New Police Chief, So. Lehigh Football Players Make State Team: Top Local News

2 Southern Lehigh Football Players Voted Onto AAA All-State Team
Southern Lehigh seniors Jake Del Priore and Collin Kendrick have been voted onto the prestigious 2013 Pennsylvania Football Writers' Class AAA All-State team, and are the only players from the Lehigh Valley to make the cut.

Coopersburg Patrolman Appointed New Borough Police Chief
Coopersburg Patrolman Anthony Struss was appointed the new borough Police Chief at Coopersburg Borough Council's Dec. 17 meeting. His appointment becomes effective on Dec. 28.

Pedestrian Struck at Rt. 309, W. Saucon Valley Road
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a tow truck at Rt. 309 and W. Saucon Valley Road in Upper Saucon Township Thursday evening.

Coopersburg Woman Pawned Stolen Gold Necklace, Police Say
A Coopersburg woman was recently charged with receiving stolen property, after police say she pawned a gold necklace that was stolen by a teen while the teen was babysitting for a Bethlehem Township couple in August.

Southern Lehigh Area Digs Out from Snow
On Tuesday and Wednesday Southern Lehigh dug out from the third significant snowfall of what has been a very wintry December. However, a weekend warmup was on the way.

Upper Saucon Police Getting Permanent Drug Drop-Off Box
The Upper Saucon Township Police Department is one of 10 Lehigh County departments getting permanent drug collection boxes.

Boy Ruled Competent to Testify Against Upper Saucon Man Accused of Molestation
A 10-year-old boy has been ruled competent to testify against an Upper Saucon man accused of molesting him while the man was substitute teaching at Union Terrace Elementary School in Allentown earlier this year.