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Prison Sentence for Attorney, Rt. 412 Detour Top Local News
Stories about a state prison sentence for a Lower Saucon Township attorney convicted of multiple DUIs and a bridge replacement project that will result in a Route 412 detour topped the Hellertown Patch headlines this week.
L. Saucon Attorney Sentenced to State Prison for DUIs
Chrystyna M. Fenchen, 63, of Lower Saucon Township was sentenced last week to serve two to 10 years in state prison for repeatedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Traffic to Be Detoured Due to Rt. 412 Bridge Project
The bridge replacement project on Route 412 in Springfield Township, Bucks County, is expected to be completed in June 2014.
Man Punched Over Lewd Facebook Post, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say one man was cited for harassment while another was cited for disorderly conduct.
Church Plans Major Clothing Giveaway for Families in Need
On Aug. 10 and 12, Mountainview Moravian Church in Hellertown will give away hundreds of pieces of clothing to area families in need, with no questions asked.
'Sandwich Board' Signs OK Outside Borough Hall for Now
Hellertown Borough Council members express differing opinions over the continued use of signs with interchangeable letters at the busy intersection of Main and Water streets.
Hellertown Hires New Part-Time Police Officer
Eric Medei was hired as a part-time Hellertown Police officer at borough council's Monday night meeting.
Man Found With Pot in Water Street Park, Police Say
Hellertown Police say Mark L. Favereaux, 26, of First Avenue, Hellertown, has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Duck Derby Raises $3,200 for Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Saucon Valley's third annual Duck Derby fundraiser was held at Hellertown's Water Street Park on Sunday.
Valuables Stolen from Township Home, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the 1600 block of Pleasant View Road.
Polk Valley Park Pavilion, Tot Lot Discussed
Polk Valley Park in Lower Saucon Township is scheduled to be upgraded with the addition of a pavilion and tot lot.
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