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Opinion: This Election Our Family Will Not Vote Democrat

This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. Growing up, my parents, siblings and I were lifelong Democrats. As an...

Opinion: From Lower Saucon Resident Milou Mackenzie

Saucon Voice

Oct 31, 20232 min read

Opinion: From Lower Saucon Resident Milou Mackenzie

This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. As the November 7th election draws near, it has become abundantly clear...

Opinion: HAL - Hellertown Council & deLeon Want a Campaign Issue, Not a Solution

Brad Chambers

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Opinion: HAL - Hellertown Council & deLeon Want a Campaign Issue, Not a Solution

This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. Is the Hellertown Area Library (HAL) funding being used by Lower Saucon...

Become a Lifesaver: Free Community CPR Training

Saucon Voice

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Become a Lifesaver: Free Community CPR Training

In times of crisis, knowing how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be the difference between life and death. The Lower...

Saucon Valley SD Fall Festival Is Tomorrow

Saucon Voice

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Saucon Valley SD Fall Festival Is Tomorrow

The Saucon Valley School District is gearing up for a spectacular event that promises to be fun for the entire family. The "Fall into...

A Vision for the Future: Lower Saucon's Fire Service Consolidation Plan

Saucon Voice

Oct 5, 20233 min read

A Vision for the Future: Lower Saucon's Fire Service Consolidation Plan

In Lower Saucon Township, a forward-thinking committee has been hard at work discussing the fire service needs of the community and...

Hellertown Borough Rejects Lower Saucon Library Offer

Saucon Voice

Oct 3, 20234 min read

Hellertown Borough Rejects Lower Saucon Library Offer

During its October 2, 2023, meeting, Hellertown Borough Council discussed and ultimately rejected the offer presented by Lower Saucon...

Lower Saucon's Library Offer is a Fair One

Matthew French

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Lower Saucon's Library Offer is a Fair One

This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of Lower Saucon Township. Fair-minded individuals will find it hard to argue against Lower...

Black River Farms: Where Sip Meets Serenity in Lower Saucon

Saucon Voice

Sep 23, 20232 min read

Black River Farms: Where Sip Meets Serenity in Lower Saucon

Nestled along the picturesque Black River Road in Lower Saucon Township, you'll discover a hidden gem that's been delighting locals and...

Lower Saucon Council Unanimously Supports Halloween Parade

Bonnie Savage

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Lower Saucon Council Unanimously Supports Halloween Parade

Despite recent tensions between the municipalities, Lower Saucon Council voted unanimously at its August 16, 2023, council meeting to...

Lower Saucon Offers Deal to Hellertown Over Library

Brad Chambers

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Lower Saucon Offers Deal to Hellertown Over Library

UPDATED: The formal offer letter from Lower Saucon Township to the Borough of Hellertown is included at the bottom of this article. After...

Celebrate Fall at Historical Society's Apple Festival

Bonnie Savage

Sep 14, 20232 min read

Celebrate Fall at Historical Society's Apple Festival

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the Apple Festival has regrettably been canceled. Football has started so that must...

Pt. 4 - Bethlehem Landfill: Not in My Backyard

William Gunderson

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Pt. 4 - Bethlehem Landfill: Not in My Backyard

As mentioned in Part 1 [read here], few of course, want to live next to a landfill, yet landfills are a necessary part of our society...

Polk Valley Park Closed to Honor Resident & Longtime Community Servant

Bonnie Savage

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Polk Valley Park Closed to Honor Resident & Longtime Community Servant

Per an advisory sent out by email from the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, community members are advised that Polk Valley Park...

Pt. 3 - Bethlehem Landfill: Council Approves Easements & Host Agreement

William Gunderson

Sep 7, 20234 min read

Pt. 3 - Bethlehem Landfill: Council Approves Easements & Host Agreement

During its August 30, 2023, meeting, Lower Saucon Township Council approved several resolutions related to lands owned by and adjacent to...

Lower Saucon Seeks Volunteers for Board Vacancies

William Gunderson

Sep 6, 20231 min read

Lower Saucon Seeks Volunteers for Board Vacancies

UPDATED: The below article has been updated to reflect, in addition to the below positions, that a vacancy now also exists for a...

Landfill Leachate Doesn't Enter Lehigh River, says Waste Plant Director

William Gunderson

Sep 5, 20232 min read

Landfill Leachate Doesn't Enter Lehigh River, says Waste Plant Director

In response to concerns raised by a majority of Lower Saucon Township Council at its July 28, 2023, meeting about the Bethlehem Waste...

Pt. 2 - Bethlehem Landfill: The Financial Implications

Brad Chambers

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Pt. 2 - Bethlehem Landfill: The Financial Implications

As reported in Part 1 which can be read here, the Bethlehem Landfill contributed $2.6 million to Lower Saucon Township in 2022 and has...

Pt. 1 - Bethlehem Landfill: Facts vs. Speculation

Brad Chambers

Aug 31, 20233 min read

Pt. 1 - Bethlehem Landfill: Facts vs. Speculation

On August 30, the Lower Saucon Township Council met for a 6+ hour meeting to discuss, among other items, proposed rezoning and a...

Brad Chambers

Aug 28, 20232 min read