Woman Fell Asleep Driving, Struck Parked Car, Police Say

Hellertown Police say Karen I. Fischer, of Hidden Valley Road, Doylestown, told them she briefly fell asleep while driving before crashing into a parked car in the 300 block of Main Street.

Macarro Way Mailbox Vandalized, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a mailbox in the 2800 block of Macarro Way was destroyed when it was struck by a blunt object. Police have also released details about other recent incidents.

Drunken Man Punched Out Window, Hid in Tub: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say Jayson Vierbuchen was intoxicated when he allegedly caused a ruckus at 1999 Leithsville Road.

Drivers Navigate Scary L. Saucon Intersection [VIDEO]

Patch readers have identified the intersection of Route 412 (Leithsville Road) and Apples Church Road in Lower Saucon Township as one of the scariest in the Saucon Valley.

2 Bags of Marijuana Found in Car, Police Say

Hellertown Police say they found two bags of marijuana after searching a car in the 1600 block of Main Street.

Archibald John Hackman, 91, of Hellertown [OBITUARY]

Archibald John Hackman, 91, of Hellertown, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.

Hellertown Streetscape Project Underway

The downtown streetscape improvement project is focused on the area surrounding Borough Hall, which is at Main Street, Easton Road and Water Street.

Doris P. Seifert, 87, of Coopersburg [OBITUARY]

Doris P. Seifert, 87, of Coopersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

Do Republicans Want to Tank the Economy? [LETTER]

In the following letter, Mike McNeish of Lower Saucon Township questions the motives of Congressional Republicans with regard to the current sequestration budget crisis.

Who's Hiring: Original Tavern House, USPS

Looking for a local job? Check out these Saucon Valley area businesses. They're hiring!

Golden Dragon Acrobats Coming to State Theatre

The Chinese acrobatic company will perform in Easton March 10.

Drunken Man Pushed Woman on Stairs, Police Say

Hellertown Police say Gary James Harrison, 56, of the 900 block of Magnolia Road, was drunk when he pushed a woman on stairs and another person into furniture.

John S. Feher, 72, of Pottstown [OBITUARY]

John S. Feher, 72, of Pottstown, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013.

William 'Bill' A. Brown, 82, Formerly of Hellertown [OBITUARY]

William 'Bill' A. Brown, 82, of Dushore, formerly of Hellertown, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

John A. Brunell, 68, of Springfield [OBITUARY]

John A. Brunell, 68, of Springfield Township, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013.

Why Don't Residents Get Involved? [LETTER]

Hellertown resident Lee Weidner says he thinks some local residents "look the other way" when they see something bad happening in Hellertown.

Man Beaten on Whitaker Street, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a man suffered face and head injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by two other men

'Anything Goes' Opens at SVHS This Week

The famous musical will be performed at Saucon Valley High School Feb. 28-March 3.

SVMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students Named

The following students were named to Saucon Valley Middle School's second marking period honor roll for the 2012-2013 school year.

Student Used Fake ID to Buy $292 Worth of Booze: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say Lehigh University student illegally acquired alcohol at Creekside Marketplace Wine & Spirits Store.

Limeport Pike Closures to Impact Traffic for Months

PennDOT announced Friday that part of Limeport Pike in Upper Saucon Township will be subject to daytime closures through early June, as crews replace a water main.

S.V. Conservancy Announces 2013 Board of Directors

The Saucon Valley Conservancy has announced its current slate of officers in the following press release.

Pets in Need of Homes: Cookie and Jordo

Cookie and Jordo are housed at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township. For information about how to adopt them, call 610-252-7722.

Starters Riverport Closes in Bethlehem

The 23,000-square-foot restaurant anchor of the Riverport Complex on Second Street shut its doors permanently on Friday.

Virginia L. (Gaddy) Jandris, 87, of Hellertown [OBITUARY]

Virginia L. (Gaddy) Jandris, 87, of Hellertown, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013.

Shirley Z. Leith, 81, of Salisbury [OBITUARY]

Shirley Z. (Simmeth) Leith, 81, of Salisbury Township, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.

Watch Out for Icy Spots Into Saturday

The Saucon Valley is under a freezing rain advisory through 10 a.m. Saturday.

Hit-and-Run Crash, Highest Paid Municipal Employees Top Local News

A Lower Saucon Township accident that resulted in head injuries and the investigation into a hit-and-run accident behind a Main Street, Hellertown business led the headlines.

Fake Names Led to Man's Arrest, Records Say

Jason Michael Ludwig, 30, of Moore Township, allegedly gave Lower Saucon Township police several false names after he was stopped on Route 378.

Main Street Needs More Money, Freeman Says

State Rep. Bob Freeman pushing bill that would extend Main Street programs.

Woman Used Ex-Husband's Identity, Police Say

Michelle Rumfield of Coplay was charged with identity theft after she allegedly used a Lower Saucon resident's Social Security number and name without his permission, court records say.

Hellertown Gateway Sign Gets Green Light

Hellertown Borough Council recently approved a proposed gateway sign that would help direct motorists to downtown. The sign is proposed for the intersection of Mountain Drive South and Hickory Hill Road in Lower Saucon.

Water Street Park Improvements Discussed

Hellertown Borough Council discussed last week a proposed plan to upgrade the popular borough recreation area.

2-Hour Parking to Be Removed on Linden Avenue

On Feb. 19 Hellertown Borough Council approved a recommendation by Public Works Director Tom Henshaw that a two-hour parking zone be removed along Linden Avenue.

Hellertown Mayor Seeks Fifth Term

Richard Fluck, who's been the mayor of Hellertown since 1997, has announced he is seeking a fifth term in office.

Saucon Grad Named to Lafayette Dean's List

Saucon Valley High School graduate Sean Grim was named to Lafayette College's Fall 2012 Dean's List.

Thelma G. Haddon, 89, of Quakertown [OBITUARY]

Thelma G. Haddon, 89, of Quakertown, passed away on Feb. 18, 2013.

Anna P. (Kuba) Zokovitch, 90, of Hellertown [Obituary]

Anna P. (Kuba) Zokovitch, 90, of Hellertown, died Feb. 19, 2013.

Hit-and-Run Reported Behind Bakery, Police Say

Hellertown police say they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Feb. 14 behind Warm Sugar, 1322 Main St.

Dorothy A. (Cressman) Showers, 82, of Upper Saucon [OBITUARY]

Dorothy A. (Cressman) Showers, 82, of Upper Saucon Township, died Feb. 18, 2013.