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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.

Josh's Latest Articles

Tornado Watch Issued for Northampton, Lehigh Counties

It may be autumn but that doesn't mean severe weather can't strike our area, as evidenced by the fact that the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 11 p.m. The watch covers Northampton and Lehigh counties, along with much of the state outside southeastern Pennsylvania.

Living Sign Plan: Barberry Bushes Out, Emerald Gem Boxwoods In

A plan to spell out "Hellertown" using barberry bushes in front of the Dimmick Park bandshell was altered Monday night at the suggestion of Mayor David Heintzelman, with whom the idea originated.

Wescosville Man Had Over a Pound of Pot, Police Say

A Wescosville man is facing charges after Hellertown Police say he was found to be in possession of more than a pound of marijuana following a traffic stop at Water and Front streets Sept. 24.

Resident: Neighborhood ‘Traumatized’ by Maintenance Building Proposal

The affect of a proposal to build a 17,000 square-foot Hellertown Public Works Department maintenance building on vacant land in the middle of a borough neighborhood has been traumatic, a resident told borough council Monday night.

Live Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Dimmick Park, Council Decides

Borough council Monday unanimously voted to accept a recommendation by a Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce committee that a real tree be used to decorate the park this year.

Girls Tennis Team Helps Fund Art Cart That Comforted Woman with Cancer

The Saucon Valley High School Girls Tennis Team has made a donation toward the Art Cart at St. Luke’s University Hospital’s Bethlehem campus in memory of Erica Curtis, a woman who died at age 40 in May after a two-year battle with cancer.

Teen Reportedly Pointed Gun at Person Near Steel City Park, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a Hellertown teen will be charged with terroristic threats because of an incident that allegedly occurred in the township's Steel City section over the weekend.

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14-Year-Old Swung Pipe at Dad, Threatened Him, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township teen is facing charges after police say he allegedly threatened to cause bodily harm to his father and swung a pipe at him.

Francis V. ‘Frank’ Kostelnik, MD, of Springtown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Francis V. 'Frank' Kostelnik, M.D., of Springtown, Bucks County, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Fellowship Manor-Whitehall after a long illness. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

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Hellertown Student Helps The Allentown Band Digitize Archives

The first step in the digital preservation of The Allentown Band's archives began this summer with the help of Helen Ranieri-Cordes '21, of Hellertown, who is a double major in business and media & communication.