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Pope's Resignation Surprises Local Residents
Saucon Valley residents expressed surprise and a degree of consternation at news of Pope Benedict XVI's announcement Monday that he will retire from the papacy Feb. 28.

Saucon Valley residents expressed surprise and a degree of consternation at news of Pope Benedict XVI's announcement Monday that he will retire from the papacy Feb. 28.

Lower Saucon Township Police also say a man was found to possess a small amount of marijuana after nearly crashing his car on Bingen Road.
Nina Maria Magan, 22, of Lower Saucon Township, allegedly stole more than $2,300 while working as an assistant manager in the Under Armour store in The Shoppes at Sands in Bethlehem.
Lower Saucon Township Police say the fiery accident happened on Apple Street.
Lower Saucon Township Police say two men were cited for disorderly conduct after they were allegedly observed urinating outside their truck in the lower lot at Polk Valley Park.
Nicholas William Binczak, 18, of Lower Saucon Township, was charged with terroristic threats, stalking, harassment and criminal conspiracy after he allegedly threatened to break a Hellertown man's neck.
The Saucon Valley is cleaning up from a winter storm.
The federal government wants to bring fast, powerful—and free—Internet connections to communities across the nation.
Police say a man in a dark-colored pickup truck attempted to steal a Lincoln arc welder from a property in the 1200 block of Seidersville Road.
William Gabriel Bosques, 36, of Snyder Avenue, Lower Saucon Township, was arrested and charged with numerous vehicle-related violations after he was stopped in Bethlehem Wednesday.
A winter storm will make Friday messy in eastern Pennsylvania, but the worst of it is forecast to hit New England.
A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain could fall in advance of the Friday morning rush hour.
Lower Saucon Township Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the two men who allegedly approached the victim at the Hess Express, 3622 Rt. 378, on Jan. 29.
Lower Saucon Township Police say a 17-year-old male from the township was arrested at the school Jan. 30.
The free pancakes offer is available at two IHOP locations on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
The free pancakes offer is available at two IHOP locations on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Hellertown Police say the Jan. 29 accident occurred at the intersection of Washington and Ackerman streets.
Lower Saucon Township Police say Jason W. McMillan, 38, of the 900 block of Broad Street, Philadelphia, used a bank credit card stolen from a local resident to illegally obtain cash.
Friends of Saucon Valley Elementary School teacher Joe Harvey can vote to help him win an Apple iPad online at wlevradio.com.
Registration is now open for the Lower Saucon Township Citizens Academy, which is being held to educate and involve residents in the functions of township government.