The fair will not have track events, midway shows, rides, carnival games, indoor and outdoor commercial exhibits, or open class entries.
May 2020
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Best public policies are thought-through and consistent
Grange President: “The best public policy is one that is thought-through and where everyone believes that there are consistent criteria for making these decisions.”
🔗 Artist sketches faces of front-line workers
A Lebanon County man is making sure we don’t forget essential workers when this pandemic is a thing of the past.
🔗 House Resolution introduced urging removal of Health Secretary Dr. Levine
State Representative Russ Diamond is calling for the immediate resignation or removal of Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine through a House Resolution that was introduced Tuesday.
🔗 PA Supreme Court meets remotely to hear arguments in Lebanon County medical marijuana case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a policy that would block people on probation from using medical marijuana in Lebanon County.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Palmyra restaurant among first to reopen indoor, outdoor seating to public
Family-owned restaurant Taste of Sicily didn’t waste any time when Lebanon County Commissioners passed a resolution last week in favor of reopening the county.
Posted inHistory
Light’s Fort a poster child for need of local historical preservation
Light’s Fort is Lebanon’s oldest standing structure. Local historians and preservationists would like to see it restored and turned into a museum.
Posted inSponsored Content
Ryan: Lives hang in the balance as Wolf ignores state’s overall welfare [Paid Press Release]
The administration of Gov. Tom Wolf is more “agenda driven” than “science driven” in keeping much of Pennsylvania shut down to the detriment of thousands of workers and businesses, says state Rep. Frank Ryan.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Harmonia Music Association announces Lebanon County Musicians’ Hall of Fame Class of 2020
This year’s class of inductees includes Broadway players, educators, composers, and more.
Posted inSponsored Content
Support the Annville-Cleona Fire District through a Virtual Boot Drive [Paid Press Release]
Having already had to cancel two fundraising events so far this year, the Annville-Cleona Fire District is facing a financial shortfall and raising money through a Virtual Boot Drive.
Posted inNews
Pa. officials allow scaled-back real estate operations to resume statewide
Gov. Tom Wolf on the same day vetoed a bill to restart the real estate industry, angering Republicans in the legislature.
Posted inNews
Rebate checks may arrive earlier for some Pennsylvania homeowners and renters
The rebate program is aimed at low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Posted inNews
FULL LIST: Pa. releases names of nursing homes with coronavirus cases, deaths
As the number of deaths inside Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities grew, lawmakers and advocates for seniors called on the state and federal government to release the list.
🔗 After 17 years, Will Wenninger returns to coach Cedar Crest girls (Paywall)
The ex-Cedar Crest girls coach, who guided the Falcons to lofty heights from 1999-2003, is now the current Cedar Crest girls coach after Will Wenninger was hired by the Cornwall-Lebanon School Board Monday night.
🔗 Another Pa. lawmaker calls for resignation of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) is adding his voice to the calls for the immediate resignation or removal of Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine.
