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Breaking News: Gas Leak Reported, Giant Shopping Center Evacuated

A report of a possible natural gas leak at a store in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center in Lower Saucon Township led authorities to evacuate numerous stores there Wednesday evening.

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‘Project Keep Hellertown Warm’ Will Help Local Families in Need

Hellertown Borough Council Monday gave 'Project Keep Hellertown Warm' permission to tie hats, gloves and scarves to the split rail fence next to the Water Street trail crossing, to help local people in need.

Hellertown Restaurant is Temporarily Closed, Facebook Post States

An upscale restaurant that opened in a landmark downtown Hellertown building less than two years ago is temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances, according to signs posted on its doors and a post on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon.

Justin Simmons Defeats Andy Lee to Retain State House Seat

Republican representative for the 131st District Justin Simmons held off his Democratic challenger--Saucon Valley businessman Andy Lee--to retain his seat and win a fifth term in the state House of Representatives Tuesday.

Host Your Holiday Party or Dinner at the Springtown Inn (Sponsored)

The Springtown Inn and Brooklyn's Catering offer everything you could want for your catered affair, including tasty menu options, affordability, the ability to accommodate groups of various sizes, a cozy ambiance, convenience, and most importantly, flexibility.

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Hellertown Will Try to Ban Trucks on Kiernan, Kichline Avenues

So many truck drivers are exiting Interstate 78 at Rt. 412 and mistakenly heading down nearby narrow Hellertown side streets that the borough needs to try and ban them from those roads completely, council decided Monday.

Borough Hall and Clock Tower
Resident Appointed to Fill Hellertown Borough Council Vacancy

For the second time in less than three months Hellertown Borough Council has a new member. Andrew Hughes was appointed Monday night to fill a vacancy created by the recent resignation of councilman Kevin Lott.

Borough of Hellertown Tax
Hellertown Borough Property Owners Could See .75 Mill Tax Hike

Property owners in Hellertown will be paying more in real estate taxes in 2019 if a preliminary budget approved by a 5-1 borough council vote Monday night is adopted.

Saucon Valley Boys Soccer Team Wins District Championship

It’s never a good idea to discount the underdog. And that’s exactly what the Northwestern Lehigh Boys Soccer team discovered Thursday night. They didn’t count on the determination of the Saucon boys.

Saucon Valley Karate Academy
Saucon Valley Karate Academy Earns Award at Poconos Competition

Owned and operated by Master Philip J. Geiter, Saucon Valley Karate Academy was awarded 2018 Dojang of the Year for Region 8 of the World Tang Soo Association at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center Oct. 26-28.