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Pool's Delayed Opening, Death of 'Man on Easton Road' Top June News

The delayed opening of the Hellertown Community Pool and the death of a Lower Saucon Township icon known as the 'Man on Easton Road' were amont the most-read news topics on Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch in June.

Hellertown Pool Opens for 2013 Swim Season After Delay
The Hellertown Community Pool opened Thursday, June 27, after a twelve-day delay caused by the installation of a new liner.

Beloved 'Man on Easton Road' Mourned by Local Residents
A man who for years waved to passing motorists from a plastic armchair on the side of Easton Road in Lower Saucon Township was remembered by those whose days he brightened.

Man's Drowning Was Accidental, Police Say
The March death of Stephen P. Lockard in one of Hellertown's Grist Mill Park ponds was accidental, authorities announced.

Reading Drive Burglary Under Investigation
Lower Saucon Township Police are investigating a burglary in the 1800 block of Reading Drive.

Ag Dept. Contacted About Loose Cows, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say officers have responded to nine incidents involving loose cows owned by Christine Hess, of the 1900 block of Waldheim Road, since June 7.

Illegal Passing Preceded DUI-Related Crash, Police Say

A Freemansburg man has been charged with DUI, following an alleged hit-and-run accident that Lower Saucon Township Police say injured another motorist.

Borough Man Stole Train Parts from Rail Yard, Police Say
Michael Ridgick, 32, of Hellertown, was arrested in the theft of more than 700 copper and brass railroad hopper valves and aluminum locomotive radiators from a Bethlehem rail yard.

Reading Drive Home Entered by Trespasser, Police Say
A Reading Drive home was entered, but nothing was disturbed or damaged, according to Lower Saucon Township Police.

L. Saucon Council Candidate Advances to General Election
Donna Louder, who ran as a write-in candidate in the May primary election, received enough votes to appear on the ballot in November's general election.


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