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Riverside Drive Reopens Following Train Derailment in L. Saucon

Only two days after a major train derailment occurred next to it, traffic is again flowing along a section of Riverside Drive in Steel City that was closed due to the accident.

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Lower Saucon Train Derailment Investigation Under Way

Local, state and other officials have launched an investigation into what caused a freight train to derail on Norfolk Southern tracks near Steel City in Lower Saucon Township Saturday morning.

Train Derails Near Steel City

The train derailed along Riverside Drive with several cars including an engine spilling sideways down an embankment into or near the Lehigh River.

Richard L. Freed, 89, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Richard L. Freed, 89, of Steel City, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Lottie Mae (Klotz) Shimko, 84, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Lottie Mae (Klotz) Shimko, 84, of Steel City, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, Pa.

Steel City Paving Project Begins Thursday

A major road paving project involving many of the streets in Lower Saucon Township's Steel City neighborhood is set to begin Thursday.

Roads in Lower Saucon Closed in Wet Weekend’s Wake

At least two roads in Saucon Valley were closed early Monday morning in the wake of a weekend during which torrential rain fell across much of the area.

David G. Fetzer, 68, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

David G. Fetzer, 68, of Steel City, Lower Saucon Township, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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Police: Unlocked Vehicles Entered, Gone Through in Steel City

Lower Saucon Township Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicle doors after several unlocked vehicles were entered and gone through in Steel City Tuesday night.

Lower Saucon Police Investigating Dump Trailer, Dirt Bike Thefts

Lower Saucon Township Police are investigating two thefts that occurred between Christmas and New Year's, the department said Tuesday.