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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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Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating in Saucon Valley Sunday

To help local Trick-or-Treaters stay safe on Sunday, when Trick-or-Treat will be held in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township from 3 to 5 p.m., the Lower Saucon Township Police Department has shared safety tips.

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Hellertown Woman Pleads Guilty to Teen’s Statutory Sexual Assault

A Hellertown woman who was facing more than a dozen felony charges in a case in which police say she repeatedly had sex with a 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to statutory sexual assault in county court Friday.

Updated: Missing 16-Year-Old from Richland Twp. Found Safe, Police Say

The Richland Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Connor Guarassi-Burns, 16, who they say failed to return home from school on Friday, Oct. 26.

Just Married: Aubrey Lynn Herrera & Scott Louis Nocek Jr.

Aubrey Lynn Herrera and Scott Louis Nocek Jr. were united in matrimony at 3:30 in the afternoon on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at the Barn at Glistening Pond in Falls, Pa.

Katherine Cuono, 92, of West Bangor (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Katherine Cuono, 92, of West Bangor, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Teribio Cuono.

Hellertown’s Ironstone Barbell Offers 24/7 Fitness Close to Home

If you're looking for a convenient, affordable, flexible fitness option in the Saucon Valley, Ironstone Barbell at 910A Main Street in Hellertown just might fit the bill.

Little Panther Rundown: Saucon Valley vs. Palisades Pirates

On Oct. 13, in the final week of the regular season and with playoff spots on the line, the Little Panthers took on the visiting Palisades Pirates on a chilly, grey fall day. 

Helen F. Vargo, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Helen F. Vargo of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at the age of 98. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Registered Saucon Valley Voters Will Cast Votes on Tuesday, Nov. 6

In the past Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township have suffered from a lack of choice in most midterm elections. But times have changed and this election is as important as any other, with several contested races that have dramatically different candidates. Be a voter, but better yet, be an informed voter.

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New Gun Shop Owner Says Customer Service Will Set Him Apart

The owner of a new gun shop in Lower Saucon Township says he plans to differentiate himself from big-box firearms retailers by providing a higher level of customer service.