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Alleged Garbage Man Assault, School Board Race Top Local News

An alleged assault on a garbage man in Lower Saucon Township and the Saucon Valley School Board race topped the local headlines this week.

Lower Saucon Township Police say Sarah Hart, of the 3500 block of North Drive, ordered a garbageman to pick up her trash with his teeth before pulling him from his truck and hitting him.

11 Candidates Running for 4 Saucon Valley School Board Seats

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The Saucon Valley School Board primary features 11 cross-filed candidates running for four seats.

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A Lower Saucon Township man has been charged with public drunkenness, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tell Us: Are Traffic Police Needed on Rt. 412?

Many Hellertown Patch readers say police or flagger forces are needed to help direct traffic on Route 412 near the I-78 interchange in Hellertown during the latest phase of a construction project.

Lower Saucon Township Police say an 11-year-old student at Saucon Valley Middle School was cited for disorderly conduct and harassment.

Lower Saucon Township Police say Theresa Patterson, of the first block of Silver Place, Hellertown, has been charged with harassment.

Property Maintenance Letters Going Out: Official

Hellertown property owners whose homes or businesses are not in compliance with property maintenance codes can expect to receive letters in the mail.

Corey C. Merwarth, 34, of East Depot Street, Hellertown, allegedly sold stolen metal, netting more than $35,000.

Reading Drive Trailhead Expected to Reopen Soon

An expanded and upgraded Reading Drive Trailhead is expected to reopen along the popular Saucon Rail Trail in mid-May, according to the Lower Saucon Township website.


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