Overnight Friday most weather forecasters dramatically lowered their forecast snowfall amounts for this weekend’s winter storm, although as of Saturday morning a snow emergency was still scheduled to take effect in Hellertown borough at 1 pm.
Borough
Hellertown Borough Declares Snow Emergency in Advance of Storm
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In advance of a storm that’s forecast to bring a mix of wintry precipitation to the area Saturday and Sunday, Hellertown borough officials on Friday declared a snow emergency that will take effect at noon on Saturday, and remain in effect until further notice.
Business
Man Admits to Alleged Unauthorized ATM Withdrawal Scheme, Police Say
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A Riegelsville man has admitted to arranging an ATM withdrawal scheme that allegedly netted him $500 in reimbursements he was not entitled to from a Lower Saucon Township bank, township police said Friday.
Community
2 Lower Saucon Fire Companies Complete Merger
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Two Lower Saucon Township fire companies have officially completed a merger that began with a 2016 joint operating agreement, officials announced this week.
Community
Lower Saucon PD Will Host Community Forum on Opioid Crisis
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The Lower Saucon Township Police Department announced Wednesday that it is co-sponsoreding an Opioid Crisis Community Forum with Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.
7-Eleven
Man Accused of Stealing $17,000 from Richlandtown 7-Eleven
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A Richlandtown man is accused of stealing $17,000 from the 7-Eleven convenience store at 523 Richlandtown Pike in Richland Township over a period of about a year, township police said Wednesday.
Borough
Hellertown Council Approves 6-Ton Weight Limit for 2 Streets
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Residents of two narrow Hellertown side streets near the Interstate 78 exit at the borough’s northern tip are hopeful a new 6-ton weight limit ordinance approved by borough council Monday will help keep trucks exiting the highway from getting stuck in their neighborhood.
Police
Man Charged Following Alleged Domestic Assault
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Hellertown Police Monday announced charges against a borough man they say allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic incident early on the morning of Jan. 3.
Police
Repeat Offender to Be Charged With DUI in Hellertown, Police Say
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A Hellertown woman who has been charged and in one case convicted of DUI in the past will again be charged with DUI, borough police said in a news release Monday.
Community
Ex-Employee Stole Money from Dewey Fire Co. Social Hall, Police Say
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A former employee of the Dewey Fire Co. Social Hall in Hellertown is facing theft charges, after borough police say it was discovered that she allegedly stole approximately $700 while employed there.
Police
Meth, Marijuana, Cash Found During Traffic Stop, Police Say
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Hellertown Police said Monday that two people from Pennsburg are facing charges after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs following a recent traffic stop in the 1500 block of Main Street.
