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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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Tim Silfies
WATCH: 7th Dist. Candidate Tim Silfies’ Town Hall in Hellertown

PA 7th District Libertarian candidate for U.S. Congress Tim Silfies spoke to local residents and answered questions from them at a town hall meeting at Christ Lutheran Hellertown Wednesday night.

Marty Nothstein
WATCH: 7th Dist. Candidate Marty Nothstein’s Town Hall in Hellertown

PA 7th District Republican candidate for U.S. Congress Marty Nothstein spoke to local residents and answered questions from them at a town hall meeting at Christ Lutheran Hellertown Thursday night.

Little Panther Rundown
Little Panther Rundown: The 120s Topple the Bangor Slaters

This week's playoff contest was moved to Sunday morning and played on a surprisingly decent condition field at Dimmick Park in Hellertown. It featured the only remaining Panther team--the 120 Pound Varsity team--vs. the Bangor Slaters.

Found Pit Bull
Update: Female Pit Bull Found Running Loose in Lower Saucon is Adopted

A dog found running on Rt. 378 Saturday morning around 11 a.m. is now being cared for by the Lower Saucon Township Police Department at their kennel.

Water Street Bridge
Water Street Bridge Closed Following Flooding

The Water Street Bridge in Hellertown and Lower Saucon remains closed until at least 9 a.m. Sunday, when PennDOT officials will re-evaluate its integrity after the water level of the Saucon Creek recedes.

Tornado, Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Saucon Valley Area

Severe weather impacting east central Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue both tornado and flash flood warnings for the Saucon Valley and other nearby areas late Friday evening.

Hellertown Library
Library Board Seeks Applicants for Trustee Vacancies

The Hellertown Area Library announced that there will be two vacancies on the library’s Board of Trustees effective Dec. 31. One must be a resident of either Hellertown Borough or Lower Saucon Township to apply.

Quakertown Police Cite 33 Drivers for Crosswalk Violations

The Quakertown Police Department said Friday that it is reminding drivers that its officers 'will be proactively enforcing violations at pedestrian crosswalks.'

Lower Saucon Police Scam Coronavirus
Man Involved in Lower Saucon Accident Was DUI, Police Say

A man who was involved in a two-car accident at Rt. 378 and Mountain Drive Oct. 19 was allegedly driving under the influence at the time, Lower Saucon Township Police said Friday.

Former SVHS Football Coach Killed in Lehigh Twp. Accident

Dick Bowman, who led the Saucon Valley High School football team from 2002 to 2006, was killed Friday in a crash involving his vehicle and a dump truck at Rts. 248 and 273 in Lehigh Township, Northampton County.