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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!
Lower Saucon Township Police say Ethan Gaither, of the 1900 block of Waldheim Road, caused an accident when he passed another vehicle on the right at the intersection of Leithsville and Meadows roads.
Residents are being warned to keep their cars locked at all times.
Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'
There's growing support for a plan to replace the property tax with higher income and sales taxes in Pennsylvania.
Representatives from more than 150 colleges, universities and technical schools will be at the college fair Oct. 15.
Are you or is someone you know looking for a job? Look no further! These local businesses are hiring!
Are you or is someone you know looking for a job? Look no further! These local companies are hiring!
James 'Jim' Joseph Reilly died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.
![James 'Jim' Joseph Reilly, 73, of Center Valley [Obituary]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/86761/2013/09/raw/14317f8eb0605904ae78ac51271a4a17.jpg)
There's growing support for a plan to replace the property tax with higher income and sales taxes in Pennsylvania.
Find your destination for a fun fall activity.
Find your destination for a fun fall activity.
Lower Saucon Township Police are warning residents to keep their cars locked at all times.
At a hearing Wednesday, comments revealed a sharp divide between opponents and supporters of a proposed rezoning amendment that would pave the way for an expansion by IESI Bethlehem Landfill on Applebutter Road in Lower Saucon Township.
Saucon Valley parent Elsa Brown told the school board Tuesday night she's frustrated more hasn't been done to educate district parents and 'stakeholders' about a new instructional initiative known as 'power teaching.'
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating a report of criminal mischief to a car in the 1900 block of Pine Court.
Should Lower Saucon Township provide financial support to the Hellertown Pool? Tell us in the comments.
An Upper Saucon Township man accused of punching his daughter in the head and threatening to gut her cats and wipe their blood on the walls was fined $100 and sentenced to six months of probation.
The Southern Lehigh School District fitness center is open to district residents free of charge.
A fact-finder has been appointed by Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's Labor Relations Board to develop report on sluggish contract negotiations between the Saucon Valley Education Association and the district.
