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Schools and many businesses will be closed, but if you have travel plans for Saturday you should be aware that driving could be a bit dicey due to winter weather that’s forecast for our area, including up to 5 inches of snow.
A local rescue dog from the Center for Animal Health and Welfare will have her day when she appears on the nationally-televised Puppy Bowl on the Animal Planet network on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2.
On Wednesday night the Panther wrestlers showed the visiting Palmerton Blue Bombers a little Saucon Valley hospitality. Well, maybe not. But, Saucon Valley (11-1 ) and Palmerton (0-8) did square off in Colonial League action. And, as their records show, the Panthers were considered heavy favorites on this night. As expected, Saucon Valley quickly shot the Bombers down. In only forty-five minutes, the Panthers defeated Palmerton 64-15.
The newest member of Hellertown Borough Council may be an unfamiliar face around Borough Hall, but his last name is probably familiar to anyone who’s followed borough politics for decades.
Glenn E. Laudenslager, 70, of Hellertown, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
As a young man of two-and-a-half, Vinny would love a playmate. He enjoys the company of other cats and is thrilled whenever a toy wand is in motion. Vinny is on a prescription Urinary SO Diet. Meet him in the Lower Building (Q1) at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
It’s not exactly been a happy start to the new year for the management at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, with several businesses closing their doors with little warning either just before or after Jan. 1.
Coach Chad Shirk and the Saucon Valley Panther wrestlers welcomed the Delaware Valley Warriors and the Faith Christian Lions to Hellertown on Friday for some independent wrestling action.
A restaurant known for its “cozy” atmosphere and fast-casual soup, salad and sandwich offerings is apparently no longer operating its location in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.
St. Luke’s University Health Network has partnered with Blink Charging to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Anderson Campus, bringing the amenity to employees, patients and community visitors who own electronic vehicles (EVs).
A popular place to get family photos taken in the Saucon Valley area is no longer in business.
A 48-year-old Upper Bucks County man is charged in a case in which police say he held a woman against her will, beat her and sexually assaulted her.
Manfred Marschewski, 85, of Durham Township, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
A former Palisades High School teacher has been charged with surreptitiously taking photographs looking up the skirts of female students and sharing the photos online, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s office.
Fountain Hill Borough Council voted to adopt a 2020 borough budget which includes a modest property tax increase at their Dec. 18 meeting, which was council’s last for the year.
The Hellertown Post Office’s First Letter Program teaches Saucon Valley Elementary students the skills needed to write and mail a letter. Begun by postmaster Joe DiRusso in 2017, the program was expanded in 2019 with help from local teens Noah and Micayla Kates.
Hellertown Police Thursday announced charges against a borough woman they say allegedly assaulted another woman after drinking light beer in a home in the first block of West Saucon Street Dec. 27.
Nathaniel S. Frey, 37, of Lower Saucon Township died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
At Buckingham Valley Vineyards on the Bucks County Wine Trail in Buckingham, Pa., they’ve been making great wine for more than half a century. They are justifiably proud of their wine-making heritage, but they don’t make a fuss about it because they have wine to make, according to owner Jerry Forest, who founded the business in 1966.
There is a ring of truth to the saying, “Everything old is new again,” particularly when it comes to baby names.
Rocco’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant has been a dining staple in Hellertown for years, but what you might not know is that it was recently purchased by the Cutietta family, who are passionate about serving only the best Italian and American food in a warm, welcoming setting.
Five-month-old Dallas is a sweet little puppy looking for his forever home. He is currently in a foster home due to him being too young to be at the shelter. If you are interested in Dallas, please call or email the Center for Animal Health and Welfare for more information.
The Saucon Valley Panthers spent the weekend competing in Liberty High School’s Hurricane Holiday Classic wrestling tournament. This two-day tourney, traditionally held between Christmas and the New Year holiday, brings together 30 teams including most of the heavy-hitters from the Lehigh Valley. In addition, schools from across Pennsylvania like Delaware Valley, Hazleton, Honesdale, Spring Ford and Williamsport traveled to Liberty to join in on the fun. Out of state contestants Phillipsburg (NJ) and Shenendowah (NY) also made the trip to test their mettle against some stiff competition. There was plenty of wrestling talent for the Panthers to sink their teeth into.
The Hellertown Lions have been busy this month, continuing their acts of community service for local residents.
This holiday season has been especially meaningful for Alison Youpa, 32, of Nazareth, because she almost wasn’t here to celebrate it with her husband and toddler.
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George Auernheimer, 93, of Lower Saucon Township, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.
James R. Fluck, 66, of Wassergass, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
A 45-year-old Nazareth man has been cited for several alleged traffic violations after police say he struck a pedestrian while driving on Main Street in Hellertown borough earlier this month.
It’s that time of year again when the Saucon Valley Wrestling Club is holding their annual meat raffle. A $5 donation gets you 30 chances at a variety of palatable prizes provided by Saylor’s & Co. of Hellertown.
They strived for five, but at the end of Lower Saucon Township Council’s meeting Wednesday night there were still just four on the floor–four council members, that is.
Jonathan J. Huber, 58, of Hellertown, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Four-year-old Toonces is a handsome fellow who loves to spend his time playing in his water fountain. Drive on over to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare to meet him! You’ll find him in the Lower Building.
