Meet School Board Candidate Brian Merkle

Brian Merkle is one of eight candidates running in the Southern Lehigh school board May 2013 primary.

Who's Running for Solehi School Board?

Eight candidates are vying for four seats on the Southern Lehigh School Board in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Dino Daddona Sr.

Dino Daddona Sr. is one of eight candidates running in the Southern Lehigh school board May 2013 primary.

Church Expansion Will Be Subject of Public Hearing

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Upper Saucon Township has proposed additions to its sanctuary and a 29-space expansion of its parking lot. A public hearing will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the township municipal building.

Meet District Judge Candidate: Cathleen Hendrzak

Cathleen Hendrzak is one of seven candidates vying for District Judge in Magisterial District 31-3-03, which covers Coopersburg, Lower Milford and Upper Saucon. All the candidates have cross-filed, which means they will be on both ballots.

Meet District Judge Candidate: Thomas Novak

Thomas P. Novak is one of seven candidates vying for District Judge in Magisterial District 31-3-03, which covers Coopersburg, Lower Milford and Upper Saucon. All the candidates have cross-filed, which means they will be on both ballots.

Disaster Task Force Program in Coopersburg Thursday

The Solehi Disaster and Preparedness Task Force will present a program Thursday in Coopersburg.

Meet District Judge Candidate: Dan Trexler

Dan Trexler is one of seven candidates vying for District Judge in Magisterial District 31-3-03, which covers Coopersburg, Lower Milford and Upper Saucon. All the candidates have cross-filed, which means they will be on both ballots.

Tuesday Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

Upper Saucon planners will not meet Tuesday.

Patch Candidate Questionnaires Due Thursday

Patch has sent questionnaires to candidates running for Upper Saucon Township supervisor and Southern Lehigh School Board.

Township Makes Changes to Employee Pension Plans

Here are 5 things for Upper Saucon Township taxpayers to know about the retirement funds for municipal employees.

Rail Trail Neighbor Protests Legal Fees for Gate

Upper Saucon Township supervisors decide not to pass along $300 charge for drawing up legal agreement to allow gate access from New Street back yard.

3 Non-Relatives Could Legally Share a Home if Law Changes

Current Upper Saucon zoning law allows only 2 non-relatives to live together, making it impossible to establish smaller group homes.

Mensch: Improve Campaign Finance, Lobbyist Reporting

State Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) is supporting bills designed to increase government transparency in campaign finance and lobbyist reporting.

Upper Saucon Township Leases Six Acres for $300

Land deal between local farmer and Upper Saucon Township has become a customary agreement.

Upper Saucon Community Park Gets a Bit Greener

The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors Monday night awards a contract for lawn mowing and trimming services that will result in savings for the township.

Rail Trail Gate Will Cost Homeowner $250

One New Street property owner along expanding rail trail has asked for a gate to allow him access from his back yard. If he pays the expense, supervisors will likely say yes.

7 on Primary Ballot in Upper Saucon DJ Race

A total of seven candidates are running for district judge in magisterial district 31-3-03 in the May 21 primary race, according to an unofficial voter registration office list.

8 Seek Southern Lehigh School Board Seats

Four seats are up for grabs in the Southern Lehigh School Board race.

4 Republicans in Upper Saucon Supervisor's Primary Race

Four Republicans are seeking their party's nod for an Upper Saucon Township supervisor's seat, according to an unofficial voter registration office list.

Next Upper Saucon Supervisors Meeting Canceled

The next regular meeting of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors, originally scheduled for March 25, has been canceled.

Lower Milford Man Joins County Commissioner Race

Fourteen candidates are running for Lehigh County commissioner seats in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

Saucon Rail Trail Phase 2 Will Cost $464,000

Upper Saucon Township Supervisors award contract to build second phase of rail trail.

$1.2M Contract for New Upper Saucon Municipal Well Approved

New water source is expected to eliminate Upper Saucon Township's dependence on Bethlehem for water.

Sen Toomey: Let Obama Make Sequester Cuts

Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if sequester kicks in Friday

Local Resident Announces Candidacy for Southern Lehigh School Board

Southern Lehigh resident Kathie Parsons announces her candidacy for the Southern Lehigh School Board.

Upper Saucon Officer Will Head Digital Forensics Lab

Upper Saucon detective Joseph Pochran will head the Petzold Digital Forensics Laboratory; Lehigh County will compensate township to cover salary, benefits.

How Will Sequestration Cuts Affect Southern Lehigh?

The possible March 1 government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect Southern Lehigh, but not as significantly as others.

District Justice Race: Meet the 6 Candidates

Six candidates have announced intentions to run for Coopersburg Magisterial District Justice. Here's a roundup of the candidates.

Local Attorney Joins Race for Magisterial District Justice Seat

Andrew Shaw, an Upper Saucon Township resident and managing attorney of local law firm Goodman & Shaw, announces candidacy for Coopersburg Magisterial District Justice

Limeport Pike Closed Monday as Water Line Work Begins

Limeport Pike will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m starting Monday through June 6.

Former Narcotics Agent Announces Candidacy for District Judge

Retired narcotics agent Sherie Datis announced Wednesday she's running for Coopersburg district judge.

District Judge Race Gets 4th Candidate

Upper Saucon Township resident Cathleen Hendrzak announced her candidacy for District Judge in District Court 31-3-03.

Police Officer Announces Candidacy for District Justice

Southern Lehigh 'lifer' and Bethlehem police officer Scott McEllroy announces run for district justice seat being vacated by David Harding.

Lawsuit Between Center Valley Workers and Easton Settled

Officials call suit frivolous, but say it would have been too costly to fight.

Feb. 2: Week in Review From Pa. Sen. Bob Mensch

Here's an overview of Pa. state Senate activity for the week of Jan. 28, 2013

5 Liquor-Laced Facts About the PLCB

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulates what spirits we drink and takes in a lot of money. Here are some facts about who takes your money and where it goes.

Does Southern Lehigh Support Liquor Store Privatization?

Upper Saucon Patch asked readers what they thought of privatizing liquor stores. Here's what we found out.

Coopersburg Constable Announces Candidacy for District Justice

Coopersburg Constable Mike Zweifel announces a run for District Judge seat

Read President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

For those of you who may have missed it, the White House has issued the full text of the president's inaugural address.