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.
Christ Lutheran Church
Watch: PA 7th Dist. U.S. Congressional Candidate Susan Wild Town Hall
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U.S. Congressional candidate for Pennsylvania’s 7th District, Democrat Susan Wild, gave a presentation about her candidacy and answered questions from approximately 40 audience members at a town hall meeting Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Hellertown as part of the church’s ‘Faith & Politics’ series.
15th District
Hellertown Church to Host U.S. Congressional Candidate Town Halls
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A Hellertown church will host the two primary contenders for the U.S. Congressional seat formerly held by U.S. Rep Charlie Dent (R-15) next month as part of a Faith & Politics series.
Elections
Turnout Low for Northampton County Primary Election
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On a hot and humid primary election Tuesday that had turned stormy by late afternoon, turnout was comparatively low, despite high-profile races in the area and beyond.
Community
Editorial: Voter Record Letters Wrongly Attempt to Shame People Into Voting
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Saucon Source invites the sender of these letters to publicly identify themselves and tell recipients why they think shaming law-abiding citizens into voting is a good thing for our democracy. We would also like to know why they are hiding from public view.
Business
Local Business Owner Kicks Off Campaign for State Rep in Lower Saucon
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A Saucon Valley business owner who employs about 75 people at two local restaurants officially kicked off his campaign for state representative Wednesday at one of the eateries: Taps Tavern in Lower Saucon Township.
Community
Lower Saucon Council Welcomes New Councilman
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A new face on Lower Saucon Township Council was welcomed at its Jan. 2 reorganization meeting. Ryan Stauffer–who was elected to council in November, replacing Ron Horiszny who had served since the summer of 2005–was sworn in by township staff member and notary public Diane Palik.
Community
It’s Official: Hellertown’s First New Mayor in 20 Years Sworn In
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The symbolic leadership of the borough of Hellertown was passed from long-time mayor Richard Fluck to his successor, David Heintzelman, at borough council’s first meeting of 2018 Tuesday evening.
Business
SV Business Owner Announces Bid for State Representative
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A Saucon Valley business owner announced Friday that he is running for state representative in the 131st legislative district, which includes parts of Lower Saucon Township.
Community
Lower Saucon Resident Wins Seat on Northampton County Council
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Lower Saucon Township resident Lori Vargo Heffner was one of several newcomers to unseat several incumbents on Northampton County Council in Tuesday’s election, winning an at-large seat on the nine-member governing body.
Community
Upset in L. Saucon Council Race, as Newcomer Unseats Incumbent
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Lower Saucon Township’s quiet council race Tuesday yielded a surprising result, when a newcomer to local politics unseated longtime incumbent council member and current council president Ron Horiszny.
