The Lebanon VA Medical Center will hold a Women’s Health Open House on May 16 from 1-4pm for female Veterans.
May 2019
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
ELCO students release brook trout at Millcreek Rod & Gun [Photo Story]
ELCO High School released brook trout at an event Thursday at Mill Creek Rod & Gun Club—brook trout they raised themselves.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Second threat this week for ELCO, district faces scrutiny on disclosure
You couldn’t have designed a better example of the good and the bad social media can cause than what’s occurred in eastern Lebanon County these past few days.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
State College’s Rey Azteca bringing new Mexican restaurant to Palmyra
Rey Azteca will be coming to Londonderry Square in Palmyra.
Posted inPeople & Places
How to visit Bordner’s Cabin at Swatara State Park [Photo Story]
Ever wanted to visit Bordner’s Cabin? Here’s a preview of what to expect, and a guide on how to do it.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUI, possession, stolen vehicle, domestic assault
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Giant Food Stores now offering online service “Giant Direct” in Lebanon County
Those who frequent the Giant in Lebanon will now be able to pick up groceries without setting foot inside the store, or even leaving their vehicle.
Posted inNews
ELCO faces social media blowback following viral post that highlighted threat later deemed not credible
A viral Facebook post yesterday drew awareness to a potential school violence threat—deemed “not credible” by authorities—and elicited a public discussion regarding the district’s disclosure and followup practices.
Posted inNews
Rep. Frank Ryan co-sponsors bipartisan bill to abolish death penalty
State Representative Frank Ryan (R-101) has backed a bipartisan bill that would see Pennsylvania joining twenty other states in doing away with the death penalty.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Spinstock Flow Arts Festival coming to Coleman’s Park next month
The 7th annual Spinstock Flow Arts Festival will take place next month at Coleman’s Park.
🔗 Jonestown Bank & Trust might be the only Pennsylvania bank welcoming the marijuana industry (Paywall)
A report by the Reading Eagle on JBT’s expansion into the marijuana banking business. Customers are charged an extra fee to account for the added oversight needed to track this potentially risky money.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Local woman awarded national DAR medal for historic preservation
At the most recent meeting of the Lebanon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a local woman was honored for her lifelong commitment to historic preservation.
Posted inNews
LVC announces Wellness Pool removal, prexy says space needed for program
Lebanon Valley College plans to remove the Arnold Sports Center’s Wellness Pool to make way for a new speech language pathology clinic.
Posted inNews
LVC Women’s Lacrosse team wins MAC Commonwealth championship
On Saturday, Lebanon Valley College Women’s Lacrosse defeated the Stevenson Mustangs to claim the program’s first-ever MAC Commonwealth title.
Posted inSponsored Content
State Sen. Folmer endorses Dawn Blauch for Recorder of Deeds [Paid Press Release]
State Sen. Mike Folmer has endorsed Dawn Blauch for Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds.
