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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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Minor Tried to Buy Alcohol, Police Say

Lower Saucon police say a minor used a fake ID in an attempt to buy alcohol at a liquor store.

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Ag Dept. Contacted About Loose Cows, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say officers have responded to nine incidents involving loose cows owned by Christine Hess, of the 1900 block of Waldheim Road, since June 7.

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Beloved 'Man on Easton Road' Mourned by Local Residents

A man who for years waved to passing motorists from a plastic armchair on the side of Easton Road in Lower Saucon Township is being remembered by those whose days he brightened.

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Rt. 378 Reopens Following Crash in Lower Saucon

Route 378 in Lower Saucon Township was temporarily closed between Old Philadelphia Pike and Black River Road following a car accident Thursday morning.

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