Sirens wailed throughout Hellertown as police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to a wreck involving a tractor-trailer on I-78 eastbound in Lower Saucon Township shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday.
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.
Business
2020 Dewey Fire Co. Carnival Canceled, Fireworks’ Fate Uncertain
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Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some beloved summer traditions may have to go on hiatus this year.
Community
Stadium Will Be Lit Up to Honor Class of 2020, Front Line Workers
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If you notice that the Saucon Valley School District stadium is illuminated this Friday, April 17, know that the lights will be on for a good cause.
Community
Fountain Hill Fire Dept., Police Escort Easter Bunny Around Town
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Easter 2020 will certainly be memorable if for no other reason than the fact that so many events will not be taking place–or will only be taking place with major modifications due to social distancing required by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Warner
Distillery Pivots to Produce Hand Sanitizer for First Responders
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A local distillery is responding to a critical supply shortage caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in a way that will help keep local first responders safe.
