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SVMS Students Learn What It’s Like to ‘Walk for Water’ (Photos)

Here in the U.S. safe drinking water is typically no further away than the nearest kitchen or bathroom sink, but in many other parts of the world residents struggle just to find potable water, and in some cases they may have to walk miles to obtain it. Recognition of that struggle was a key component to the Saucon Valley High School UNICEF Club's recent simulation event, 'Walk for Water.'

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When are Springtown’s Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Parade?

Springfield Township Police say they will be out in full force during Trick-or-Treat in order to slow traffic on Rt. 212/Main Street so the children who are Trick-or-Treating can safely cross the street.

Meet Jacy Farace & Ian Csicsek: 2018 SVHS Homecoming Court Members

Ian Csicsek and Jacy Farace are two members of Saucon Valley High Schools 2018 Homecoming Court.

St. Luke’s Wins the Most Morning Call Readers’ Choice Awards (Sponsored)

Once again, St. Luke’s University Health Network is the people’s choice for providing the region’s best heath care. St. Luke’s has won five 2018 Morning Call Readers’ Choice Awards, more than any other health system in the region.

‘Coach Cash & Cocktails Bingo’ to Benefit Animal Rescue (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)

BINGO! If you attend 'Coach, Cash & Cocktails Bingo' at American Legion Post 215 in Catasauqua Nov. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m., you'll be helping raise money for the Center for Animal Health & Welfare.

Saucon Girls Soccer: Panthers Net Falcons (Brought to You by Andrew & Sonya Hughes)

The Saucon Valley varsity girls soccer team extended their already-impressive Colonial League record to 9-0 when they hosted the Salisbury Falcons Monday.

Free Paper Shredding Event Set for Saturday in Hellertown

If papers with sensitive information on them have been piling up and you're looking for a quick and easy way to shred them, consider attending a free paper shredding event sponsored by the Borough of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township this Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Dimmick Park on Durham Street.

Tornado Watch Issued for Northampton, Lehigh Counties

It may be autumn but that doesn't mean severe weather can't strike our area, as evidenced by the fact that the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 11 p.m. The watch covers Northampton and Lehigh counties, along with much of the state outside southeastern Pennsylvania.

Living Sign Plan: Barberry Bushes Out, Emerald Gem Boxwoods In

A plan to spell out "Hellertown" using barberry bushes in front of the Dimmick Park bandshell was altered Monday night at the suggestion of Mayor David Heintzelman, with whom the idea originated.

Resident: Neighborhood ‘Traumatized’ by Maintenance Building Proposal

The affect of a proposal to build a 17,000 square-foot Hellertown Public Works Department maintenance building on vacant land in the middle of a borough neighborhood has been traumatic, a resident told borough council Monday night.