Expect Road Work on I-78 in Upper Saucon This Week

PennDOT announced late last week that road work is scheduled to be performed on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township several days this week, weather permitting.

Bridge Inspections Will Affect Traffic on Rt. 309 in U. Saucon

In an email Friday, PennDOT said bridge inspections on Rt. 309 in Upper Saucon Township between the Center Valley Parkway and Summit Lawn exits will affect traffic on Monday.

NJ Governor Apologizes, Fires Aide in Wake Of Lane-Closure Scandal

Gov. Chris Christie said he was "embarrassed" by the revelations and that he did not know the true nature of the problem when he first addressed it a month ago.

U. Saucon Township Announces 2014 Meeting Schedules

Interested parties are encouraged to attend public meetings in Upper Saucon Township.

Next of Kin Sought for Lehigh County Woman

The Lehigh County Coroner's office announced Tuesday that it is seeking next of kin for a 63-year-old Macungie woman who was pronounced dead Monday of natural causes.

Cold Snap! Public Urged to Conserve Electricity

PUC says that conserving electricity will help ensure power supplies can continue to meet historic demand as heating systems work overtime to keep up with bitter cold. Here are 6 ways to do it.

Cold Snap! Conserve Electricity, PUC Says

PUC says that conserving electricity will help ensure power supplies can continue to meet historic demand as heating systems work overtime to keep up with bitter cold. Here are 6 ways to do it.

Tom Muller Sworn In as Lehigh County Executive

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lehigh County Government Center.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on 22, 78

Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel as winter storm bears down on Lehigh Valley.

Corbett Abandons Plan to Privatize Lottery

The plan was to have been one of Corbett’s priorities, but was met with resistance from nearly every angle.

Upper Saucon Supervisor Questions Land Development Fees

At a recent Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisor Dennis Benner questioned the township's director of community development—Sharyn Heater—about how land development fees assessed to developers are calculated.

Flu Widespread in Pennsylvania, Health Department Says

Flu cases have now been confirmed in at least half the regions of the state.

U. Saucon Supervisors Adopt 2014 Budget Without Tax Increase

At their Dec. 23 meeting, Upper Saucon Township supervisors unanimously adopted a 2014 township budget without a tax increase.

Upper Saucon Supervisor John Gilda Jr. Bid Farewell

Chairman Steve Wagner presented Gilda with a plaque and read a quote from President John F. Kennedy, who once said that 'one person can make a difference, and everyone should try.'

Toomey, Dent 'Unlikely Newsmakers of 2013: Report

Potholes Can Be Called in to Lower Milford Township

Now that pothole season has arrived, Lower Milford Township has alerted residents about a hotline to use in order to report them.

L. Milford Supervisors Adopt 2014 Budget Without Tax Increase

At their meeting Thursday, the Lower Milford supervisors adopted a 2014 township budget that doesn't include a real estate tax increase.

Winter Driving Tips: PennDOT

Here's what PennDOT recommends you keep in an emergency kit.

L. Milford Reminds Residents: Don't Shovel Snow in Road

Lower Milford Township used Facebook Sunday to remind property owners that snow should not be shoveled into public roadways.

Upper Saucon's Proposed 2014 Budget Includes No Tax Increases

The proposed 2014 Upper Saucon Township budget unanimously approved by supervisors last month would maintain real estate and fire hydrant taxes at their 2013 rates.

Pa. Lawmakers Join World in Mourning Nelson Mandela

Mandela served 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activities and served as S. Africa’s first black president.

Cell Tower on U. Saucon Property Could Improve So. Lehigh Service

Upper Saucon Township supervisors learned more about a Verizon proposal to build a 120-foot cell phone tower on the municipal complex property at 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, at a meeting last month.

Center Valley Golf Course Subdivision Plan Approved

Upper Saucon Township supervisors unanimously approve a proposal to subdivide a 5-acre parcel from the former Center Valley Golf Course at their most recent meeting.

PA Governor's Race: Allentown Mayor To Kick Off Jobs Tour

Traffic Count Doesn't Support 3-Way Stop in Limeport Village

As a result of a traffic count made on Blue Church Road, there are no plans to place a three-way stop sign at Blue Church and Limeport Pike in Limeport village, Lower Milford Township.

Coopersburg Police Chief Prepares to Become District Judge

Coopersburg Police Chief Dan Trexler, who has been a member of the borough's police department for the past 19 years, is about to begin a new phase in his career as the district judge for the Southern Lehigh area.

Residents Tell Council: Townhouse Development a Bad Idea

Residents came out in droves last Tuesday to protest a developer's proposal for townhouses on 23 acres of undeveloped land in Coopersburg. The same developer is also proposing homes on the site of the former Pinebrook Junior College.

L. Milford Supervisor, Engineers Reviewing Elem. School Information

Supervisor Mike Snovitch and township engineers are reviewing engineering information about Lower Milford Elementary School that could be a factor in the Southern Lehigh School District's decision about whether or not to keep the school open.

Properties Up for Nov. 22 Sheriff's Sale

Dozens of properties are slated to be sold at monthly Lehigh County sheriff's sale on Friday.

L. Milford Supervisors Will Discuss 2014 Draft Budget Thursday

Lower Milford Township supervisors are scheduled to discuss the township's 2014 draft budget at their workshop at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Water Rates Could Jump 15 Percent for Some U. Saucon Residents

Residents of Upper Saucon Township who are supplied public water via Bethlehem's system could be affected if a proposed 15 percent water rate increase is approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

2014 Township Budget on U. Saucon Supervisors' Agenda

A presentation of the 2014 preliminary Upper Saucon Township budget by township staff is on supervisors' Tuesday night meeting agenda.

Valley Forge Park to Honor American Soldiers on Veterans Day

Guests can take tours and see demos from reenactments to musket demonstrations.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FDA Targets Trans Fat in Processed Foods

Measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists

Moment of Silence Friday at Airports Nationwide

TSA employees will honor the one among them who was killed in a shooting rampage in Los Angeles.

Gov. Tom Corbett To Campaign for Re-Election in LV Friday

Republican Gov. Tom Corbett kicked off his re-election bid this week in Pittsburgh.

Lehigh County Voters To Have Say in Public-Private Debt Issues

Debt issues involving both county government and private interests will now have to get voter approval.