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  • Hellertown-Lower Saucon, PA

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E-mail: Josh.Popichak@patch.com

Phone: 610-216-6043

Unlike many younger (and older) editors, I never went to J-school (that's "journalism school" for those of you who don't use the new media lingo). Most journalism schools are part of medium or large universities, and as a graduate of a large high school I wanted to downsize my education when I went away to college. That was one of the reasons I chose to attend Bates, a liberal arts college in Maine rooted in the traditions of egalitarianism. As a "Batesie" I majored in history and became the features editor for our school newspaper, The Student, before graduating and leaving the beautiful state of Maine behind in 1999. I returned to Pennsylvania and spent several eye-opening years exploring other fields and potential career paths, before feeling called to write and edit again. That was in 2005, when I joined the team at the Saucon News and began to cover Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township as full-time reporter.

On a personal level, I have always been a bit of a newshound and I think that's because I'm constantly trying to understand how the events of today are shaped and influenced by our shared history. I like to think that I have a curious mind, which is a trait I believe every journalist should have.

Right now I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about the Saucon Valley, including more about its history, its present, and its future, and I sincerely hope you'll join me on this journey!

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Children's Playset Stolen from Driveway

Lower Saucon Township Police are hoping to identify a man suspected of stealing a boxed children's playset from a driveway in the 3600 block of Fire Lane.

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Man Threatened With Bat at Gas Station, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say Cristopher Cressman, of Whitehall, was cited for disorderly conduct after he allegedly threatened another man with a baseball bat.

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Ice Cream Festival Scheduled for Aug. 3

St. Luke's Old Williams Church will host its annual ice cream festival Aug. 3 from 4 to 9 p.m.

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SVSD Football Coach Joins Local Financial Firm

Steven M. Shermetta, who coaches junior high football in the Saucon Valley School District, has joined the Lehigh Valley Financial Group in Center Valley.

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