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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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Prison Sentence for Attorney, Rt. 412 Detour Top Local News

Stories about a state prison sentence for a Lower Saucon Township attorney convicted of multiple DUIs and a bridge replacement project that will result in a Route 412 detour topped the Hellertown Patch headlines this week.

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Which Hellertown Roads Are About to Be Paved?

The Borough of Hellertown has issued a road paving schedule for Aug. 12-22. On-street parking will be prohibited while paving is in progress.

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Man Found With Pot in Water Street Park, Police Say

Hellertown Police say Mark L. Favereaux, 26, of First Avenue, Hellertown, has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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