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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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Visit Hellertown’s Restored 1872 Jail for Trick-or-Treat Oct. 28

Local history buffs and kids alike will receive a real treat when they visit Hellertown's recently stored 1872 jail during Trick-or-Treat in the borough on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Saucon Girls Soccer: Panthers Pound Patriots (Brought to You by Andrew & Sonya Hughes)

With their win over Freedom Saturday, Saucon Valley improved to 13-1 overall (11-0 in Colonial League), while with the loss, Freedom fell to 8-5-1 overall. The Panther girls face Quakertown on Monday.

Man Involved in Car Crash Had BAC of .35 Percent, Police Say

An Upper Saucon Township man is being charged with DUI after police say he was allegedly found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) more than four times the legal limit following a two-vehicle crash at Friedensville and Bingen roads in Lower Saucon Township last month.

Lower Saucon Police Scam Coronavirus
Unlocked Cars Targeted by Thieves on Apple Street, Peach Tree Lane

Lower Saucon Township Police are urging residents to lock their vehicles after they say a number of unlocked cars on two different township streets were entered with items taken from them during the overnight hours of Sunday-Monday.

Hellertown Police Vehicle
Hellertown Woman Charged With Simple Assault, Harassment

A 54-year-old Hellertown woman is facing two counts of simple assault and other charges related to an alleged domestic disturbance that occurred last week, according to police.

Gene L. Waterman, 77, of Coopersburg (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Gene L. Waterman, 77, of Coopersburg, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Back at Giant: Reward Point-Earned Thanksgiving Turkeys

If you enjoy getting a free Thanksgiving turkey with reward points you accumulate while grocery shopping, you will have another place to do that this year: Giant Food Stores.

Little Panther Rundown: Panthers vs. Palmerton Blue Bombers

The SVYSA's Week 3 slate of games were played on a very chilly and rainy morning in Palmerton against the host team, the Blue Bombers. The 120-Pound and 100-Pound divisions both recorded wins, while the Competitive Flags recorded their first loss of the season.

Meet Audrey Holland & Kelvin Gallard: 2018 SVHS Homecoming Court Members

Seniors Audrey Holland and Kelvin Gallard are members of the 2018 Saucon Valley High School Homecoming Court.

New Nitrogen Ice Cream/Cold Brew Coffee Shop Offers ‘Fantasy Fun’

If you like your ice cream extra creamy, your coffee extra smooth and your surroundings filled with unicorns, dragons, mermaids and other fantastical creatures, you'll certainly enjoy a trip to Mystical Treatsss, a unique ice cream shop, coffee bar and store that opens Wednesday at 1310 Main Street in Hellertown.