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Coopersburg Vol. Firefighter's Death Tops Local News
Stories about the death of a young volunteer firefighter from the Southern Lehigh area were among the most read on Upper Saucon Patch this week.
Upper Saucon Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Killed in Accident
Coopersburg volunteer firefighter William "Willie" Valentin Jr., 22, of Upper Saucon Township, was killed in a collision with another vehicle, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Wednesday.
Police: No Reports of Child Luring in Upper Saucon
Upper Saucon Township Police Chief Robert Coyle said his department has not received any reports of attempted child luring in the township, in spite of text messages warning parents about a suspicious man in a green van.
Lower Milford Residents Urged to Attend SLSB Meetings
Township officials are encouraging residents to voice their support for Lower Milford Elementary School, which needs millions of dollars in repairs.
Yard Signs Allowed at Southern Lehigh Football Games
The Southern Lehigh School Board voted Monday to allow sponsored yard signs to be placed by the football booster club at home games this season, despite concerns that the signs violate the district's advertising policy.
Lower Milford Township on Quarry Challenge: It's Not Over
Lower Milford Township officials are letting residents know that their fight to uphold ordinances they believe prohibit a quarry in the township is far from over.
Part of Rail Trail in Upper Saucon to Close for Spraying
A section of the Saucon Rail Trail in Upper Saucon Township will be temporarily closed for the spraying of herbicide on Monday, Sept. 16.
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