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.
Incidents involving tractor-trailers exiting I-78 at Rt. 412 and proceeding down narrow borough side streets only to become stuck when they cannot turn around is continuing unabated.
Katherine E. Stanton, 82, of Hellertown, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Gail A. Priestas, 63, of Voorhees, N.J., formerly of Lower Saucon Township, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at Cooper University Hospital, Camden, N.J. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
A Lower Saucon Township resident implored township council to ask Police Chief Tom Barndt to beef up the police presence along a section of Black River Road where he said aggressive drivers could cause an accident.
Sweet Bob Marley is a nine-year-old Shih Tzu mix who should be adopted out with his brother Gizmo, since they have been together since they were puppies and rely on each other. Meet them at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Elizabeth R. Jani, 83, of Bingen, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
John McConaghy, 72, of 737 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pa., entered into eternal life on Nov. 2, 2018. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
This Christmas season the Players of the Stage present the Charles Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist' (adapted by Joellen Bland) to benefit the Allentown Rescue Mission.
A year-and-a-half after it was filed by a district family the Saucon Valley School District has agreed to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit that alleged a failure by district officials to deal with racial harassment and threats against two black students.