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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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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.

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Threat ‘Growing,’ Forecasters Say. Could Hurricane Impact Hellertown?

According to PA Weather Action, if Hurricane Florence is east of North Carolina by early Friday the two likely tracks for it are west or north. Either track has the potential to bring devastation to areas within its path.

For Rent Psychic Shop
Former Hellertown Psychic Reading Store: What Should Go There?

What type of business do you think would be a good fit for this commercial space in the 600 block of Main Street in Hellertown? Tell us by posting a comment.

Matthew J. Makos Sr., 93, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Matthew J. Makos Sr., 93, of Bethlehem, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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7-Eleven Taser Incident: ‘I Do Mind Going Back to My Vehicle’ Man Allegedly Told Cop

The man who was tazed at the Hellertown 7-Eleven late last month and later charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest allegedly refused to follow verbal commands issued to him by a borough police officer, even after the officer produced a Taser.

Hellertown Borough Garbageman Was Dealing Meth, Police Say

A Hellertown borough employee is charged with one felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after he allegedly was found with meth and other paraphernalia associated with dealing narcotics in his vehicle upon his arrival at work Thursday morning, Hellertown Police said.

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Historic Railroad Bridge Pier Should Be Saved, Council Says

Roger Jurczak, Vice President of the Saucon Valley Conservancy, came before Hellertown Borough Council to ask whether the circa 1860s pier can be saved from demolition when the Water Street Bridge is replaced.

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No Noise Ordinance is Best for Hellertown, Council Decides

All's quiet on the western side of Front Street, and hopefully it will stay that way, without the need for a separate noise ordinance, Hellertown Borough Council decided Tuesday.

Gun Shop Proposed for Society Hill Shopping Plaza in L. Saucon

If you have been wishing a gun shop would open in the Saucon Valley, you'll likely be happy to hear that one is proposed for the Society Hill shopping plaza on Friedensville Road in Lower Saucon Township.

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Alleged Army Deserter Arrested in Hellertown, Police Say

A man Hellertown police say is a deserter from the U.S. Army was taken into custody following a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Main Street on Saturday, police said in a news release Wednesday.