Best practices for keeping data secure while working from home, from local financial, insurance, and tech professionals.
May 2020
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] What, no football?
A Mt. Gretna resident shares his thoughts on whether Beaver Stadium will see its usual 100k+ fans this fall.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Trust the science
Rev. Timothy Dewald, pastor emeritus of Hill United Church of Christ and current assistant professor of mathematics at Lebanon Valley College, urges the people of Lebanon County to trust the science, and the rule of law.
🔗 State Police prepare for enforcement as counties plan to defy orders
Reserves are ready to be sent to counties that may require resources due to defiance.
Posted inNews
Pa.’s largest nurses’ union accuses hospitals of misinforming state officials about protective equipment
The union says health systems are sitting on stockpiles of N95 respirators, leaving nurses without needed protection, as some hospitals restart elective procedures.
Posted inNews
With thousands of Pa. prisoners in near-solitary confinement, how long can coronavirus lockdown last?
Advocates have widely praised the department’s efforts, but are concerned about potential harms to inmate mental health.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon High junior raises $1,500 for local coronavirus fund with ‘virtual 5K’
Thirty runners from as far as San Francisco and Canada signed up for the virtual 5K, organized by LHS junior Owen Sheetz.
Posted inCrime & Safety
37-year-old Jonestown man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old
A 37-year-old Jonestown man was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female who had been staying in his residence with him for nearly two months this past winter.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Grantville man arrested after state police vehicle pursuit in Union Township
State Police engaged in a vehicle pursuit of a 27-year-old Grantville man on Wednesday evening that resulted in the man’s arrest.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUI, PFA violation, substance and firearm possession
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
COVID shutdown: 2 of 3 commissioners remain firm on push to go yellow, state of county operations discussed
The Lebanon County Commissioners will meet again Friday morning to vote on a resolution regarding the county’s official stance on whether it should move into the “yellow” phase in advance of the state’s timeline.
Posted inPeople & Places
Lebanon Valley College graduate earns Fulbright award
Allyson Butz received the award to be an English teaching assistant for students in Germany.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Allen Theatre plans to celebrate eventual victory over COVID-19, now welcoming submissions for community film festival
“Together, We Did It!” will feature uplifting COVID-19 spots submitted by members of the community.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Local business owner looking forward to putting up “open” sign but will wait for state’s go-ahead
Lebanon businessman Tony Matula says it’s killing him not to have his barber shop open, but he feels the risks of re-opening prematurely are too great to ignore.
Posted inSponsored Content
Yes, Casey Long, school taxes are outrageous [Paid Press Release]
Calvin “Doc” Clements responds to Casey Long’s comments from a recent Palmyra Area School Board meeting.
