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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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Warren Lee Knappenberger, 77, Formerly of Birch Road, Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Warren Lee Knappenberger, 77, formerly of Birch Road, Hellertown, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Op-Ed: Redistricting Reform Failure Reinforces Need for Change

'Pennsylvania voters need to be able to enact constitutional amendments and other legislation avoiding the legislature when there is a log jam in Harrisburg, which recently is often the case,' says State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18).

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Woman Who Caused Injury Accident Was DUI, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police said Wednesday that they have charged a 19-year-old woman with one count of misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and two traffic-related summary offenses.

Mixed Use Property on Front, Main Streets: What Should Go There?

An unusal opportunity exists for an entrepeneur or developer to purchase nearly an entire block of real estate with frontage on both Main and Front streets in Hellertown borough. How do you think it should be redeveloped?

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Hellertown Man Charged in 2 Alleged Richland Twp. Incidents

A Hellertown man is facing charges in two separate alleged incidents that Richland Township Police say occurred in August.

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St. Luke’s Earns Top Honors for Organ Donation (Sponsored)

St. Luke’s University Health Network has been recognized for its significant commitment to raising awareness of the need for organ donations by the Hospital & Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).

SVSD Should ‘Get With the Times’, Hire Officer, Resident Tells Board

'I keep asking myself, 'Why is Saucon Valley School District the only public school district in Lehigh and Northampton County that doesn't have any other type of external security, like a school resource officer?'' Lower Saucon Township resident David Repyneck told the school board Tuesday. 'I think our district needs to address security and the safety of our students, faculty, administrators and such, and I think the best way to do this is to go about the process of acquiring a school resource officer.'

Pets in Need of Homes: Wally (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)

Wally is a five-year-old Shepherd mix who was brought to the shelter when his owner's lifestyle changed and he didn't fit into it anymore. To meet him schedule a visit at the Center for Animal Health & Welfare.

Man Allegedly Stole Scrap Copper, Brass in Steel City Burglary

A 54-year-old man is charged with felony burglary, felony criminal trespassing, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor receiving stolen property after police say he allegedly stole metal drums filled with copper from a property in the 2700 block of Riverside Drive, Steel City, Lower Saucon Township, over the summer.

Eleanor S. Martin, 80, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Eleanor S. Martin, 80, of Hellertown, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.