Dave Rotunda, a local restaurant owner, aired his grievances with Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent order to close restaurants and bars in Pennsylvania for two weeks in a Facebook video that quickly went viral.
March 2020
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon businesses comply with state mandates to help stop COVID-19 spread
Both the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon’s Main Street organization, have been working to keep businesses up-to-date on the mandates to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] State Sen. Arnold: “Say what you mean, mean what you say, Mr. Governor”
State Sen. Dave Arnold (R-48) addresses his concerns with Governor Tom Wolf’s communication and response to the coronavirus threat.
Posted inNews
[Photo Story] Quiet Lebanon as county stays home to slow coronavirus spread
Lebanon County got quiet this week as businesses shut down to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Posted inNews
Commissioners discuss shutdown, municipal building closed until 3/30
Keeping crowds of people out of the municipal building is imperative at this time to reduce the chance of infection, the commissioners explained.
Posted inNews
WellSpan waives COVID-19 test fees, UPMC prepares for outpatient testing
Details on how WellSpan Health and UPMC are gearing up COVID-19 testing efforts in Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Mayor Capello delivers 2020 State of the City address without usual live audience
City of Lebanon safer than 10 years ago, in good shape overall, according to Mayor Capello’s State of the City address.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Shank found at LCCF, iMac stolen, retail theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
🔗 The Lebanon Farmers Market is selling inexpensive toilet paper during coronavirus outbreak
The Lebanon Farmers Market is selling inexpensive toilet paper, paper towels and other supplies to help the local community during the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inNews
Non-life sustaining businesses must close, delivery/carry-out may continue
Gov. Tom Wolf has expanded his orders regarding business shutdowns to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania DOH confirms first coronavirus case in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Thursday that Lebanon County has its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.
🔗 Talented Palmyra science teacher on short list for prestigious $1M Global Teacher Prize
Palmyra Area Middle School science teacher Jeff Remington has earned state and national awards for his work in the classroom and now is in the running for an international honor worth $1 million.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] Introducing the TUTU Happiness Project
And just like that our lives have changed.
Posted inHistory
How Lebanon welcomed the motorcycle fad of the early 1900s and provided riders for World War I
In the first two decades of the twentieth century, Lebanon took part in a vehicular fad that influenced leisure, work, and war.
Posted inEducation
Lebanon County school districts offering families free meals for pickup
To meet the need during COVID-19, several school districts in Lebanon County are offering meals to keep those young tummies full.
