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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

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Bear Sighting in Lower Saucon Confirmed By Police

Lower Saucon Township Police Monday confirmed a sighting of a bear in the 2200 block of Summit Drive, which is off Overlook Drive near Polk Valley Road.

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Patricia A. Christian, 66, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Patricia A. Christian, 66, of Hellertown, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

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Police Searching for Driver Who Sideswiped Stopped Cars on I-78

Pennsylvania State Police at Fogelsville are searching for the driver of a vehicle who they say sideswiped two other vehicles that were stopped in road work-related traffic near mile marker 61 on I-78 east in Upper Saucon Township shortly after midnight on Nov. 18.

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Man is Missing and Endangered, Springfield Police Say

Springfield Township Police are asking for the public's help with locating a 33-year-old man they say is missing and endangered, however they said in a post on their Crimewatch website Monday that anyone in contact with him should use caution.

Scammer Threatens to Kill Victims If They Don’t Send Money, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police are warning residents about a frightening new phone scam in which a caller reportedly threatens to kill the victim if they don't send him money.

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Police Investigating Drifting Drive Burglary

Springfield Township Police said Monday that they're investigating a burglary in the 3200 block of Drifting Drive, which is north of Springtown.

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Joseph Samuel Forte, 87, of Bethlehem Township (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Joseph Samuel Forte, 87, Bethlehem Township died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Anderson Campus. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

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Patricia A. Dembrosky, 77, of Hanover Township (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Patricia A. Dembrosky, 77, of Hanover Township died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House, Forest Hill, Md. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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Local Author Larry Deibert Rises Above Challenges With New Book

Saucon Valley author Larry Deibert is promoting his newest book, The Christmas City Angel, which tells the story of Victoria Christmas. He'll be at several local bookstores and businesses to sign copies of it this month.

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Share a Photo of Your Holiday Lights, Help Local Families in Need

Saucon Source wants to help local families in need this Christmas, and we're asking for you to do something simple in order to do that: share a photo of your holiday light display with us and the community.