Community Corner
Discussion About Recent Meth Arrests Tops Local News
An article highlighting reader opinions about recent arrests related to the alleged manufacturing of methamphetamine in the Saucon Valley was among the most read on Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch this week.

Does Hellertown Have a Meth Problem? Readers Disagree.
When asked on Facebook about the meaning of recent meth-related arrests in the borough, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch readers shared a wide variety of opinions.
Meadows Road Near Rt. 412 to Close for Emergency Repairs
Motorists who regularly use Meadows Road to get to or from Route 412 in Lower Saucon Township should be prepared for a detour that's expected to last two weeks.
Rules Set for Public Hearing About Landfill Rezoning
Security will be tight at a public hearing about a rezoning request that could pave the way for a landfill expansion in Lower Saucon Township. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Saucon Valley High School.
West Nile Risk Reported in Lower Saucon
West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in Lower Saucon Township, Upper Saucon Township and Bethlehem.
Boy Stole iPod, Police Say
Hellertown Police say a boy was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after he allegedly stole an iPod.
Street Signs Knocked Down, Damaged, Police Say
Hellertown Police want to know who knocked down and damaged numerous street signs in the borough.
Wires Were Severed, Brought Down on Car: Police
Wires were brought down in the 2100 block of Snyder Avenue, Lower Saucon Township, police said.
Lower Saucon Resident Winner of ATHENA Award
Anne Baum, of Lower Saucon Township, will receive the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce's Women's Business Council's ATHENA Award Oct. 15 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts.
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