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Death Penalty Announcement, LST Burglary Top Local News
Stories about a woman allegedly caught with heroin at the Lower Saucon Township trailhead on Reading Drive and a man charged with disorderly conduct by Hellertown police were also among the most-read this week.
DA to Seek Death Penalty for Mom Charged With Killing Newborn
Amanda Hein is charged with killing her newborn baby after giving birth in the bathroom of Starters Pub in Lower Saucon Township in August.
Lower Saucon Road Home Burglarized Monday, Police Say
In a news release issued late Tuesday afternoon, Lower Saucon police said a Lower Saucon Road home was broken into sometime Monday between 9:15 a.m. and 3:26 p.m. Cash and jewelry were reportedly stolen.
Woman Had Heroin at Trailhead, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say a Quakertown area woman has been charged with possession of heroin after she was allegedly found with the drug at the Reading Drive trailhead on the Saucon Rail Trail.
Man 'Became Belligerent' When Approached by Officer, Police Say
A Hellertown man was arrested for disorderly conduct after police say he 'became belligerent' when an officer approached him to ask him why he was sitting in his car in the parking lot outside Borough Hall.
Saucon FBLA to Help Make Holidays Brighter for Less Fortunate
The members of Saucon Valley High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter are asking local businesses to contribute gifts to their Holiday Giveaway project, which will help make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children.
Woman Shoplifted from Dollar General, Sunoco, Police Say
A Riegelsville woman is facing retail theft charges after police say she shoplifted from two Hellertown businesses on the same day.
Yoga Studio Selected to Receive First 'Golden Broom' Award
The recognition will be awarded each quarter to those borough businesses that go above and beyond in maintaining an attractive, neat and clean business exterior that is welcoming and appealing.
Hellertown Residents Will Soon Be Able to Pay Borough Bills Online
A new service will soon allow Hellertown residents to pay their borough garbage, recycling and property tax bills online. Council also approved a motion to allow residents to pay their property tax bills in several installments.
Drunken Man Stumbled in Front of Cruiser, Police Say
A Hellertown man was cited for public drunkenness after Lower Saucon Township police say he stumbled into Leithsville Road near Apples Church Road.
SV Businesses Announce Small Business Saturday Events, Deals
A number of Hellertown businesses announced special sales, promotions and/or events in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, which is Saturday, Nov. 30.
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