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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!
Hellertown residents David Schaffstall and Christy Healy were hurt when their pickup truck was struck by another vehicle on Route 222 in Wyomissing, Berks County on Sunday.
John Muzyka of Springtown, Bucks County, was identified as the person killed in Thursday's fiery dump truck accident that heavily damaged the Leithsville Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township.
John Muzyka of Springtown, Bucks County, was the man killed in Thursday's fiery dump truck accident in Lower Saucon Township. Upper Macungie firefighters helped cover the accident.
John Muzyka of Springtown, Bucks County, was the man killed in Thursday's fiery dump truck accident in Lower Saucon Township. Palmer firefighters helped cover the accident.
According to a family friend and a local newspaper, John Muzyka of Springtown, Bucks County, was the man killed in Thursday's fiery dump truck accident that heavily damaged the Leithsville Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township.
According to a family friend and a local newspaper, John Muzyka of Springtown, Bucks County, was the man killed in Thursday's fiery dump truck accident that heavily damaged the Leithsville Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township.
Saucon Valley Relay for Life has raised $55,000 toward its yearly goal of $76,500. The money raised by the local organization helps in the battle against cancer.
Theodore A. Plutzer, 73, of Lower Saucon Township, died Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Most retail and entertainment establishments will be open.
The Lower Saucon Township, Hellertown and Freemansburg police departments recently announced that they will be conducting roving DUI patrols and checkpoints over the summer.
Some of the most popular pet prescriptions will now be available from Giant pharmacies, including Heartguard Plus, Rimadyl and Frontline Plus.
A Memorial Day service will be held at 1:30pm Sunday, May 27 at Hellertown Union Cemetery.
Jennifer Duncan and Joseph Marlin, both of whom are DeSales University students from Hellertown, were recently inducted into the Pennsylvania Tau Chapter of the national mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon.
The Saucon Valley was rocked Thursday by one of the worst disasters in recent memory. Share messages of support for those who responded to the tragedy and the victims themselves.
The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study will hold public meetings on Wednesday, June 6 at 10am.
Palmer Township Fire Department is helping to cover Hellertown after a dump truck crashed into the Leithsville Fire Station, sparking a massive blaze.
Upper Macungie Fire Department is helping to cover Hellertown after a dump truck crashed into the Leithsville Fire Station sparking a massive blaze.
At least one person was reportedly killed when a dump truck slammed into the Leithsville Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township Thursday.
The Leithsville Fire Station in Lower Saucon Township was heavily damaged Thursday afternoon when a dump truck loaded with blacktop crashed into it, sparking a massive blaze.
Lower Saucon police say Lloyd Ohl is charged with fleeing, eluding police
