Get Rid of Fall Leaves: Tuesday in Upper Saucon

Now that October's here, many local residents will want to begin disposal of their leaves.

Three Killed in Easton Fire

Fire chief says deadly blaze in Easton was at a home without smoke detectors. Also making headlines: Man charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving dog tied to vet's door.

A Fun Time at the Lower Milford Fall Festival [Photos]

The flavors of fall were on display at the annual Lower Milford Fall Festival, which was held Saturday in the township.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Performance: "Susan's Undoing"

Hunt for History: Fall Fest

Mrs. Nanny Paws, Sweet & Sassy: Who's Hiring

Are you or is someone you know looking for a job? Look no further! These local businesses are hiring!

Two Adults, Child Killed in Spring Garden Street Fire

Fire chief says deadly blaze at 724 Spring Garden St., Easton happened in a home without smoke detectors.

SLSD Finance Director Receives Professional Recognition

Southern Lehigh School District business services director Jeremy Melber was recently a finalist for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Year (large nonprofits category), in a first-of-its-kind local competition sponsored by Lehigh Valley Business.

When is Trick-or-Treat in Southern Lehigh?

It's time to start stocking up on candy, as Trick-or-Treat in Southern Lehigh is just weeks away!

Epi 5: Discovering Therapeutics that Work for Alzheimer's Disease

Visually-Impaired Coopersburg Native Completes Epic Bike Journey

A Coopersburg native who is blind in one eye and visually impaired in her other has completed an epic 16,000-mile tandem bicycle ride from the southern tip of Argentina to the northern tip of Alaska.

Scam Prevention, Church Yard/Bake Sale: This Week in So. Lehigh

Here's a selection of events that will be happening in the Southern Lehigh area this week.

Bigfoot Spotted Near Pa. State Park?

There's a report of two Bigfoot-type creatures spotted in north central Pennsylvania.

Liquor, Lodging Lobbies Oppose Pa. Drink Tax

A proposed tax on alcoholic beverages in Pennsylvania is facing opposition.

Drainage Work Planned for Rt. 145 Exit on I-78

Drainage work at the Rt. 145 exit on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township will result in a westbound lane restriction from Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 3.

How to Make the Perfect Mason Jar Salad

If you pack your own lunch you know that salads can be tricky to transport, but putting them in a mason jar can help maintain their flavor and freshness.

Episode 4: Who Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect?

Possibility of Elementary School Closure Tops Local News

Southern Lehigh School Board members voted Monday to schedule a public hearing required for them to consider closing an elementary school. The board also voted to consider a plan that would put some elementary students in the intermediate school.

Unlocked Cars Entered in Residential Neighborhoods: Police

Residents are being warned to keep their cars locked at all times.

Soldier's Death, Cop Prank, Bathroom Invention: Top Eastern PA News

Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'

NCC to Hold College Fair

Representatives from more than 150 colleges, universities and technical schools will be at the college fair Oct. 15.

Plow & Hearth, Aerosoles: Who's Hiring

Are you or is someone you know looking for a job? Look no further! These local companies are hiring!

Eliminate Property Taxes in Pa.?

There's growing support for a plan to replace the property tax with higher income and sales taxes in Pennsylvania.

This Week in Harrisburg

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Odd Crime: 55 Bags of Crack in the Yard

Check out these stories of weird crimes from eastern Pennsylvania.

TV Stars Come to Bethlehem: Top Lehigh Valley News

Also making headlines: Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to "The Big Bang Theory," meth lab bust, and woman shot dead in Easton.

Corbin Bernsen, Ian Harding to Make Movie in Bethlehem

TV and film star Bernsen to produce family friendly 'coming of age' film set in the city.

U. Saucon Man Accused of Punching Daughter Fined $100

An Upper Saucon Township man accused of punching his daughter in the head and threatening to gut her cats and wipe their blood on the walls was fined $100 and sentenced to six months of probation.

SLSD Fitness Center Open to District Residents for Free

The Southern Lehigh School District fitness center is open to district residents free of charge.

New High School Schedule a Success: Asst. Principal

Southern Lehigh High School assistant principal Mark Covelle said the schedule is being credited with a year-over-year decline in both tardiness and disciplinary rates.

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Stolen Groceries, ID in Killing Top Local News

Also making headlines: Nazareth 3-year-old boy is the 'Face of Hope.'

Church Yard / Parking Lot Sale

Thursday is Last Day to Register for Library 5K, Get a Free T-Shirt

The "Book It!" 5K race will be held on the Saucon Rail Trail on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending at Upper Saucon Township Community Park, across from the Southern Lehigh Public Library in Center Valley.

Southern Lehigh Sports Roundup: Share Your Photos

Want to brag about your kids' or your school's soccer, volleyball or football teams? Share it on Patch.

Items Taken from Cars Parked in Development, Police Say

Upper Saucon Township Police are urging residents to keep their car doors locked.

'Storm Challenges,' Brick 'Issue' Affecting So. Lehigh Schools

The Southern Lehigh School Board was informed Monday about recent flooding in a Liberty Bell Elementary School office. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School's brick is also being affected by a type of weathering known as spalling.

PennDOT Offers Online Service for Duplicate Licenses, ID Cards

You can now order a Pa. driver's license online if yours is lost lost or stolen.