L. Saucon Zoning Recommendation, Fiery Crash Top Local News

LV Planners Oppose Rezoning Land Near Landfill
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission voted Thursday not to recommend a zoning map change that would pave the way for IESI Bethlehem Landfill's expansion in Lower Saucon Township.

Fiery Hexenkoph Road Accident Under Investigation
Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast are investigating a one-vehicle accident that occurred early Tuesday.

School Board Member Lanita Lum Resigns
Lanita Lum, a member of the Saucon Valley School Board, resigned at Tuesday night's meeting.

Woman Accused of Hitting Garbageman Could Face Trial
Sarah Hart, 49, of the 3500 block of North Drive, Lower Saucon Township, could face a trial on charges of simple assault and harassment.

Man Drove Wrong Way on I-78 Exit Ramp, Police Say
James J. Morgan of Belfast Road, Plainfield Township, was arrested after he allegedly drove the wrong way on the eastbound exit ramp between Route 412 and Interstate 78.

School Board Approves Full-Time Teaching Jobs
The Saucon Valley School Board voted to maintain a full-time consumer science teaching position in its 2013-2014 budget, and to make a part-time gifted teacher a full-time gifted and kindergarten teacher.

Children's Playset Stolen from Driveway
Lower Saucon Township Police are hoping to identify a man suspected of stealing a boxed children's playset from a driveway in the 3600 block of Fire Lane.

Jewelry Stolen from Wildberry Lane Home, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating the theft of several pieces of jewelry from a home on Wildberry Lane.

Man Threatened With Bat at Gas Station, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say Cristopher Cressman, of Whitehall, was cited for disorderly conduct after he allegedly threatened another man with a baseball bat.