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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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Randy Bond Heroin Trespassing Fraud Theft Possession
Man Who Was Allegedly Trespassing Jumped Out Window, Police Say

A man who was allegedly trespassing at a property he is not permitted to visit jumped out a window when officers were dispatched to the property, Lower Saucon Township Police said Wednesday in a news post on their Crimewatch website.

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Man Struck Dog With Car on Front Street, Drove Off, Police Say

A Hellertown man is charged with causing an accident involving damage to attended property after borough police say he allegedly struck a dog with his car in the 100 block of Front Street Sept. 7 and then left the scene.

Borough Council Votes to Fire Garbageman Charged With Dealing Meth

Hellertown Borough Council Monday night unanimously voted to terminate the employment of a public works department employee who earlier this month was charged with dealing methamphetamine.

Andrew Hughes Appointed to Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board

A vacancy on the Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board was filled Monday when borough council voted unanimously to appoint resident Andrew Hughes to fill it.

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Saucon Valley High School 2018 Homecoming Court Announced

The names of the boys and girls who have been selected to be members of the 2018 Saucon Valley High School Homecoming Court were announced Tuesday.

NCC to Hold Addiction and Recovery Forum

Families who have been affected by a loved one's drug addiction will soon have an opportunity to learn from others who've experienced the heroin and opioid addiction health crisis firsthand at a Northampton Community College free forum.

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Grants Will Help Improve Public Water Infrastructure in Lower Saucon

Coopersburg borough has also been awarded $250,000 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program for the completion of the southern end of its section of the Saucon Rail Trail, State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-131) announced Monday.

Dimmick Park
Council Considering Artificial Christmas Tree for Dimmick Park

Christmas is only 12 or so weekends away and it was on the minds of Hellertown Borough Council members Monday as they discussed options for a Christmas tree in Dimmick Park.

Hellertown Residents Concerned About Public Works Building Proposal

A number of residents of Magnolia Road, Saucon Street and other primarily residential streets near the former Reinhard School in Hellertown attended a council meeting Monday to share their concerns about a conceptual proposal to construct a 17,000 square foot public works building there.

Expect to See Helicopter Because of PPL Line Work, Township Says

PPL says the work in western Lower Saucon Township and eastern Salisbury Township is needed in order to maintain safe and reliable service. Door-to-door notifications of impacted customers begin Sept. 18.