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Lower Saucon Township Police last week shared information about two current investigations on their Facebook page, in an effort to solve them.
Est. Read Time: 2 minsThe number of deer tick nymphs counted by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection this season is twice the number DEP recorded last year, state officials said last week, raising concerns due to the prevalence of Lyme disease in the state.
Est. Read Time: 2 minsAccording to the US News & World Report 2021 hospital rankings, St. Luke’s University Hospital-Bethlehem is “high performing” in 15 of 17 adult procedures and conditions, which is the most of any hospital in the Lehigh Valley.
Est. Read Time: 4 minsEven with Biles’ removal of herself from competition, the team was still able to claim a medal, and a new American gymnast was able to win gold in the individual competition, which likely wouldn’t have been possible if Biles had decided to compete.
A new movie that is being directed and produced by Bethlehem native and television/film star Daniel Roebuck is beginning filming in the Christmas City.
St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township has earned Level II Trauma accreditation. The Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation approved the hospital’s accreditation, effective Sept. 1, after a lengthy and in-depth review of its specialized surgical services and other related medical resources.
A serious staffing shortage has impacted many businesses and industries this summer, and the contractor who operates the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority’s (LANTA) door-to-door paratransit van service is no exception.
A local dog owner is asking for the community’s help with finding her beloved Shih Tzu, who is 15 years old and named Heaven.
If you have a hankering for Starbucks iced coffee in the midst of summer, you will have to wait a little longer in order to satisfy it at the new store that’s planned in Hellertown. However, progress toward the opening is being made.
Alfred J. Fritchman Reservoir Park–if you’ve heard of it at all–may at first seem like a study in contradictions, but once you learn more about its history, you realize that is only part of its charm.
In 1918, women in the U.S. did not yet have the right to vote. However, they had other protected rights, as evidenced by a newspaper article from Aug. 31, 1918 about a Hellertown hotel owner who was fined for requiring his female employees to “work more than six days a week.”
A decision by council to make Lower Saucon Fire Rescue the only designated fire services provider could spell the end for Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, which less than a decade ago was one of four independent volunteer fire companies in the township.
If you regularly eat out, you probably regularly eat at an Italian restaurant or two. Italian is one of the most popular cuisines in America, and thankfully there’s no shortage of dining options that cater to Italian tastes in the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh area.
The annual Dewey Fire Company Carnival is winding down, after a week of bringing smiles to faces along the midway in Hellertown’s Dimmick Park.
Many people who now work from home or in a hybrid model are missing the mental downtime they enjoyed during their morning and evening commutes, pre-pandemic. BAR40 author and Saucon Source columnist Eric Bartosz explains that you can still enjoy that mental space with a little planning.
Richland Township Police say they’re looking for a crafty crook who allegedly used a supermarket’s plastic bags to steal items he picked up inside the store.
Motorists who use I-78 East in parts Northampton County will have to contend with significant delays for several weeks beginning July 20, PennDOT said Friday.
It’s almost time to enjoy another spectacular fireworks display over Hellertown thanks to the volunteers at Dewey Fire Company No. 1, whose annual carnival is currently underway.
Calling all foodies… This summer’s Hellertown-Lower Saucon Restaurant Week begins Sunday, July 18, and will feature opportunities for flavor-filled savings for everyone who visits a participating establishment.
Stanley “Bud” W. Prosser, 83, of Lower Saucon Township, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. A time of Fellowship and Remembrance will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans in Hellertown on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Exciting news came earlier this week related to the local fight against food insecurity, when Rep. Susan Wild (D-7) announced Tuesday that the City of Bethlehem had secured a $2.9 million grant for the construction of the Bethlehem Food Co-op’s community-owned grocery store at 250 E. Broad Street.
Road work that could temporarily disrupt traffic is planned for several Upper Saucon Township roads the week of July 19-23, PennDOT announced this week.
Responding to a recent op-ed about diversity on Hellertown Borough Council, Mayor David Heintzelman penned a letter to the community, telling them that he and council members “share something I believe is essential–an unwavering love of the town in which we live and the neighbors we volunteer to serve.”
A Bucks County man is facing a felony charge of criminal trespassing as well as other charges after police say he refused to leave an ex-girlfriend’s apartment, even after she “had friends come over in order to convince him to leave.”
Several firearms were taken in a burglary that occurred late last month in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin announced Wednesday.
Musikfest returns this August with plenty of exciting new additions, including new food vendors! Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, the recently announced additions to the festival’s food vendor list are sure to have what you’re hungry for.
St. Luke’s therapist Jason Frei is certified in an innovative type of therapy, called geek therapy, which references video games, comic books, hero shows and anime, to encourage interaction and build trust. Frei uses geek therapy to connect with his young patients.
With summer road work season in full swing many area highways and byways are being dug up, and Rt. 378 in parts of Bethlehem and Lower Saucon will be no exception beginning this Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The second Music in the Park concert of the summer was presented in Hellertown’s Dimmick Park Sunday night, and judging from the smiles that were clearly in abundance among the audience, the performance was by Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk was a hit.
When you were a child, did you enjoy fairy tales involving knights, dragons and castles? The romantic allure of such stories remains strong, which is why First United Church of Christ’s upcoming Vacation Bible School program promises much fun for participants.
The weather Saturday afternoon turned out to be nearly perfect for a family-friendly dance party on the deck of the Hellertown Pool. The Dip-N-Dance presented by D.H. Productions was held from 1 to 3 p.m. and free for pool patrons of all ages to enjoy.
MaryAnn T. McCaffrey, 83, of Upper Macungie Township died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
A clothing store that’s unique to the area will soon open at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, according to a news release from the Upper Saucon Township lifestyle center.
It may seem like a flight of fancy today, but more than a century ago, prominent Hellertown officials believed the borough could soon become a city of 10,000 people by annexing adjacent areas, including parts of Lower Saucon Township.