5 Places to Watch Super Bowl XLVII in Saucon Valley

The Baltimore Ravens face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 3.

This Sunday the Baltimore Ravens will meet the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. But chances are, you won't be taking a trip to see the game in person. So go with the next best thing: Watching it on big-screen TVs with good food and good company in the Saucon Valley area. Here's a look at some great local options for places to catch the Super Bowl this Sunday: Where will you be watching the Super Bowl this weekend?

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Township Man Accused of Texting Threats, Assault

Brent Phillip Strohm, of Cobble Creek Court, Lower Saucon Township, allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend's male housemate in Hellertown, according to court records.

First, Brent Phillip Strohm sent text messages threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend’s male housemate in Hellertown, police said. "I’m waitin for ur that f----- outside. He is done. Im gonna kill that ginger," he texted to the woman. Then Strohm, by this time suspected to be highly intoxicated, tried to physically confront the woman and her friend after Strohm was kicked out of a borough bar on Main Street, police said in court records. But another man stepped between Strohm and his male target. Strohm allegedly struck the man in the middle, causing swelling, bleeding and bruising to his right eye and nose area. Police then arrived and with the help of pedestrians were directed to Strohm, who appeared to be walking away but started running…

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Patch Picks: Places to Watch the Olympics

If you're hoping to catch some Olympic action in an atmosphere that's a bit more social than your living room, you might want to check out these local watering holes with TVs.

Want to cheer on Team USA in a livelier setting than your living room? Then consider visiting one of the following local bars/pubs, where 2012 London Olympics action is sure to be broadcast over the next two weeks. Braveheart Highland Pub and Restaurant - Hellertown Beer Mussels Bar & Grille - Hellertown Starters Bar & Grille - Lower Saucon Township Do you know of another place in the Saucon Valley area to watch the Olympics? Tell us by posting a comment below.

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Viewfinder: BBQ Raises Money for Angel 34 Charity

On June 30, an all-you-can-eat barbecue fundraiser at Beer Mussels Bar & Grille in Hellertown raised hundreds of dollars for Angel 34, a childhood cancer charity. For more information about the organization, visit www.angel34.org.

Chef Eric Neith, who prepared the food for the successful Angel 34 fundraiser at Beer Mussels pictured in the photos, has announced that he will lend his talents to another local event in September. Smokin' Outlaw BBQ's first annual "Bands, Brews & Que" will be held at the Lower Saucon Sportsmen's Association, 2389 Easton Road, on Sunday, Sept. 2 from 1 to 11pm. On the menu will be: APPETIZERS *Fresh Garden Salsa *Pineapple/Habanero Salsa *Cajun Shrimp *BBQ Shrimp *3 Meat Chili WOOD SMOKED MEATS - SERVED WITH 4 HOMEMADE SAUCES *Pulled Pork *Beef Brisket *Hot & Sweet Italian Sausage (Homemade) *Chicken SALADS *Jalapenos Stuffed with Cream Cheese Wrapped in Bacon *Smoked Bacon Baked Beans *Cole Slaw *Tomato/Cucumber Salad *Italian Red Skin …

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Police Reports

Hellertown Police Blotter: June 19, 2012

The following information was supplied by the Hellertown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Man Drove Drunk, Struck UGI Equipment Box, Police Say On June 1 at 1:32am police say Robert Shetrompf, of the 800 block of Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, was observed by police after coming to a complete stop in the northbound traffic lane of Main Street near Christ Lutheran Church. Police said in a press release that after being stopped in the roadway for approximately two minutes, Shetrompf "proceeded across the southbound lane and parked in the southbound lane in front of JCL Automotive in the unit block of Main Street." An officer then activated his emergency audio and visual devices and attempted to pull Shetrompf over. At that time, police say Shetrompf "attempted to back up on Main Street and proceeded forward onto the sidewalk," …

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Borough Man Allegedly Damages Police Holding Cell

Eric D. Beitz, 27, was arraigned on institutional vandalism and other charges Tuesday, as a result of alleged incidents at Beer Mussels Bar & Grille and the Hellertown Police Department Dec. 21.

A Hellertown man described by police as "visibly under the influence of alcohol" is accused of loud and violent behavior one night last week that allegedly included threatening to kill a police officer and destroying property at the police station. According to court records, the actions of Eric D. Beitz, 27, started at around 9:30pm Dec. 21, both inside and outside Beer Mussels Bar & Grille, 1214 Main St. Beitz allegedly harassed, cursed at and tried to pick fights with patrons. Records indicate that Beitz's destructive behavior continued at the borough police station, where he allegedly smashed an interview room microphone on the floor and broke a wooden bench bolted down in a holding cell, throwing it into the cell wall. When he …

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Hellertown Police Blotter

The following information was supplied by the Hellertown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Investigating Theft of Scooter from Main Street Yard On Nov. 3 at about 2:40pm police say a scooter was stolen from the yard of a home in the 200 block of Main Street. Police say the scooter is a silver Razor scooter with blue handlebars. Both Fox and Blueprint brand stickers are affixed to the base of the scooter, they added. Anyone with information about the scooter is asked to contact the Hellertown police at 610-838-7040. Woman Possessed a Small Amount of Heroin, Police Say On Nov. 11 at 9:34am police stopped Stephanie Lauren Roth, 19, of the 3000 block of Westminster Road, Bethlehem, for an alleged vehicle code violation. During the stop, which police said was made at West High and Main streets, a small amount of heroin and …

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