The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently released its 2018-2019 annual fiscal year report detailing Fine Wine & Good Spirits wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
December 2019
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Robbery, burglary, fraud, endangering welfare of children
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
🔗 Paying rent to your jailers: Inmates are billed millions of dollars for their stays in Pa. prisons.
Lebanon County Correctional Facility is a focus of the PA Post’s look at charging rent to inmates, with LCCF said to be one of the first in the state to start the practice as a “cost recovery program.”
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With bill pending, local law enforcement supports giving municipal police radar
Local law enforcement officers support a pending bill to make municipal police eligible to use radar for speed limit enforcement, with the hopes of improving public safety.
🔗 Cornwall Borough Council announces police chief successor; current holder to retire in 2021 or sooner (Paywall)
Cornwall Police Chief Bruce Harris has no plans to leave his post in the near future, but when he does decide to hang up his holster, in 2021 or possibly sooner, borough council president John Karinch announced Sergeant Brett Hopkins, of the Cornwall Police Department will be his successor.
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It’s A Wonderful Life coming to Lebanon stage, tickets scarce
Here’s your chance to see the stage version of a classic Christmas movie, live and local
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Lebanon man charged for sexually assaulting teen and disseminating video
A Lebanon man is incarcerated following charges that he sexually assaulted a teenager and disseminated video of the incident.
Posted inPeople & Places
With Lebanon roots, Lancaster’s Phase Materia shoots for stars with new album
Myerstown-born Phase Materia makes pop music in the tradition of artists like Donovan, the Beatles, and T. Rex – very evocative of the ’60s.
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Blotter: Strangulation, robbery, simple assault, retail thefts
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Ebenezer Cemetery set to become part of Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 14, and for the first time, Covenant Greenwood Cemetery in Ebenezer will be part of the observance.
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Shop safely with JBT’s 13 holiday season tips [Paid Press Release]
Holiday shopping can come with a bit of stress with the larger crowds and easy distractions, but following our 13 safe-shopping tips could help ensure that you and your family have an enjoyable experience.
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What do local politicians and business owners say about minimum wage hike?
Lebanon County State Representatives Russ Diamond and Frank Ryan will likely end up voting against the bill, while potential State Senate candidates Dave Arnold and Michael Schroder both support it, although for different reasons.
Posted inPeople & Places
[Photo Story] Here’s what you’re missing at Boxie’s Holiday Market
See our pictures from the second edition of the Winter Wonderland Holiday Market at Boxie – open each Saturday through the end of the month.
🔗 Public input wanted to help guide I-81 improvements, website launched
The traveling public is encouraged to share feedback about their driving experiences — from safety, congestion, condition of and access needs — along Interstate-81 in southcentral Pennsylvania on a newly launched website.
