Alleged Meth Lab Plea Bargains, Spirit Weekend Schedule Top Local News

Accused Meth Lab Operators Agree to Plea Bargains
Five people accused of operating a meth lab out of a home in the 100 block of Main Street, Hellertown, appeared in Northampton County Court Monday to agree to guilty plea deals, according to published reports.

SV Spirit Weekend and the Big Parade: What You Need to Know
This weekend will be a memorable one in Hellertown, with many family-friendly activities planned as part of a Saucon Valley Spirit Weekend that will also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the borough's Dimmick Park.

Man Played Games With Child Left in Car at Supermarket, Police Say
An 11-year-old girl who was left in the car while her mother shopped at Giant Food Store, 1880 Leithsville Road, was approached by a man who tried to engage her attention through the car window, according to Lower Saucon Township police.

2 Deer Strikes Reported on I-78 in Lower Saucon
Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said two motorists struck deer in separate incidents on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township early Tuesday.

Arizona Pair Peddled Without Permit, Police Say
 man and woman from Arizona were cited for an alleged Lower Saucon Township ordinance violation after police say they peddled and solicited door-to-door at multiple locations throughout the township without a permit.

$550 in Rims, Tires Stolen from Redington Road Resident: Police
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating the theft of rims and tires valued at $550 from a home in the 2500 block of Redington Road.

'Music in the Park' Series Needs New Coordinator
Hellertown Enhancement Project (HEP) director Susan Ackermann told borough council recently that after 12 years at the helm of the Second Sunday Music in the Park concert series, she plans to step down from managing it.

'Habitual' DUI Offender Had .06% BAC While Driving, Police Say
A man who has been convicted of DUI several times in the past and labeled a "habitual offender" by PennDOT was arrested and charged with DUI-Habitual Offender following a Lower Saucon Township traffic stop, police said.

'Golden Brooms' to Be Given to Borough's Best-Kept Businesses
The HBBRP committee will present their first 'Golden Broom' award on Black Friday, Nov. 29, to a Hellertown business owner who demonstrates pride in keeping a well-maintained and welcoming façade and store entrance.

Man Lied to Avoid Arrest on Warrants, But Had None, Police Say
A Lower Saucon Township man gave officers a false name following a traffic stop in July because he thought he was wanted on warrants, but that wasn't the case, township police said in a news release.