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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!
The Bethlehem Area Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday rejected a request by Lower Saucon Township officials to allow the township's annual library contribution to be split with Hellertown Area Library.
Raymond Vasquez, 29, of Springfield Township, Bucks County, went missing Monday after last being seen in Hellertown. Police announced Tuesday that he had been located unharmed.
Seizing personal information is unconstitutional in the absence of suspected criminal activity.
Kyle David Clemmer of Coopersburg was named to Juniata College's spring 2013 dean's list.
A graduate of the Lutz-Franklin School, Lawrence Kish will address members of the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the schoolhouse.
Each summer, nearly every coach at DeSales University in Center Valley leads some sort of camp or clinic for local athletes and sports teams.
Lower Saucon Township Police say Luis Torres, 39, of Coplay, was driving while under the influence when he caused an accident at Friedensville and Meadows roads.
The Lower Saucon Township Police Department has a new Facebook page.
Lower Saucon Township Council approved a motion Wednesday to hire a canine control officer and construct a holding pen for stray dogs next to the public works building.
