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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!
After hearing reports from officials at their most recent meeting, Lower Saucon Township Council members voted to explore a potential solution to a longstanding stormwater runoff problem near Fire Lane and Black River Road.
The proposed change to the borough's zoning map would reclassify an approximately 3.75-acre tract at 600 S. Main St. and an approximately 23-acre tract at 1101 State St. as being in the new R-4 Zoning District.
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating an incident in which a limousine-style bus that was attempting to make a right turn reportedly became stuck on a retention wall at Saucon Avenue and Riverside Drive in Steel City.
PPL has announced that the Hosensack-Seidersville transmission line—which serves power customers in Upper Saucon and Lower Milford townships—will be rebuilt.
PPL has announced that the Hosensack-Seidersville transmission line—which serves power customers in Upper Saucon and Lower Milford townships—will be rebuilt.
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Hellertown Police say an Allentown woman whose license is suspended for three prior DUI convictions was found to have 51 bags of heroin following a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Main Street Friday.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's general election in the borough of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's general election in the borough of Coopersburg, Lower Milford Township and Upper Saucon Township.
Author, award-winning columnist and Lower Saucon resident Karen M. Samuels will discuss her latest local history book, "Legendary Locals of Bethlehem," at the next meeting of the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society.
Along a quiet back alley just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Main Street in downtown Hellertown sits the borough's original jail.
Josephine A. (Becker) Konieczny, 90, of Hellertown died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.
Here is a sampling of events happening in and around the Southern Lehigh area on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Here is a sampling of events happening in or near the Saucon Valley area on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Police say Michael James Agrippine, of the 6800 block of Main Street, molested a 9-year-old boy while he was substitute teaching at Allentown's Union Terrace Elementary School in January.
Also happening in the Southern Lehigh area this weekend will be Longaberger & Vera Bradley Bingo at the Leithsville Fire Co. Social Hall in Lower Saucon Township.
Also on tap this weekend in the Saucon Valley will be a ham and roast beef supper at Lower Saucon UCC and Longaberger & Vera Bradley Bingo at the Leithsville Fire Co. Social Hall.
The following letter to the editor about the upcoming Saucon Valley School Board election is by Lower Saucon Township resident Arthur Joel Katz.
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It will soon be time to turn your clocks and 'fall back' one hour.
It will soon be time to turn your clocks and 'fall back' one hour.
