Two Lower Saucon Township fire companies have officially completed a merger that began with a 2016 joint operating agreement, officials announced this week.
Bethlehem
Hellertown Nonprofit Donates Food, Supplies to Bethlehem K-9 Cop
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What does smoking cigars have to do with raising money to help local police K-9 units? It turns out that here in the Lehigh Valley, they have a whole lot to do with one another.
Business
L. Saucon Council Approves Draft Budget With Fire Tax Hike
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If you’re a property owner in Lower Saucon Township, you can expect to pay more in fire tax next year if the 2019 preliminary budget approved by township council Wednesday is adopted next month.
Fire
Breaking News: House Fire Reported on Lower Saucon Road
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The sound of sirens was heard throughout Saucon Valley Friday evening at around 8 p.m., as fire crews rushed to the scene of a dwelling fire that is burning in the 4300 block of Lower Saucon Road.
Business
The SV Spirit Parade is Sunday, Oct. 21: Here’s What You Need to Know
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One of the biggest events of the year in Saucon Valley is this Sunday, Oct. 21, rain or shine. The annual Saucon Valley Spirit Parade will be held in Hellertown at 2 p.m.
Community
Meet Firefighters, See Trucks & More at Dewey Fire Co. Open House
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Come out to meet the firefighters of Dewey Fire Co. No. 1 in Hellertown at their annual Fall Open House on Tuesday. Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the station at 502 Durham Street.
Business
Businesswoman Donates Pet Oxygen Mask Kits to City of Bethlehem
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Pets and their owners in the city of Bethlehem can breathe a little easier knowing that all of the city’s police cars are now equipped with oxygen mask kits for dogs and cats, thanks to the generosity of a local businesswoman.
Charity
Dewey Fire Company to Host ‘Fall Fest’ on Sunday, Oct. 14
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A celebration of fall fun is what is in store for those who attend a Fall Fest fundraiser at Dewey Fire Company in Hellertown on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m., rain or shine.
Featured in Category
Updated: Fire Heavily Damages Steel City Home
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A home at 4267 Roberts Avenue in Steel City, Lower Saucon Township was heavily damaged when a fire broke out inside it Monday afternoon. Steel City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Chris Snyder said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, but appears to be accidental.
Emergency Personnel
L. Saucon Council Recognizes Emergency Services’ Efforts During Flooding
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Lower Saucon Township council voted unanimously at their meeting on Sept. 5 to approve a resolution recognizing the efforts of local firefighters and rescue personnel during flash flooding last month.
Appreciation Luncheon
First Responders Who Braved Flash Flooding Treated to Lunch
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For their heroism and dedication to duty, local police, firefighters, EMS staff and others who responded to flash flooding over the weekend were treated to an appreciation luncheon at Dewey Fire Co. Wednesday.
