What should have been a fairly quiet after-Christmas weekend on Saucon Valley roads ended up being anything but that thanks to two separate incidents that forced first responders out into the cold.
Business
Dewey Fire Co. Fireworks at Steel Club Awe Hellertown (PHOTOS)
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The road to providing a fireworks show for Hellertown this summer certainly wasn’t as smooth as it normally is, but the volunteers from Dewey Fire Company persevered, and with help from friends and their neighbors at Steel Club they made it happen Friday.
Bridge
Updated: Access Restored to Springtown Cemetery
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Although it’s been more than a week since Hurricane Isaias dumped up to eight inches of rain on the area, significant damage to infrastructure caused by the storm is still coming to light.
Community
What Time are the Aug. 21 Fireworks in Hellertown?
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The date for Hellertown’s fireworks show was set for Friday, Aug. 21 last month, but what was still uncertain was what time it would begin.
Fountain Hill Fire Department Welcomes New Chief
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Last Monday, Aug. 3, the Fountain Hill Fire Department elected Derek Richmond to the position of fire chief. Richmond, who was previously serving as assistant fire chief for the department, took over for Rick Reis, whose most recent stint as fire chief began in 2018.
Building
Smoke in Downtown Building Draws Rapid Fire, Police Response (Photos)
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A report of smoke and the odor of burnt plastic in a downtown Hellertown building drew a rapid response by Hellertown police and local volunteer fire companies Friday evening.
Fire
Crews Extinguish W. High Street Fire in Hellertown
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Volunteer fire companies raced to the scene of a dwelling fire in the 200 block of West High Street in Hellertown borough Tuesday evening.
Bingen
‘What the Hail?’ Parts of Area Clobbered By Storm, Others Stay Dry
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An unusually localized severe thunderstorm brought large hail to parts of Saucon Valley but left residents of other parts scratching their heads and wondering what all the fuss was about.
Community
Hellertown Police Chief Reminds Residents About Firework Rules
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The annual cacophany that in recent years has come to symbolize the lead up to Independence Day is affecting Hellertown, which is likely why police chief Robert Shupp reminded residents about the borough’s fireworks ordinance in an email Friday.
Business
Nearly $20,000 Raised by Community to Pay for Fireworks Show
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The road to having a fireworks show in Hellertown this year has not been an easy one, but thanks to unprecedented financial support from local residents and businesses, it’s now looking likely that the boomers will explode high above the borough in late August.
Business
Hope for Fireworks in Hellertown Kept Alive with Fund Drive
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Just as there was no joy in Mudville when Casey struck out at bat, there was seemingly little joy in Hellertown when borough council Monday declined to help underwrite this year’s Dewey Fire Co. fireworks display. There is still hope for the beloved boomers, however, thanks to community members who are raising money to help the volunteer fire company pay for them.