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Spirit Parade Coverage, Alleged Rape Top Local News

Coverage of the 2013 Saucon Valley Spirit & 4-County Fireman's Parade in Hellertown and a story about a borough man who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl near the Hellertown-Bethlehem border were popular on Patch this week.

SV Spirit, 4-County Fireman's Parade Wow Spectators [Photos]
The annual Saucon Valley Spirit Parade combined with the 4-County Fireman's Parade marched through Hellertown Sunday afternoon, entertaining thousands who turned out to see floats, bands and lots of fire engines.

SV Spirit Parade Winners Announced
The winners of the judged categories in Sunday's 2013 Saucon Valley Spirit Parade were announced Monday.

Calling Out the Clowns [BLOG POST]
A blog post about the Saucon Valley Spirit Parade by Marc "Wiggy" Kovacs

Hellertown Man Acted Out 'Rape Fantasy' with Girl, 14, Police Say
Both the victim and alleged assailant told police they met through Whisper, a new social media application that encourages users to post and share feelings anonymously.

Police Want to ID Man Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Card
Lower Saucon Township Police asked for the public's help in identifying a man they say is using a stolen credit card to buy gift cards and items at grocery and auto parts stores.

Man Held Airsoft Gun to Woman's Head, Police Say
A Hellertown man was arraigned on charges of reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly held an Airsoft gun to a woman's head and choked her.

Transplants' Blamed for Speed Limit Some See as Too Low
A recent question about speeding on Easton Road in Lower Saucon Township elicited more than 50 comments from Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch readers when it was posted on the site's Facebook page.

Kasey Lynn's Back in Business on Main Street
A well-known former Hellertown restaurant has re-established itself on Main Street in the borough.

Tractor Worth $10,000 Stolen from Easton Road Shed, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating the theft of a Massey-Ferguson tractor valued at $10,000 and a Woods mower valued at $2,500 from a shed in the 2200 block of Easton Road.

Marcella Dimmick, 99, Helps Cut Ribbon at Dimmick Park Rededication Ceremony
Hellertown resident Marcella Dimmick, who recently turned 99, helped cut the ribbon at a 75th anniversary rededication ceremony held at the beloved borough park named in father's honor Saturday.

Truck Driver Blocked Rt. 378, Grabbed Woman's Phone, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say a Bethlehem Township man will be charged with disorderly conduct, after he allegedly blocked Rt. 378 with his tractor trailer and grabbed another motorist's cell phone while she was trying to take his photo.

Photo: The Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes & Drums perform during the 2013 Saucon Valley Spirit Parade, which was combined with the 4-County Fireman's Parade. Both parades were held in Hellertown on Sunday, Oct. 20.


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