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Man’s Fireworks Started Dumpster Fire, Police Say

By Josh Popichak | July 15, 2020

A Hellertown man has been charged with criminal mischief and dangerous burning in relation to an incident in which his fireworks allegedly set a dumpster and four-car garage on fire, borough police said Wednesday.

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Smoke in Downtown Building Draws Rapid Fire, Police Response (Photos)

By Josh Popichak | July 10, 2020

A report of smoke and the odor of burnt plastic in a downtown Hellertown building drew a rapid response by Hellertown police and local volunteer fire companies Friday evening.

Fire

Crews Extinguish W. High Street Fire in Hellertown

By Josh Popichak | July 7, 2020

Volunteer fire companies raced to the scene of a dwelling fire in the 200 block of West High Street in Hellertown borough Tuesday evening.

Parade Thank You Pandemic
Business

VIDEO: First Responders Hold ‘Thank You’ Parade for Giant Workers

By Josh Popichak | April 9, 2020

There was a flood of emotion in a local supermarket parking lot Thursday, as area first responders held a brief “thank you” parade for staff who have been working tirelessly to help keep shelves stocked and local families fed since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Bagel Basket First Responders
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Bagel Basket Serves Free Meals to COVID-19 First Responders

By Josh Popichak | March 22, 2020

Local men and women who are already heroes for the work they do are now being called to the front lines of the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A local bagel shop owner wants to thank them for their bravery in a special way.

Business

H/LS Police’s National Night Out is Fun for Community (Photos)

By Photos by Chris Christian | August 7, 2019

Visitors to National Night Out in Hellertown’s Dimmick Park Tuesday night enjoyed a fun, family-friendly event hosted by the borough and Lower Saucon Township police departments.

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Community

Community Rallies Around Woman Whose Home Was Damaged in Fire

By Josh Popichak | July 29, 2019

Ada Krug has lived all but four of her 70 years on W. Saucon Street in Hellertown borough, so when her house caught on fire and sustained heavy smoke and water damage earlier this month, it came as no surprise that friends and neighbors would rally to her aid.

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Ants

Freemansburg Man Was Burning Ants When He Started Garage Fire: Police

By Josh Popichak | July 25, 2019

A Freemansburg man is facing arson and related charges after police say he allegedly started a garage fire while using a lighter to burn ants near the Willow Grove Hotel in the borough earlier this month.

Blaze

House Fire Brought Under Control on W. Saucon Street

By Josh Popichak | July 18, 2019

Local volunteer firefighters had to perform double duty Thursday morning as they battled a house fire at 46 W. Saucon Street in Hellertown borough in hot, humid weather conditions that can quickly lead to dehydration among first responders.

Breaking News

Firefighters Battle Smoky House Blaze in Fountain Hill

By Josh Popichak | June 26, 2019

As of 10 p.m. Wednesday numerous volunteer fire companies from throughout the Lehigh Valley were continuing to battle what appeared to be a stubborn blaze in at least two Fountain Hill borough rowhomes.

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