Discredited School Threat, Walmart Warehouse Plan Top Local News

DA: No Credible Threat to Area Schools
Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin announced Thursday that there was no credible threat to area schools this week. In a statement, Martin blamed school administrators and local media for reporting misinformation and causing concern.

SVSD Supt. Defends School Threat Response, Criticizes DA
In an email Thursday night, Saucon Valley School District superintendent Dr. Sandra Fellin defended her response to a perceived threat against area schools this week.

SVSD Staff Warned of Alleged Threat Against Schools
Saucon Valley School District superintendent Dr. Sandra Fellin told district staff of a threat allegedly made against 27 Lehigh Valley schools by a man who is receiving a mental health evaluation, according to a published report.

Massive Walmart Distro Center to Open Near Rt. 412
A one million square-foot Walmart distribution center that's expected to employ 350 people will open on Commerce Center Boulevard in Bethlehem, near Rt. 412 and I-78.

Former Employee Stole $31,000 from Adams Plumbing, Police Say
Hellertown police say a former Adams Plumbing employee stole more than $31,000 from the business by taking out loans in her employer's name and using the company credit card.

Nurse Was Under Influence of Pills When She Drove, Police Say
A nurse at a Lower Saucon Township nursing and rehabilitation center has been charged with DUI-Controlled Substances, police said.

Lower Saucon Council to Vote on Library Decision Oct. 16
Lower Saucon Township Council inched closer to rendering a decision about a proposed library consolidation between the township and Hellertown Area Library Wednesday, when council members voted to put the proposal to a vote Oct. 16.

Hellertown Police Investigating Recent Hit-and-Run Accidents
Hellertown Police said Tuesday that they are investigating two recent hit-and-run accidents in the borough.