Alleged Assault on L. Saucon Girl, Vandalism Charges Top Local News

Upper Saucon Teen Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend
Lower Saucon Township police say an Upper Saucon Township teenager assaulted his girlfriend after threatening to kill himself with a switchblade.

Four Men Charged in Borough Vandalism Spree, Police Say
Hellertown police say four young men—including three from the Saucon Valley area—have been charged in connection with a vandalism spree in early September.

Saucon FBLA Students Making a Difference in Community
The members of Saucon Valley High School's chapter of Future Business Leaders of America have been busy with many community service-oriented projects.

Water Street Park Project to Receive $193K in State Funds
State Rep. Robert Freeman (D-136) announced Thursday that Hellertown has been awarded a $193,000 state grant for improvements to Water Street Park.

SVHS Fall Athletes Honored at Awards Ceremony
The many successes of Saucon Valley's fall athletes were celebrated at an awards ceremony Wednesday evening.

Borough Man Fired Gun Near Woman's Head, Police Say
Dennis Wiedmann, 55, of the 1600 block of Bleyler Street, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault, simple assault, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, harassment and DUI.

Council Vetoes Sidewalk Ordinance Change in Downtown Area
An amendment to the Hellertown borough sidewalk ordinance that would have required property owners to replace existing concrete sidewalks with pavers in order to come into compliance was killed by borough council Monday.

School District to Hold Presentation on Fact-Finder's Report
The presentation will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Saucon Valley High School auditorium.

Driver Slid on Icy Patch on I-78, Police Say
A Bethlehem man driving east on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township slid on ice at about 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said in a news release.