Lebanon Catholic and Holy Family Consolidated Catholic School in Berwick are closing due to decreased enrollment and continuing financial issues, the diocese said.
April 2020
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
WLBR 1270 suddenly changes to “Classic Hits” format, drops talk shows
Lebanon County’s oldest continuously-operating radio station, WLBR 1270, suddenly changed its format at 9:00 a.m. today to “Classic Hits,” and began identifying itself as “Big Wilbur – 1270.”
Posted inHistory
Recounting Lebanon County’s brief UFO frenzy of the 1960s
In the summer of 1965, Lebanon residents reported a number of UFO sightings that spurred local interest.
Posted inNews
Pa. senators threaten subpoena if Wolf administration refuses to turn over list of coronavirus business waivers
The administration has so far refused to release the information despite numerous requests from media organizations.
Posted inSponsored Content
Vietnam War Vet shares COVID-19 story [Press Release]
Easter weekend came and something just didn’t feel right to 71-year-old Brian Rumpilla of Fredericksburg, Pa. An Army Veteran who served as a military policeman from 1968-1971 and was deployed to Vietnam from May 1969 to April 1970, he just felt like his gas tank was running on empty.
Posted inNews
Municipalities across county adjusting to “new normal” of coronavirus shutdowns
LebTown touches base with Swatara, Heidelberg, North Cornwall, North Lebanon and Bethel Townships to see how they are adapting to a “new normal.”
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 inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Aggravated assault, simple assaults, fleeing police
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County Coroner Dr. Jeff Yocum discusses shifting death counts, advises public to continue laying low for now
LebTown speaks with Lebanon County coroner Dr. Jeff Yocum about the virus’ impact on his work and the strained relationship between the Pa. DOH and his colleagues across the state.
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Pa. coroners, health department at odds over how to handle suspected coronavirus cases, potentially affecting death count
By not acknowledging what coroners see as their legal obligation, the Pennsylvania Coroners Association believes that the state is risking a miscount of deaths, potentially misunderstanding how the virus is spreading and overburdening hospital staff with administrative tasks.
Posted inCrime & Safety
DA discusses details, process that led to justified shooting finding in Thome death
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf spoke to LebTown about the investigation and the process that led to her findings.
Posted inNews
States need coronavirus data to make timely decisions, and what they share with the public varies widely
As part of a collaborative effort, Stateline and Spotlight PA surveyed six states across the U.S. to determine what information they have made accessible to the public via their websites.
🔗 First citation issued for non-essential business violation in Pennsylvania
The first non-essential business citation has been issued in Pennsylvania. Middle Creek Roofing in Lebanon County was handed a citation on Thursday for violating Gov. Wolf’s mandate that non-life-sustaining businesses remain closed. The business was previously warned twice by state police prior to being given a citation.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Curbside pickup to be offered at all county PLCB stores starting Monday
A week after the Fine Wine & Good Spirits at the Promenade opened up for curbside pickup, the PLCB will expand the program to all Lebanon County stores.
