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Proposed Landfill Expansion to Be Discussed at Steel City Meeting

A group of residents concerned about proposed rezoning that would allow the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township to expand have announced a public meeting that will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Steel City Mennonite Church in Steel City.

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Hit and Run Crash Police Investigation
Hit-and-Run Driver Took Out Wires, Closing Road for Hours: Police

A hit-and-run crash that caused significant disruption for local residents and motorists Wednesday morning is under investigation by the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.

Richard G. ‘Rudy’ Rudolph, 78, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Richard G. "Rudy" Rudolph, 78, of Steel City, died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Promedica Health Services, Bethlehem. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., of Hellertown, Pa.

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Lower Saucon Council Ends Fire Services Agreement with Steel City

Lower Saucon Township Council members took action Wednesday night to sever ties with one of two volunteer fire companies that have served the township for generations.

Lower Saucon Steel City Fire Co.
Lower Saucon Township Could Sever Ties With Steel City Fire Co.

In a case involving Lower Saucon Township Council and Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, a divorce stemming from irreconcilable differences may be in the works.

Steel City Roberts Avenue fire
Lower Saucon Council to Discuss Steel City Fire Company’s Future

A decision by council to make Lower Saucon Fire Rescue the only designated fire services provider could spell the end for Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, which less than a decade ago was one of four independent volunteer fire companies in the township.

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James W. Strain Sr., 81, of Steel City (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

James W. Strain Sr., 81, of Steel City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Adrianna Stahler Missing Girl Lower Saucon
UPDATED: Missing Girl from Lower Saucon FOUND SAFE, Police Say

UPDATE: After reports surfaced of missing teen Adrianna Lynn Stahler appearing in videos on the social media app TikTok, Lower Saucon Township Police announced Tuesday afternoon that she had been "located unharmed and is safe."

Bridge Accident
Lower Saucon Wants Traffic Study for Accident-Prone Intersection

Lower Saucon Township officials want a traffic study performed at a Bethlehem intersection that has seen its fair share of accidents recently.

Bridge Accident
Close Shave for Driver Who Struck Freemansburg Bridge

Onlookers were horrified at the sight of a car that appeared as if it were about to plunge off the Freemansburg Bridge Wednesday morning.