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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.

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Oberdorf
Mary Ellen Oberdorf, 74, of Emmaus (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Mary Ellen Oberdorf, 74, of Emmaus, died at home on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of Bonita M. (Sonntag) Oberdorf and the late Richard C. Oberdorf.

Historical Society Open House
Photos: Festive Yule Tidings at Historical Society’s Open House

It was an evening filled with food, fun, friendship and festivity at the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Friday, where the Hellertown Historical Society hosted its annual Holiday Open House in the building's Tavern Room.

Seth Mull Serial Rapes
Lower Saucon Man Convicted of Rapes, Holding Women as Slaves

A Lower Saucon Township man was found guilty of raping three women and holding them in involuntary servitude in separate incidents that occurred in Bethlehem, Hanover Township, Northampton County, and Philadelphia in September and October 2017 following a jury trial in Easton this week.

Lower Saucon Police Scam Coronavirus
Man Involved in Leithsville Road Accident Charged With DUI, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police said Thursday that a 67-year-old Kintnersville man will be charged with DUI and two other misdemeanors as a result of a two-vehicle accident in the 1900 block of Leithsville Road in which he was allegedly involved on Nov. 15.

Racism Lawsuit SVSD Taxes Bullying
School Board Hires New Assistant District Superintendent

Saucon Valley School District will have a new assistant superintendent, after the school board Tuesday approved hiring Dr. Kristine Rosenberger to take over that role, effective upon her release from her current employer.

E Saucon Street Altercation
E. Saucon Street ‘Altercation’ Leads to Drug Discovery, Police Say

An altercation between a man and woman in the 100 block of E. Saucon Street on Nov. 29 drew police officers to the scene and resulted in the discovery of drugs inside a home there, Hellertown police said Wednesday.

Abigail Rakos NICU Scholarship Nursing
Former St. Luke’s NICU Patient Awarded St. Luke’s Nursing School Scholarship (Sponsored)

Abigail Rakos, 19, of Jim Thorpe, plans to begin her career where she spent the first four months of her life--at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Bethlehem Campus. A $22,500 scholarship to attend St. Luke’s School of Nursing has kept her dream plans on course.

Hellertown Borough Hall Tax
Hellertown Borough Council Adopts Budget With .75 Mill Tax Hike

Amid resident concerns about public safety, Hellertown Borough Council Monday adopted a 2019 budget that includes a .75 mill tax increase for property owners, which left few happy faces in council chambers.

Ken Solt Realtor Zoning Hearing Board
Realtor Appointed to Fill Vacancy on Borough Zoning Hearing Board

A local realtor was appointed by borough council Monday to fill a vacancy on the Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board.

Camel
Mayor Says Plan for 2019 Light Up Night is to ‘Top the Camel’

Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman Monday issued a challenge of sorts to both himself and others involved in organizing the borough's annual Light Up Night event, which kickstarts the holiday season in Saucon Valley and this year was attended by several thousand people.