Community
Saucon Football Players, Coaches Enjoy Pre-Season Picnic (Photos)
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The weather was near-perfect for a pre-season picnic that was enjoyed by members of the Saucon Valley football team, coaches, staff, boosters and family members Sunday.
2018 SV Panther Football Preview (Brought to you by Vassi’s Drive-In)
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The Saucon Valley Panthers are fresh off a Saturday morning preseason football scrimmage with the Fleetwood Tigers. Fleetwood is a 4A team out of District III who was winless last season. Nonetheless, the Panthers shook off a sluggish start to dominate the Berks County team on both sides of the ball. The Panther offense scored four touchdowns on five possessions while the defense failed to surrender a single first down during the game simulation session.
3 People, 2 Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus, State Reports
The hot, rainy weather much of Pennsylvania has been experiencing seems to agree with the mosquitoes who call the state home, as more and more of them continue to test positive for West Nile virus.
Curb Jump by BMW Leads to 10 Pound Pot Bust, Police Say
A minor accident in which a driver jumped a curb on Main Street in Hellertown Tuesday subsequently led to the discovery of nearly 10 pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle, authorities say.
Cash Donation Boxes Stolen from Church, Police Say
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is suspected of stealing at least two metal cash donation boxes from the sanctuary of a local church.
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Attorneys for Alleged Serial Rapist Want Evidence Thrown Out
First Responders Who Braved Flash Flooding Treated to Lunch
Community
More Heavy Rain Prompts New Flash Flood Warning in Saucon Valley
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After a mostly dry day Sunday additional heavy rain moved into the area overnight, resulting in renewed flooding fears in Saucon Valley–parts of which were inundated Saturday–and prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning until 12:45 p.m.
Community
Pets in Need of Homes: Diesel (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)
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Diesel is a sweet three-year-old German Shepherd-Rottweiler mix who would do best with an active family. Meet him at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Obituaries
Terry Lea Millen, 73, of Springfield Twp. (Obituary Brought to You By Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Terry Lea Millen, 73, of Springfield Township, formerly of San Marcos, Texas, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Bethlehem
Updated: Bridges Around Hellertown Closed Due to Structural Problems
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Following the closure of two bridges near Hellertown Saturday due to structural damage caused by flash flooding, a total of four spans in or near the borough are now out of commission, at least temporarily.
Community
Reader Videos, Photos Show Dramatic Flash Flooding in Lower Saucon
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Photos and videos recorded by area residents show the extent of flash flooding that struck two parts of the township particularly hard Saturday: Wassergass and Meadows Road.
Accident
Multiple Fatalities Reported in Upper Saucon Township Crash
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The Facebook breaking news page Newsworking is reporting that a rollover accident at Rt. 309 and Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township has resulted in ‘multiple’ fatalities.
Bethlehem
Water Street Bridge Closed Due to Possible Damage
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Another heavily-used bridge in the Saucon Valley is out of commission due to possible damage from heavy rains that caused flash flooding throughout the area Saturday.
Bridge
Flash Flooding Strikes the ‘Gass, Easton Rd. Metal Grate Bridge Closed
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Torrential rain from a slow-moving line of thunderstorms that trained across the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh areas Saturday afternoon resulted in flash flooding in the Wassergass area of eastern Lower Saucon Township.
Community
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Saucon Valley, Southern Lehigh Areas
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The skies opened up and unleashed a deluge on the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh areas Saturday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning that remains in effect until 6 p.m.
Business
Months After Closing, ‘The Vineyard’ to Reopen Under Same Owners
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Fans of The Vineyard–an Italian restaurant in Fountain Hill that closed in late May after 28 years in business–will be pleasantly surprised to know that the landmark eatery is getting a second lease on life.
Community
Nation’s Oldest Nursing School at St. Luke’s Graduates 150th Class
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St. Luke’s School of Nursing held its 150th commencement Thursday in Allentown. Thursday’s graduating class was comprised of 65 students, compared to three when the school was founded in 1884.
Community
Coroner Investigating Death at Condo Complex in Upper Saucon
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An upscale condominium complex in Upper Saucon Township near Coopersburg is the scene of a death investigation this evening, according to a source familiar with the complex and the unfolding situation.
Community
Police Issue 47 Traffic Citations to Aggressive Drivers in July
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Lower Saucon Township Police announced Thursday that five aggressive details they conducted in July resulted in 47 traffic citations being issued to motorists.
Community
Saucon Valley’s Chris Smith is Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient
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Saucon Valley athlete Chris Smith will be honored for his accomplishments both on and off the field this Friday, Aug. 10, when the Northampton County American Legion Baseball League holds its annual banquet at the Meadows in Hellertown.
