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2018 SV Panther Football Preview (Brought to you by Vassi’s Drive-In)

By Keith Riefenstahl | August 18, 2018

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.

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3 People, 2 Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus, State Reports

By Josh Popichak | August 16, 2018

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.

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Curb Jump by BMW Leads to 10 Pound Pot Bust, Police Say

By Josh Popichak | August 16, 2018

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.

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Cash Donation Boxes Stolen from Church, Police Say

By Josh Popichak | August 16, 2018

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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‘St. Luke’s Health Now’ Nominated for Emmy Awards (Sponsored)

By Contributed Content | August 16, 2018

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2018 Emmy® nominations including, “St. Luke’s Health Now – Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery.”

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Attorneys for Alleged Serial Rapist Want Evidence Thrown Out

By Josh Popichak | August 15, 2018

Attorneys for a former Lower Saucon Township man who’s accused of being a serial rapist were in Northampton County Court Wednesday, where they argued that some evidence obtained in the case should be suppressed.

Appreciation Luncheon

First Responders Who Braved Flash Flooding Treated to Lunch

By Josh Popichak | August 15, 2018

For their heroism and dedication to duty, local police, firefighters, EMS staff and others who responded to flash flooding over the weekend were treated to an appreciation luncheon at Dewey Fire Co. Wednesday.

Community

Saucon Valley School District Assistant Superintendent Resigns

By Josh Popichak | August 14, 2018

A top administrator in the Saucon Valley School District has submitted her resignation, which was unanimously accepted by the school board at their meeting Tuesday night.

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Lower Milford Man Charged in Riegel Street, Hellertown, Burglary

By Josh Popichak | August 14, 2018

Authorities say a Lower Milford man allegedly broke into a home in the 1600 block of Riegel Street in Hellertown borough Sunday and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, ammunition and possibly a handgun.

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Driver Who Struck Pole Was DUI of Controlled Substance, Police Say

By Josh Popichak | August 14, 2018

Lower Saucon Township Police say a 52-year-old woman is being charged after she allegedly drove into a pole while under the influence of a controlled substance.