A resident has thanked the Borough of Hellertown for its Hometown Heroes banner program, which allows citizens to display photos of local veterans on utility poles throughout town.
Community
Saucon Campus To Open For Fall Athletes With Heavy Restrictions
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The wait has now come to a close for high school fall athletes as far as voluntary workouts on campus are concerned. Granted, there will be many restrictions including social distancing requirements, temperature screenings and limited use of the facilities, but this is the first step on the long road back to normalcy in high school sports. Designed using two-week intervals, Saucon Valley’s four-phased plan will begin on Monday, June 29.
Community
Op-Ed: Donor Program Offers Tips for Coping With Grief During COVID-19
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Grief is not a choice. It is a natural response to the kind of losses we have all experienced so much of in the last several weeks. If you or someone you care about is experiencing grief, consider these tips to help you begin to process and cope.
Community
Tips for Keeping Kids Busy While Sheltering at Home
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One way you can help keep kids busy–and spread some good vibes–is with a simple craft project. For example, make an encouraging sign on poster board, or even printer paper, for passersby to see. Then hang it in a front window. Or, blow some bubbles!
Business
Editorial: It’s Time to Let Grocery Store Workers Wear Masks
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The longer Washington dithers, and supermarket owners ignore the pleas of their workers for protection, the more employees will continue to become sick. The time to allow all grocery store, convenience store and other frontline food supply chain employees access to vital PPE is now.
Community
How to Talk to Kids About the Pandemic–And Other Scary Stuff
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Our children now more than ever are looking to parents for calm amid the chaos. Show them that you are taking steps to keep them safe. Tell them that you love them—now and always. The message you want to convey is, “I am doing my best to care for you and everyone we love.”
Community
Letter: Saucon Valley School District Response to Crisis Has Been Impressive
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Providing meals for food-insecure families, assisting with equipment or Internet access and offering mental health counseling have all meant success in their goal for robust, continuity of learning. It allowed our children to get back to class and on a productive school schedule.
Community
There are Silver Linings, Even in the Midst of a Pandemic
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In a matter of weeks the pandemic has changed how we live our lives, but is that only a bad thing? We don’t believe it has to redefine us completely, so we asked Saucon Source readers to share something positive they have done or experienced as a result of staying at home or slowing down and found that many people have “silver linings” to share.
Community
A Letter from the Mayor: ‘This Won’t Happen to Me! Wrong.’
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In today’s uncharted waters we must learn to rely on ourselves, our community and our government. The sad part of these three truths is that not everyone is on the same page.
Bethlehem
St. Luke’s-LVHN ‘Rivalry’ Has Benefited Lehigh Valley (Op-Ed)
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On Feb. 6, The Morning Call published a front-page article titled “How is community affected by LVHN, St. Luke’s rivalry?” The answer is simple: Competition has made both health systems in the Lehigh Valley better and benefits the entire community in many ways.
Community
An Important Message from the New Dewey Fire Company President
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Dewey Fire Company’s new president, Gail Nolf, wants the Hellertown community to know rumors that the company is closing are untrue. Nolf will provide borough council with an important update Monday at 7 p.m. at Hellertown Borough Hall. The community is invited to attend.
