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When Does New School Year Begin in Area Districts?

It won't be long before the familiar sight of yellow school buses returns to area roads, and drivers should be aware of that, given the number of children who will be riding in them.

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St. Luke’s Helps Local HS Football Star Land UNC Scholarship

Each time Justin Kanyuk plants, pushes off or pivots his left foot and leg during a football game for the University of North Carolina next year, he’ll be relying on the strength and stability of his kneecap, which was rebuilt expertly by St. Luke’s orthopedic surgeon Scott Doroshow, DO.

Spartans Crash Saucon Homecoming

Friday night was full of spirited homecoming pomp and pageantry for the Saucon Valley community. Avia Weber and Brennen Van Helmondt were crowned Panther royalty.  And, there was a rivalry football game that was played against the Southern Lehigh Spartans.

Saucon Celebrates Homecoming 2021 With Pep Rally, Bonfire: Photos

In addition to the community pep rally and bonfire held at Montford E. Illick Stadium Thursday night, Saucon Valley High School's new Homecoming King was crowned. Check out our photos of all the festivities!

Audio NRD Ep. 74: The Music & Traditions of the Grenadier Marching Band

On Episode 74 of No Rain Date we’re joined by Allen Frank, who recently became the fifth director of the world-famous Liberty High School Grenadier Marching Band.

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Meet the 2021 Saucon Valley High School Homecoming Court

Twelve extraordinary Saucon Valley High School seniors have been named to the school's Fall Homecoming Court: Ava Albano, Ava Bracalente, Avia Weber, Brennen Van Helmondt, Catherine Leidich, Dante Mahaffey, Ethan Grim, Hailey Robertson, James Townsend, Sage Spohn, Sean Cherry and Ty Csencsits.

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Saucon Valley Withdraws from District 11 Football Tournament

Following the confirmation of two additional coronavirus cases at Saucon Valley High School and the closure of the school for 14 days based on Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines, the district's athletic department announced Monday that all team-related athletic activities have been canceled through Nov. 15.

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Wolf Amends Capacity Limits for Indoor, Outdoor Events

Gov. Tom Wolf announced new guidelines for occupancy limits for both indoor and outdoor events Tuesday. Under the new guidelines, venues such as sports stadiums will be able to accommodate more guests, but they will still be required to enforce maximum seating capacities that are far less than what was normal in the pre-pandemic era.

Saucon Valley Battles Bangor in First Game of Season (VIDEO)

Saturday's varsity football showdown between the Saucon Valley Panthers and the Bangor Area Slaters was literally months in the making, due to several postponements related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Football’s Back! How to Watch the Saucon vs. Bangor Game LIVE.

After several delays to the start of their season because of COVID-19, the Saucon Valley varsity football team will finally hit the gridiron Saturday, five weeks after their first game was scheduled to be played.