The 57th Presidential Inauguration: Schedule of Events

From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.

Tax Season Delayed at Southern Lehigh Library Due to "Fiscal Cliff"

Southern Lehigh Public Library announces late arrival of forms, free tax help help begins in February

Hearing for Ex-Coopersburg Manager Accused of Fraud Continued

Ex-Coopersburg manager Dawn Kresge was expected to plead guilty to charges including fraud and theft; hearing continued to Jan. 22.

Upper Saucon Township Accepting Bids on Rail Trail till Wed.

Upper Saucon Township will receive sealed proposals for the Saucon Rail Trail - Phase 2, until 3pm Wednesday.

UST Supervisors Ask if Developers Have Right to Pick Project Engineer

Project Engineer choice, land sale and collective bargaining all on the agenda for tonight's meeting

Gun Owners Expected to Rally for Jan. 19 'Gun Appreciation Day'

"On 01/19/13 go to your local gun store, gun range or gun show with your Constitution, American flags and your 'Hands Off My Guns' sign to send a loud and clear message to Congress and President Barack Obama," says coalition website.

Upper Saucon Board of Supervisors Elects Officials for 2013

2013 kicks off with newly elected officers for the Upper Saucon Board of Supervisors.

New Year, New Fire Chief for Coopersburg

Coopersburg Fire Company starts the new year under new leadership.

Congress To Compromise on Milk Prices, Avoids Dairy Cliff

After close call, the Senate Agriculture committee reveals compromise so milk prices won't double in 2013.

Locust Valley's Conservation Easement Request Denied

Alternate business plan needed for owner Ashford.

Locust Valley Golf Club Owner Asks for $800,000 Investment from UST

The troubled property is in desperate need of conservation easement, according to owner Robert Ashford

After 26 Year Battle, UST, Coopersburg and UST Reach EDU Agreement

For a price, Coopersburg claims 69 sewage EDUs from Upper Saucon Township

Coopersburg Infrastructure Committee Talks Road Repairs

E. Landis Street to see improvements

RECALL: 5,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Dinners Recalled, Possible Listeria

The product sold in local Trader Joe's stores is considered ready-to-eat and subject to pathogen testing since the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has zero-tolerance for pathogens.

State Police Report 13 Killed, 349 Hurt Over Holiday Weekend

During the Thanksgiving Holiday driving period, troopers responded to 1,124 crashes, that included 13 fatalities, police report.

No Upper Saucon Supervisors Meeting Tonight

Tonight's regularly scheduled Upper Saucon Supervisors meeting is canceled due to lack of an agenda.

Who's Hiring in Upper Saucon Area?

UPS, Olympus, CVS and DeSales University are some of the employers hiring in the Center Valley and Coopersburg areas, according to company Web sites, Craigslist and Indeed.com.

Salmonella-linked Peanut Butter Plant Closed by FDA

The FDA shut down the plant whose peanut butter products under many brands were recalled because of salmonella contamination linked to people sickened in 20 states. The items were sold by Giant, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway and other stores.

Powerball at $550M: Where Are Tickets Sold Near You?

The drawing is at 10:59 p.m. Wednesday. Several Upper Saucon Patch area businesses sell Powerball tickets.

Man Faces Charges in Attempted Gun Buy

A Coopersburg area man is accused of giving false information when he attempted to purchase a rifle, state police say.

Lane Restrictions on Rt. 309 Thursday

There will be lane restrictions on Rt. 309 near Rt. 378 in Upper Saucon Thursday.

Business Experts to Speak at Penn State Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley panel will delve into the region's economic forecast, social media outlets and other business topics at Penn State Lehigh Valley Dec. 5.

Who's Hiring in Upper Saucon Area?

Olympus, DeSales University and Red Robin are some of the employers hiring in the Center Valley and Coopersburg areas, according to company Web sites, Craigslist and Indeed.com

Hess Station in Coopersburg Robbed

A man with a handgun robbed the Hess gas station in Coopersburg, according to The Morning Call.

Coopersburg Council Approves 2013 Budget

2013 budget anticipates a small surplus.

Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School Dedicated

The Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is officially named after the late Superintendent Joseph P. Liberati at a dedication ceremony at the school today.

Hearing for Ex-Coopersburg Manager Postponed

Dawn Kresge, ex-borough manager of Coopersburg, was expected to plead guilty to theft charges Tuesday but the hearing was continued.

Mom Who Abused Baby Gets Stiffer Sentence

Lehigh County Judge James Anthony toughens the sentence for Chelsie Grant of Lower Milford to 3-6 years in prison.

Upper Saucon Plans No Tax Hike

Township supervisors approve 2013 proposed budget that does not raise taxes. But some residents might see their taxes increase due to county reassessment.

Repairs Begin on Two Bridges on Route 378 in Upper Saucon

The $374,548 project is expected to be completed in January.

Quarry Fight Has Cost Lower Milford $1 million

Lower Milford Township has spent 8 years and $1.1 million trying to stop Geryville Materials from starting a quarry there, according to a Morning Call report.

Toomey: 'Fiscal Cliff' Spending Cuts 'Trivial' Compared to Looming Budget Crisis

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey tells Valley Chamber of Commerce that without reform, current federal deficit spending will lead to much more painful cuts.

"Envision Lehigh Valley" Looks to Valley's Future

Lower Milford Board of Supervisors excited about project's future

Deely Doesn't Concede, Though House Dems Do

Citing 'too much support for a recount,' Democrat Kevin Deely refuses to concede 131st District race to incumbent Republican Justin Simmons. But Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman Brendan Boyle says 'not enough ballots to win.'

Update: Simmons Beats Deely by 448 Votes

Incumbent Republican Justin Simmons edged out Democratic challenger Kevin Deely by 16 votes in Lehigh County in the 131st state House race. In Northampton County, Simmons won by 432 votes, the Simmons campaign said.

Simmons/Deely Race One Vote Apart in Lehigh, Hundreds in Northampton

With almost all the votes counted, the race for the 131st district in Lehigh County is only one vote apart, but more than 400 apart in Northampton County; Simmons leads both.

As Simmons Calls for Concession, Deely Starts Recount Fund Campaign

In an open letter to supporters, 131st District challenger Kevin Deely looks to raise funds for a recount while incumbent state Rep. Justin Simmons calls for him to concede.

Simmons-Deely Race In Play with 750 Votes Uncounted

Lehigh County election officials say there are too many additional ballots left to count to call the hotly contested race for the 131st district

When Will Presidential Election 2012 Results Be Announced?

Pennsylvania's voting goes until 8pm., but some polls elsewhere close three hours later.

Tally Shows Simmons Defeats Deely in 131st House Race by Slim Margin

Incumbent state Rep. Justin Simmons defeats teacher Kevin Deely, a Democrat, by a few hundred votes Tuesday to keep the 131st House seat under GOP control. Deely could choose to challenge results.