Monkey Sighting, Attempted Break-In Top Local News

Monkey Sighting Reported on Rail Trail

After a reported monkey sighting, Hellertown Police searched but found no evidence of the animal along the Saucon Rail Trail Tuesday, according to a story published by the Morning Call.

Residents Held Door Shut on Would-Be Burglars: Police

Police say a burglary attempt in the 1700 block of Railroad Lane, Lower Saucon Township, was thwarted by residents. Three men have been charged in the incident.

Resident Asks 'Where's the Urgency on Closed High Street Bridge' in Letter to the Editor

Christine Widgren of Hellertown says the "powers that be" are dragging their feet on reopening the long-closed bridge at the borough's border with Bethlehem.

School Bus Drivers Try to Rally Community Support

Saucon Valley School District bus drivers and their supporters attempted to rally community support in advance of Tuesday's school board meeting. The board—which has been accused of trying to outsource the bus drivers' jobs—took no official action at the meeting. Requests for proposals from outside companies are due to be opened Friday, May 3, it was announced at the packed meeting.

Lower Saucon Township Police say a car accident that occurred near Saucon Valley High School earlier this month was caused by a driver under the age of 18.

Hellertown Police say Karl Haas Schenley, 47, of Saylor Park Drive, Whitehall, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.