like New Jersey and Connecticut by allowing law enforcement officers to stop and fine individuals for not removing snow and ice from the tops of their vehicles.

bank robbery suspect
Coopersburg Bank Robbed, Police Hope to ID Suspect

The Lafayette Ambassador Bank on Rt. 309 and Landis Street in Coopersburg was robbed Wednesday, Dec. 19 at around 9 a.m., Lower Saucon Township police said Thursday in a post on their Crimewatch page.

Edna M. Shup, 90, of Springfield (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Edna M. Shup, 90, of Springfield Township, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Lights
Photos of Holiday Lights Mean Donations to Local Food Banks

Saucon Source has committed to donate $1 per Christmas lights photo to help the two local food banks in Lower Saucon Township. This donation will be matched by two other local businesses: Heintzelman Funeral Home of Hellertown and Bob's Valley Wide Carpet Care of Bethlehem.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in Lower Saucon Township

A subsidiary of a Minnesota company has been issued a permit by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to open a medical marijuana dispensary in the Saucon Square shopping center on Rt. 378 in Lower Saucon Township.

Saucon Valley Girls B-Ballers Lose Home Opener to Notre Dame (Brought to You by Andrew & Sonya Hughes)
Mayor for the Day
Boys Get to Experience Life as Hellertown’s ‘Mayor for the Day’

Two lucky lads who attend St. Theresa School in Hellertown were the envy of their classmates last week when they had a unique opportunity to experience what it's like to be Hellertown's "Mayor for the Day."