Fire
Crews Extinguish W. High Street Fire in Hellertown
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Volunteer fire companies raced to the scene of a dwelling fire in the 200 block of West High Street in Hellertown borough Tuesday evening.
Borough Council
Fireworks Get Green Light from Hellertown Borough Council
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The show’s timing will be a bit different this year, but Hellertown will have a fireworks extravaganza for residents to enjoy later this summer, borough council decided Monday.
Obituaries
Arland V. Kemmerer, 95, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Arland V. Kemmerer, 95, of Hellertown, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Dog Poop Still a Problem on Rail Trail in Hellertown (Letter to the Editor)
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A local resident is concerned not only about unscooped dog poop on the Saucon Rail Trail, but also about littering and a lack of social distancing between players on the heavily-used basketball court in Hellertown’s Water Street Park.
Allentown Diocese
Former Hellertown School Named in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
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A former St. Theresa School student is suing the school as well as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown for sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a teacher in 1974.
Bingen
‘What the Hail?’ Parts of Area Clobbered By Storm, Others Stay Dry
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An unusually localized severe thunderstorm brought large hail to parts of Saucon Valley but left residents of other parts scratching their heads and wondering what all the fuss was about.
Community
Men in Park Tried to Take Photos, Made Kids Feel ‘Unsafe,’ Police Say
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Hellertown Police are investigating a report of men who reportedly made three children feel “unsafe” while they were swimming in the creek at Water Street Park last week.
Business
Neighbors Home & Garden Center Closing After 30 Years in Business
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Neighbors Home & Garden Center on Main Street has been a popular destination for plants, flowers, gardening supplies, home decor, gifts, power tools, propane, barbecue grills and many other items that are essential for outdoor living.
Featured in Category
Unlocked Vehicles Targeted by Thieves, Hellertown Police Say
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Hellertown Police said in a news release Monday that a number of vehicles in the borough were targeted by thieves Sunday night.
Charity
Christ Lutheran Hellertown Hosts Drive-Up Food Drive (Photos)
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Christ Lutheran Hellertown volunteers did their part to help over the weekend by hosting a drive-up food drive to benefit the food bank at New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lower Saucon Township.
