New B.Braun HQ in U. Saucon, 'Gun Sense' Rally Top Local News

B.Braun to Build New Headquarters in Upper Saucon
Well-known Lehigh Valley employer B.Braun Medical Inc. has announced that it will build its new corporate headquarters on 21.5 acres of land near the confluence of Route 309, I-78 and Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township.

Moms to Rally for 'Gun Sense in America' at Simmons' Office
Local moms that are part of a group called Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America planned to rally at state Rep. Justin Simmons' (R-131) Coopersburg office Wednesday in honor of Domestic Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Subdivision Plan for Age-Restricted Community Approved
Upper Saucon Township supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a subdivision plan for an age-restricted community that is to be built on 150 acres at the corner of W. Hopewell and Lanark roads.

2 School Board Members Honored for Service
Two Southern Lehigh School Board members who've each served a dozen years on the board were recognized for their commitment to education in the Southern Lehigh School District at a recent board meeting.

Cows, Turkeys Take Center Stage on Lehigh County Farm Tour
Twenty locations, including a log house in Schnecksville and farms in Lower Milford, Orefield and Breinigsville, welcomed visitors Sunday to the 2013 Lehigh County Open Gate Farm Tour.

Used Clothing/Shoe/Toy Drive Planned for Nov. 2
A clothing, shoe and toy drive to benefit the Southern Lehigh Competition Cheerleading Squad will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southern Lehigh High School.

Photo: B.Braun's current headquarters in Bethlehem (Photo by Daryl Nerl)