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Woman Found Pot in Son's Room, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a woman contacted them after allegedly finding marijuana and drug paraphernalia in her 15-year-old son's room.

Lower Saucon Township Police say a 15-year-old boy will be referred to the Northampton County Juvenile Court system after marijuana and drug paraphernalia were allegedly found in his room. In a news release, police said the boy's mother contacted them after finding the items May 17 in her home in the 1800 block of Overlook Drive. The boy faces charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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How You Can Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.

Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a two-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of local folks who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.

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Drunken Woman Peed in Road, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say Eneida Resto, of Fairmount Street, Bethlehem, became stranded when one of her car tires blew out on Flint Hill Road.

A Bethlehem woman has been charged with DUI, after Lower Saucon Township Police say she drove off Flint Hill Road, flattening a tire and disabling her vehicle in the process. In a news release, police said Eneida Resto, of the 1300 block of Fairmount Street, was found to be intoxicated when officers responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Flint Hill at 6:19 a.m. May 12. Police said Resto had also "urinated in the street." Resto refused a blood test at St. Luke's University Hospital, according to authorities. In addition to DUI, she has been charged with public drunkenness, careless driving and driving without a license.

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Rail Trail 5K Will Benefit Boston Bombing Victims

Registration is open for the Saucon to Boston 5K Run/Walk for the One Fund, which will be held on the Saucon Rail Trail on Sunday, June 9.

A local resident is organizing a 5K run/walk on the Saucon Rail Trail, to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Jerry Steward presented an overview of his plan for the Saucon to Boston 5K Run/Walk for the One Fund to Hellertown Borough Council May 6, explaining that the event had already been approved by the Saucon Rail Trail Oversight Commission. Council unanimously approved a motion to allow the event to take place on the borough's portion of the rail trail. The run—which is scheduled for Sunday, June 9 starting at Grist Mill Park—will head south into Lower Saucon Township, where Steward said volunteers will be stationed at the Meadows and Old Mill Road trail crossings. Pre-race registration will start at 7:30 a.m…

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Susan A. Morley, 74, of Upper Saucon [Obituary]

Susan A. Morley died Monday, May 20, 2013.

Susan A. Morley, 74, of Upper Saucon Township, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of John E. Morley. She was born in Allentown on Sept. 12, 1938 to the late Edward and Helen (Bilger) Gehringer. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coopersburg, where she served on its choir and Altar and Rosary Society. She was a 1956 graduate of Quakertown High School.  SURVIVORS In addition to her loving husband of 50 years; children: Jennifer J. Morley and her husband Derek W. Hopler of Milton, Del., Rebecca M. and her husband Mark A. Vogeler of Coopersburg; grandchildren: Allen E. and Isaac W. Hopler, Kyle A. and Noah G. Vogeler. She was predeceased by siblings: William, Cynthia Graybill…

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Relay for Life Celebrates Survivors, Inspires Courage

Relay for Life of Saucon Valley draws hundreds to Hellertown's Dimmick Park to raise awareness—and funding—on behalf of the American Cancer Society. This year's relay was held Saturday and raised more than $50,000 for the ACS.

For additional photos and updates about this year's event, visit and like the Facebook page for Relay for Life of Saucon Valley.

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Sign Up for Chili Festival at the S.V. Farmers' Market

The Saucon Valley Farmers' Market's annual Chili Festival will be held Sunday, June 2.

Love chili? Then mark your calendars for the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market's annual Chili Festival, which will be held this year on Sunday, June 2 at the market in Water Street Park, Hellertown. To register to compete in the festival, call organizer George Sauerwine at 610-360-4105. The chili contest is free to enter, but space is limited. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. There will be an entrance fee to taste and vote on the chili submissions. The farmers' market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday from May through November.

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Boy Allegedly Trespasses on Train Tracks

Lower Saucon Township Police say a boy was cited for trespassing for allegedly being on Norfolk Southern property in the 2000 block of Riverside Drive.

Lower Saucon Township Police issued a reminder to local residents in a news release about a recent citation for trespassing: stay off railroad property. In the release, police said a boy was cited for trespassing the evening of May 7, after he was allegedly observed picking up railroad bolts and spikes from along the train tracks in the 2000 block of Riverside Drive. That is in the Steel City section of the township. The tracks are Norfolk Southern property, and the metal pieces were returned to the Norfolk Southern Corporation, police said.

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