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.
Lower Saucon Township Police are seeking the owner of a money pouch that was found last week near the American Family thrift store at 1804 Leithsville Road, near the Hellertown borough line.
Rocket is a 6-year-old beagle-pug mix. He is a medium-size dog and is neutered as well as housetrained. He has been at the Center for about six weeks. Visit him at the Canine Main Kennel.
The smile on Jessica Reith’s face is warm when she dons her special USA Gymnastics shirt. Back in April, though, Jessica’s sunshine smile turned into a rainy day frown after the then-11-year-old slipped and fell off the balance beam, fracturing the tibia in her right leg. This extraordinary athlete staged an extraordinary comeback in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network physical therapists and trainers.
The Hellertown Historical Society's annual Holiday Open House will be held Friday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Tavern Room located in the lower level of the Historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill.
This holiday season, Fountain Hill business owners are trying to help promote the unique 'Hiller' identity with an alliance that's sponsoring a Small Business Saturday free passport event and a chance to win a $100 gift card Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beef jerky has come a long way from what it once was, and if you don't believe that, you owe it to yourself to visit Easton House of Jerky, which is owned by Hellertown residents Jason and Gwen Boyle.
The reality of distracted driving and how it can shatter lives in seconds was brought home for Saucon Valley High School students Wednesday with a presentation by Philadelphia-area attorney Joel Feldman, who lost his 21-year-old daughter in a distracted driving accident.
Stanley D. Sloyer, 81, formerly of Lower Saucon Township died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.
Expected to be bigger than ever, this year's Hellertown Light Up Night in Dimmick Park will be held Friday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. (no rain/snow date), and everyone is invited to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in Saucon Valley.