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Teacher Contract Impasse, White Strips Theft Top Local News
Stories about the Saucon Valley teachers' contract negotiations and the reported theft of more than $1,000 worth of teeth whitening strips and razor blades from Giant in Lower Saucon Township were among the most-read this week.
Saucon Teachers Again Reject State Fact-Finder's Report
Following protocol, the Saucon Valley Education Association reconsidered a state fact-finder's report about a contract dispute at a meeting Wednesday. Teachers ultimately voted to reject the report for a second time.
Men Stole $1,000 Worth of White Strips, Razor Blades, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who they say stole more than $1,000 worth of Crest White Strips and razor blades from the Giant Food Store at 1880 Leithsville Road.
New Rt. 412 Bridge Near Springtown is Open
A new bridge on Route 412 between Hellertown and Springtown opened Thursday. The bridge was finished seven months ahead of schedule, according to PennDOT.
Rehab Center Worker Stole Patient's Medication, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say an employee of the Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1896 Leithsville Road, was charged with theft after he allegedly stole a patient's medication.
Saucon Valley 130-Pound Football Team Wins Championship
The 130-pound Saucon Valley youth football team led by Coach Kim "Brownie" Brown won their championship game against Palisades at Williams Township Saturday.
Drunken Man Vomited, Passed Out in Police HQ Lobby, Police Say
A Lower Saucon Township man was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital and cited for public drunkenness after police say he was found passed out in the lobby of the township's police headquarters.
Council Gets Gaming Grants Update
The application process for the next round of Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority grants will begin in January. Hellertown Borough Council members discussed the possibility of future grant applications at a recent meeting.
Cub Scout Pack 349 Collects More Than 600 Food Items
Cub Scout Pack 349 collected more than 600 donated food items as part of the annual 'Scouting for Food' drive last weekend.
Main Street Coordinator Funding Gets Green Light
Although the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation has withdrawn funding for local Main Street coordinators such as Hellertown's, borough council recently voted to allocate $5,000 in next year's budget for the program to continue.
Hellertown Police Issue Warning About Property, Lottery Scams
The Hellertown Police Department is advising residents to beware of online property and lottery scams.
Photo: A store surveillance image of a man suspected of stealing Crest white strips and razor blades from the Giant Food Store in Lower Saucon Township (source: Lower Saucon Township Police Department).
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