St. Luke’s University Health Network has tapped college students home on break to remotely monitor hospitalized COVID patients using revolutionary medical technology.
Catasauqua wrestling
Panther Power Crushes Catty
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It was another quick night of Colonial League wrestling on Friday at Catasauqua. And, it was another lopsided win for the Panthers. Once again, this one was pretty much over even before it got started. The powerful Panther wrestling program was spotted a 30 point lead along the way to a 54-18 victory.
Homepage Featured
Saucon Wrestling Starts With 57-6 Slam At Salisbury
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Wednesday night at Salisbury, the Saucon Valley Panthers finally took the mat for their opening match of the 2020-2021 season. Originally supposed to kickoff in mid-December, the Panther season was pushed back due to COVID concerns.
Allentown School District
Local School District Suspends Teacher Who Was at US Capitol Riot
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A Lehigh Valley school district has announced that it has suspended a teacher who was part of a pro-Trump protest that turned into a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Business
Year in Review: The 20 Most-Read Stories of 2020 on Saucon Source
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In terms of local news, 2020 has been unprecedented. And from the COVID-19 pandemic to Black Lives Matters protests and related controversies; from deadly flash flooding to the turmoil of a historic presidential election, Saucon Source has been there not only to cover the news, but also to contextualize it for our readers.
Catholic School
Local School Holds ‘Santa Parade’ for Pre-K Students (Photos)
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The already-unusual 2020 Christmas season got another twist at St. Michael the Archangel Elementary School on St. Josephs Road in Upper Saucon Township Tuesday.
Business
Lehigh Valley Digs Out from Mid-December Snowstorm (Photos)
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Was it a late fall snowstorm or an early winter weather event? Technically, the Nor’easter that pounded Pennsylvania with snow, sleet and wind late Wednesday and early Thursday was the former. Whatever you want to call it though, it caused disruptions.
Business
Snowstorm Could Dump 18 Inches, Break December Snowfall Record
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With less than 48 hours until a snowstorm is expected to begin, forecasters are urging residents of eastern Pennsylvania to prepare for potentially record-breaking accumulation and possibly significant disruptions to work, school and other activities.
Advisory
Wolf Cites Pa.’s Covid Surge in Halting Indoor Dining for 3 Weeks
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Calling the situation “unfair, frustrating” and “terrible,” Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced his decision to put many activities in Pennsylvania on pause for approximately three weeks to help stop the surge in coronavirus cases in the state.
Cases
Saucon Valley School District Updates COVID Case Numbers
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The Saucon Valley School District provided an update Wednesday on the number of COVID-19 cases that have been confirmed in its schools since the 2020-2021 school year began.
Community
Saucon’s ‘Mask Breaks’ Put on Hold, More COVID-19 Cases Reported
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Beginning Monday, Dec. 7, Saucon Valley students are only permitted to remove their masks at school when eating or drinking, school district superintendent Dr. Craig Butler announced over the weekend.