Top Ranking for SVHS, Lost Small Dog, Snow Removal Criticism: Top Local News

SVHS Tops Academic Performance Index of LV High Schools
Saucon Valley High School topped the 2012-2013 overall academic performance rankings for Northampton and Lehigh County high schools according to data released Wednesday by the PA Department of Education and shared by the Saucon Valley School District.

Small Dog Found at Rt. 378, Mountain Drive
Lower Saucon Township Police are seeking information about a small white and tan dog found at Rt. 378 and Mountain Avenue in the township.

Amount of Snow Thrown in Streets 'Worst' He's Seen, Borough Official Says
Hellertown Public Works Director Tom Henshaw told borough council members Monday that the amount of snow illegally thrown onto borough streets by residents following last weekend's winter storm was 'probably the worst...I've seen.'

Plea Deal Possible for Mom Accused of Killing Baby in Lower Saucon Township
Amanda Hein, 27, of Allentown, is accused of killing her newborn baby inside a restroom at a Lower Saucon Township restaurant in August.

Hellertown Tax Rates Will Remain Unchanged in 2014
Hellertown Borough Council voted to maintain the borough's current real estate tax rate of 18.75 mills and fire tax rate of 1.5 mills in 2014 at a meeting Monday.

New Peddling and Soliciting Ordinance Takes Effect in Lower Saucon Township
On Dec. 9, a revised peddling and soliciting ordinance took effect in Lower Saucon Township.

Saucon Valley High School Senior Spotlight: Nick Savant
Nick Savant is arguably one of the most accomplished and well-respected Saucon Valley football players of all time. Head football coach Matt Evancho called him 'a fantastic leader and player.'

5 Cars Towed During Weekend Snowstorm, Borough Police Chief Says
Just five cars had to be towed from snow emergency routes during last weekend's snowstorm, when a snow emergency was in effect for 24 hours, borough council was told by Police Chief Robert Shupp Monday.

Lower Saucon Residents Told of Upcoming Library Services Change
As of Jan. 1, Lower Saucon Township will no longer be a supporting member of the Bethlehem Area Public Library system. Instead, the Hellertown Area Library will be the home library for both borough and township residents.

Hellertown Meth Lab Operators Plead Guilty
A mother and son who operated a meth lab inside a Main Street, Hellertown home pleaded guilty in Northampton County Court in separate hearings earlier this month.

Saucon Valley High School Senior Spotlight: Jordan Nichols
In addition to being a star volleyball player for the Panthers, Saucon senior Jordan Nichols is vice president of her class, a member of Future Business Leaders of America and a member of the school's branch of the National Honor Society.

Photo: This small dog was found near Rt. 378 and Mountain Drive in Lower Saucon Township (photo credit: Lower Saucon Township Police Department).