Police
L. Saucon Police Investigating Package Theft, Cars Being Entered
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Est. Read Time: 2 minsLower Saucon Township Police last week shared information about two current investigations on their Facebook page, in an effort to solve them.
Community
Pa.’s Deer Tick Nymph Count Double What It Was Last Year: DEP
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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.
Community
US News & World Report Awards St. Luke’s Most High Marks in LV
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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.
Opinion
Simone Biles’ Decision Was Hers Alone to Make (OP-ED)
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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.
Fargo National Wrestling
Saucon’s Scrivanich Wins National Title at Fargo
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Est. Read Time: 5 minsIn addition to being a polite and well-mannered sixteen year old rising junior at Saucon Valley High School, Liam Scrivanich is a talented wrestler for the Panthers. Last year as a sophomore during the 2020-2021 high school wrestling season, Liam quietly crept into the spotlight as a PIAA state qualifier in the 160-pound weight class. Although he went two-and-out with his first trip to states, Liam continued to refine and develop his craft throughout the spring and early summer. Last week his efforts reaped reward as Scrivanich earned himself the trip to the top of a podium in Fargo, North Dakota. Liam willed his way to beat the rest of the 160-pound field and become the 2021 U16 National Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Best Italian Food
Best Italian Survey Results: The WINNING Restaurant is…
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Est. Read Time: 3 minsWe recently asked readers to tell us who has the best Italian food (other than pizza) in the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh school districts by voting in our restaurant survey. The very best, according to readers, is at …
Community
Pediatric Neurologist Joins St. Luke’s Office in Coopersburg
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Est. Read Time: 2 minsSt. Luke’s Pediatrics Department is welcoming fellowship-trained Pediatric Neurologist Ramon Cuevas, MD, to the Network’s growing team of pediatric specialists. Dr. Cuevas has joined fellowship-trained Pediatric Neurologist Elizabeth T. Corbo, MD, at St. Luke’s Luke’s Pediatric Neurology office on Route 309 in Coopersburg.
Business
Enjoy Detroit-Style Pizza, Casual Vibe at the GOAT Pub & Pie
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Est. Read Time: 6 minsIt’s nowhere near the Motor City, but a recently-opened restaurant in Northampton County has forged a culinary connection with it that’s already winning rave reviews.
Athlete
1968 Olympian Inspires Track Camp Participants: ‘Never Give Up’
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Est. Read Time: 5 minsThis week the eyes of the world are on the Games of the XXXII Olympiad which just opened in Tokyo, and among those who are watching is 1968 Olympian Norman Tate.
Community
Lower Saucon Township Could Sever Ties With Steel City Fire Co.
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Est. Read Time: 5 minsIn a case involving Lower Saucon Township Council and Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, a divorce stemming from irreconcilable differences may be in the works.