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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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Wayne Levan
Wayne R. Levan, 65, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Wayne R. Levan, 65, of Hellertown, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill.

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

Pearl is a senior gal who's looking for a quiet home in which to spend her final years. Meet her at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare. 'Pets in Need of Homes' is brought to you by A Furry Tail Come True.

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Purse Stolen in Smash-and-Grab Theft at Polk Valley Park, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police are investigating the theft of a purse from a parked vehicle in a smash-and-grab-type incident that occurred Thursday morning.

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St. Luke’s Among Top 10 PA Hospitals: U.S. News & World Report (Sponsored)

St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem has been ranked No. 6 in Pennsylvania on U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Hospitals list.

Lorraine T. Stephens, 80, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Lorraine T. Stephens, 80, of Lower Saucon Township died Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

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Woman Stopped at L. Saucon Checkpoint Had .19 BAC, Police Say

An Allentown woman who was stopped at a Lower Saucon Township Police Department checkpoint on Mountain Drive Aug. 10 allegedly had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .19 percent--more than twice the legal limit of .08 percent--and according to court records her arrest on a DUI charge was not her first.

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Man Charged With Assault, Strangulation in Springfield Domestic, Police Say

A Springfield Township man is charged following an alleged domestic disturbance in which police say he strangled another person in the 2100 block of Pleasant View Road Sept. 4, according to township police.

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When is Trick-or-Treat This Year in Hellertown & Lower Saucon?

Do you have a hard time remembering when Trick-or-Treat in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township is? It might be because the day and time when it is held has changed several times in recent years.

Edward Marshall
Edward ‘Ed’ Marshall, 86, of Upper Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Edward 'Ed' Marshall, 86, of Upper Saucon Township died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at his home. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Saucon Valley Football Photo Extra: Panthers Vs. Blue Bombers

Check out these photos from the Panthers' first home game of the season Friday, in which they defeated the Palmerton Blue Bombers 34-26 to extend their record so far to 3-0.