The United Way of Lebanon County held its Mid-Campaign Community Meeting last night at the Lebanon Country Club, marking about 50% progress towards its 2018-2019 campaign.
November 2018
Posted inNews
Nuclear energy caucus issues report warning of Three Mile Island and Beaver Valley nuclear plant closures, dozens of Lebanon County jobs at risk
Many Lebanon County residents would lose their jobs if Three Mile Island is shut down, and the state’s power supply would go down by 3-4%.
Posted inCrime & Safety
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Beer and wine gardens expected next summer at Lebanon area Giant Food Stores
Giant Food Stores confirmed today that Lebanon County residents can expect to see wine and beer gardens at local locations sometime next summer.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Where you can get prescribed medical marijuana in Lebanon County
Lebanon’s first medical marijuana dispensary is expected to open in the coming weeks (or months) in the old Mann Building at 815 Cumberland Street. Here’s a list of qualifying conditions as well as doctors in Lebanon County who are approved to prescribe medical marijuana.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Quentin Riding Club faces foreclosure, historic equestrian destination in limbo as board waits for final offers
The future of the Quentin Riding Club hangs in limbo as the organization awaits final offers from a handful of parties interested in purchasing and/or operating the club’s 46-acre historic equestrian site, which has effectively shut down.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Grabbing a beer at your local brewery will soon cost more money
Starting July 1 next year, brewpubs across Pennsylvania will be made to pay a 6% sales tax on all receipts of products they manufacture.
🔗 Rentals rising: Lebanon faces uphill battle in quest to promote home ownership
City homes are a tough sell for many reasons, experts said – from the city’s reputation to property taxes and parking.
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State legislators set to receive cost of living pay increase effective December 1, local politicians vary on response
Pennsylvania’s state legislators will see 1.6% more in their January paychecks, the impact of this year’s cost-of-living increase dictated for the state government by 1995 legislation. The increase goes into effect December 1, and Lebanon County lawmakers are divided on their response.
🔗 ELCO grad & PA DOC Secretary John Wetzel on how the ingredients for successful prison reform are all here
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel explains why he thinks now is the time for prison reform. Wetzel is a graduate of ELCO and a former corrections officer at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility.
🔗 Neglected dog left in Lebanon County woods to die prompts investigation
Veterinarians believe Allie spent at least several nights in the freezing woods by herself with a severe skin disease and an almost foot-long colon prolapse. These conditions led to the dog being put to death and police trying to find who abandoned her.
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How Salvation Army’s red kettles became a Christmas tradition
A communications scholar examines how a British evangelical church became an American icon.
🔗 ‘Financial crisis’? First Aid and Safety Patrol asks for $350,000 in local tax money
For the first time in its 80-year history, Lebanon-based First Aid and Safety Patrol EMS is asking for local tax dollars to help it continue providing services.
Posted inHistory
Need a holiday read? Clive Cussler’s 2007 ‘Navigator’ has climatic ending in rumored northern Lebanon County gold mine
Like an aquatic Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler writes the type of fiction perfect to bring along on your next vacation (at least if you like thrillers)
🔗 Pennsylvania’s Sunday deer hunting ban is in the crosshairs: Could it change?
The York Daily Record reports that Rep. Keith Gillespie, R-Hellam Township, chairman of the state House Game and Fisheries Committee, has had a change of heart about Sunday hunting after talking to constituents.
