Police
Man Fights With Phone, Goes to Jail, Police Say
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A Bucks County man who apparently didn’t enjoy being filmed was charged with assault after allegedly punching the phone that was being used to record him, state police said.
Fork’d Handmade Pierogies Make Fire Station Culinary Destination
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If you’re looking for authentic midwestern pierogies in the Lehigh Valley, look no further than Fork’d Handmade Pierogies in Lower Saucon Fire Rescue’s Leithsville fire station on Rt. 412 south of Hellertown.
Hellertown Borough Councilman Announces Campaign for Fourth Term
Hellertown Borough Council member Tom Rieger announced Friday that he will seek a fourth term on council this year. Rieger currently serves as council president.
Panther Wrestlers Advance Four in PIAA Tourney
Five Saucon Valley wrestlers fought their way out of the District XI championships last weekend to advance into Saturday’s PIAA Southeast Regional Tournament. Four of those five have now qualified to compete in a “COVID Era” PIAA East Super-Regional. Liam Scrivanich (160), Jake Jones (172), Ty Csencsits (189) and Dante Mahaffey (215) each battled their way through the field to keep their wrestling seasons alive by securing a top-five finish. Scrivanich and Jones are sophomores, Csencsits and Mahaffey are juniors. Junior Cael Markle (145), unfortunately fell in the blood-round to finish sixth overall. Only the top five advance.
Former Pa. Health Secretary Grilled During Capitol Hill Hearing
Pennsylvania’s former top health official at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday faced a tirade from a Republican senator about gender-affirmation surgery for minors, as well as criticism about the state’s response to the pandemic.
Community
Ice Storm Warning: Freezing Rain Expected Overnight Monday
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After a fairly tranquil dual holiday weekend, the weather later in the day Monday was forecast to turn troublesome.
Community
Hellertown Historical Society Will Mark 40th Anniversary in 2021
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The Hellertown Historical Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, but plans for the celebration have changed due to challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community
St. Luke’s New Automated Phone System to Speed Up Vaccinations
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If you’re 75 or over and are registered at St. Luke’s University Health Network, expect an automated call to schedule an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine.
Pa. Dept. of Health Launches ‘Your Turn’ Vaccine Eligibility Tool
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The Department of Health recently launched Your Turn, the newest tool designed to help Pennsylvanians determine their vaccine eligibility status.
Government
Upper Bucks Native Part of Trump Impeachment Trial Defense Team
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An attorney who was involved in one of Bucks County’s most high-profile criminal trials in recent memory is part of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial defense team.
Accident
Fatal I-78 Crash Involving Kids Remains Under Investigation
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Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast continue to investigate a Feb. 5 two-vehicle accident on Rt. 33 south near I-78 that left a three-year-old boy dead and four others injured.
Bethlehem
PHOTOS: Yianni’s Taverna Celebrates Reopening With Ribbon-Cutting
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Yianni’s Taverna, a popular Greek restaurant in Lower Saucon Township, held a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
Obituaries
Pedro ‘Coach Pete’ Hernandez Jr., 60, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Pedro “Coach Pete” Hernandez Jr., 60, of Hellertown, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
female wrestlers
Chewin’ the Fat: Q & A With The Lady Panther Wrestlers
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About two weeks ago at Palisades High School, Panther senior Sophia Riehl grabbed the spotlight as the first female in Saucon Valley’s rich wrestling history to get a win in formal competition on the wrestling mat. And….Wow!, she certainly did it with style. Riehl circled and stood her ground, fought off a shot, locked up a Cement-Job and packed her Pirate opponent in the first minute of her bout. Riehl’s contribution that night sparked her Panther brothers to defeat Palisades 46-15.
Community
Expect 2 to 4 Inches of Snow Tuesday, Forecasters Say
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If you’re tired of snow, the latest weather forecast will hold no joy for you. That’s because it predicts another round of the white stuff, which if it materializes will become the third accumulating snowfall in the area within the last week.
Community
Retired St. Luke’s Nurse Returns to Help Vaccinate Community
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Nurse Sam Miranda, of Center Valley, came out of retirement to work 12-hour days administering the COVID-19 vaccine at St. Luke’s University Health Network.
Business
New Hellertown Lumber Store to Host Grand Opening This Week
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Maple Street Woodworking, a lumber store located at 76 W. Water Street in Hellertown, plans to burst onto the local business scene with their grand opening event this weekend.
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Child Killed in Friday Night Wreck on I-78 in Lower Saucon
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A child was reportedly killed and several people injured in a two-vehicle accident on Rt. 33 south at I-78 in Lower Saucon Township Friday evening.
Opinion
GameStop Stock Saga Shows Strength of Young Investors
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The disruption to the stock market has shown the public’s strength as stock market investors, and inspired many people to begin investing. Many young people and redditors alike have decided to start investing as a hobby after seeing the amount of money made by those who followed the spike in GameStop and AMC stock.
Obituaries
James W. Strain Sr., 81, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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James W. Strain Sr., 81, of Steel City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Charity
St. Luke’s Coats Campaign Means a Warmer Winter for Kids in Need
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More than 100 area children were recently able to buy warm coats, hats and other winter apparel at Target in Allentown thanks to St. Luke’s University Health Network’s annual “Coats for Kids” campaign.
Community
FBI: Don’t Share COVID Vaccination Card Photos Online
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Receiving their first does of the COVID-19 vaccine is an exciting moment for most people, and social media is set up for sharing life’s most exciting moments, which is why it may be tempting to share a photo of one’s COVID vaccination card online. Don’t do it, the FBI says.
Business
The Vibe Nutrition is Latest Addition to Hellertown Food Scene
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Loyal patrons of Fuze Nutrition, a fast-casual Nazareth restaurant with a wellness-oriented menu, will be excited to know that a second location has opened in Hellertown under a new name. The Vibe Nutrition opened Jan. 14, and co-owners Mandy Molina and Laura Musselman are eager to share their nutrient-rich menu with area residents.
Business
Former JCC Camp in Upper Saucon to Become Winery
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A former Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the Lehigh Valley camp in Upper Saucon Township that was once the site of a proposed Tree Course Adventures rope park is now instead set to become a winery, following plan approval by township supervisors last month. The winery at 5831 Vera Cruz Road will be called Stone Cellar Farm & Vineyard.
Travel
Forecasters: Up to 6 Inches of Snow Possible on Super Bowl Sunday
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Although nearly as much snow fell earlier this week as normally falls during an entire winter season, weather forecasters say more is headed to the Lehigh Valley.
Business
Saucon Source Presents Donation to Local Food Bank
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Pastor Lisa Borrell said Thursday that the food bank at New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lower Saucon Township has seen a sizable increase in the number of local families it serves since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Savor Valentine’s Day Romance at Newly-Renovated Banquet Hall
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If ever there has been a year to do something different for Valentine’s Day, it is probably 2021. Many cherished holidays have been celebrated in unique ways over the past year. New traditions have begun, and this Feb. 14 promises to be no exception.
Opinion
Don’t Quit… Substitute! Bar Talk With Eric Bartosz
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If your first month of 2021 did not match up to the expectations you set for yourself, it’s no reason to lose confidence in your goal, but it may be an excellent prompt to consider refining your eating technique to hit your target weight goals.
Awareness
Mammograms’ Ability to Save Lives Focus of New Awareness Campaign
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A mammogram can be the difference between someone losing their life and detecting early signs of breast cancer in order to prevent it from spreading. However, there is inequal access to the screenings; something a local nonprofit organization is attempting to correct with a public health awareness campaign.
Police
Bucks Co. Traffic Stop Leads to Nearly $4 Million Drug Bust: DA
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A routine traffic stop by a Bedminster Township police officer last week led to one of the largest drug seizures in Bucks and Lehigh counties in recent memory, Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub announced Thursday.
Carnival
Dewey Fire Co. Hopeful, Working Hard to Make 2021 Carnival Happen
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The annual Dewey Fire Company carnival in Hellertown features rides, concessions, games, food vendors and the opportunity for the community to come together in a relaxed social setting, so it wasn’t surprising that many residents were disappointed when the 2020 carnival didn’t happen due to COVID-19. The good news is that Dewey officers are hopeful they will be able to hold it again this summer.
Business
How are the Roads, Two Days after Snowstorm Ended?
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It’s been about 24 hours since a historic snowstorm ended with two-plus feet of snow on the ground for many in the Saucon Valley area, and a large-scale cleanup is under way.
Business
Expect Snow Removal Operations on Main Street in Hellertown
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Tuesday was a day of digging out and cleaning up in Hellertown and communities all across the Lehigh Valley, after a powerful Nor’easter dumped as much as 36 inches of snow on the area over a 48-hour period. And for some, the work isn’t over yet.
Community
Six More Weeks of Winter on the Way, Phil Proclaims
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America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has spoken, and his forecast for the next six weeks is a frosty one.