Motorists who travel I-78 West between the Rt. 33 and Rt. 412 (Hellertown) exits in Lower Saucon Township this weekend can expect to encounter what PennDOT called ‘significant’ delays for bridge dam repairs.
Anniversary
Hellertown Post Office Preps for 50th Anniversary Celebration
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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the construction of the post office building at Delaware Avenue and Water Street, and inside visitors will find a display that tells the story of U.S. mail in Hellertown from the earliest days of delivery.
Community
Lower Saucon, Coopersburg Borough Get State Transportation Funds
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Lower Saucon Township will receive $219,640 to replace the Lower Saucon Road Bridge, which is a two-lane culvert-style bridge that spans the east branch of the Saucon Creek near Easton Road.
Assistance
Assistance With Home Heating Costs Available from LIHEAP
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Are you worried about because it’s cold and you’re already struggling to pay your home heating bills this winter? Do you know someone who is? If so, financial assistance from Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP program may be available.
Community
Bitter Cold, Gusty Winds Mean Wind Chills Could Drop to -20 F
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In the wake of Tuesday’s snowstorm, winter continued its assault of Saucon Valley Wednesday, with a one-two punch of severe weather. A snow squall in the afternoon was followed by an invastion of bitterly cold Arctic air and gusty winds.
Business
Snow Blankets Saucon Valley, Causes Rush Hour Traffic Tie-ups
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A late January storm brought snow to Saucon Valley Tuesday, with several inches accumulating by the evening rush hour, which was affected by the wintry weather.
Business
What is the REAL ID? And What Do You Need to Really Get One?
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After several stops and starts, Pennsylvania is preparing to roll out its REAL ID program for state-issued driver’s licenses this year, with the first compliant licenses to be issued in March and postcards advertising the new requirements currently being mailed to residents.
Business
Snow Could Affect Tuesday Morning Commute to Work, School
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and increased its forecast snowfall totals for the Lehigh Valley for Tuesday, when hazardous conditions created by the precipitation could affect local commuters headed to work and school.
Community
Organizations to Begin Paying Event-Related Fees for Use of Park
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Hellertown Borough Council made a decision Tuesday that is likely to affect a number of local organizations that hold events annually or occasionally in the borough’s Dimmick Park.
Business
Hellertown Council Approves Purchase of Artificial Christmas Tree
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Real or artificial? Hellertown Borough Council answered that question Tuesday when it voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a 14-foot tall artificial Christmas tree, which will be used for the annual Light Up Night tree-lighting celebration in Dimmick Park in November.
Appointed
Edward Andres Appointed to Fill Saucon Valley School Board Vacancy
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A vacancy on the Saucon Valley School Board was filled Tuesday when the board voted to appoint parent Edward Andres to the seat vacated by Linda Leewright, who resigned earlier this month.
