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To Make Up for Snow Days, SV School Board Approves 2 Make-Up Days

For obvious reasons, snow days are beloved by many students and teachers, however there is sometimes a price to be paid for days off from school due to inclement weather.

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Local Athlete Has Reason to Celebrate PICU’s 1-Year Anniversary

Thanks to expert care by a team of doctors and other medical professionals at St. Luke's University Health Network, high school athlete Noah Kostic has made a full recovery from the rare heart condition that nearly cost him his life last year.

Easter Bunny
Where in Hellertown Will the Bunny Be This Easter?

Although Hellertown kids missed out on traditional Easter fun in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 local volunteers are working hard so families will be able to enjoy free events featuring the Easter Bunny, candy and more.

Crash DeSales
DeSales Mourns 2 Alumni, Senior Killed in Upper Saucon Car Crash

The close-knit DeSales University community is mourning a tragic loss Sunday after three young people closely associated with the Center Valley college were killed in a car accident not far from the campus.

A Jon Roberts Salon Jenna Hoff
Cuts, Colors, Highlights in Style at Emmaus Salon Thanks to Jenna Hoff

Saucon Valley native Jenna Hoff is a talented stylist at Emmaus' A Jon Roberts Salon, where she specializes in cuts along with creative color and highlights.

COVID Vaccine
Local Seniors Can Now Get Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments

If the cost of transportation to vaccine appointments has been an obstacle for Lehigh Valley senior citizens who want to receive it, it shouldn't be any longer.

Bam's Carrot Cake
Mom’s Recipe + Jelly Jars = Sweet Success for Bam’s Carrot Cake

Nestled away in the kitchen at Dewey Fire Company in Hellertown is where you can find Paula McKinnis baking her mother’s beloved carrot cake recipe; now available for everyone to enjoy.

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf
Teachers First in Line for J&J Vaccine Under New Statewide Plan

Pennsylvania will deploy its National Guard and dedicate its supply of Johnson & Johnson vaccines to inoculate school employees against COVID-19 starting next week, a move that officials hope will accelerate the state’s return to in-person instruction for students.

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Nick’s BBQ Offers Texas-Style Smoked Meats Close to Home

At Lower Saucon Fire Rescue, Se-Wy-Co Fire Station in Lower Saucon Township you’ll find a delicious surprise. Nick’s BBQ is a Texas-style smokehouse and barbecue pit now operating out of the fire station complex. Their authentic smoked meats have quickly become a local favorite and are winning rave reviews from customers.

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St. Luke’s Student Nurses Help Make History Giving COVID Vaccine

St. Luke’s University Health Network has recruited enthusiastic and capable nursing students from area schools to make history as COVID-19 vaccinators in their communities.