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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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George E. Rasich, 87, of Lower Saucon [Obituary]

George E. Rasich died Monday, July 8, 2013. He was the first full-time Lower Saucon Township Chief of Police and also worked for the township's Public Works Department.

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Men Caused 'Loud Explosion' in Field, Police Say

Logan Bray, 27, of County Line Road, and Tristen Obrien, 27, of Wassergass Road, have been charged with violating Lower Saucon Township's firearms ordinance.

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Drunken Driver Rear-Ended Bus on Rt. 378, Police Say

William Sharer, of the 5300 block of Route 309, Upper Saucon Township, has been charged with DUI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Township Has Openings on Zoning Board, EAC

Lower Saucon Township is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Zoning Hearing Board and Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).

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Developer Floats Independent Living Proposal

Abraham Atiyeh is now seeking permission to build an independent living building, instead of more condos behind Saucon Valley Manor on Main Street in Hellertown.

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