The Democratic governor said counties that do so are risking federal stimulus dollars for coronavirus response.
May 2020
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‘Bringing PA Back’ website offers tools to help employers safely re-open [Paid Press Release]
As part of its efforts to serve as a resource to the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘Bringing PA Back’ website.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Alden Place properties sold to national housing community firm, details limited
LebTown became aware of the $18 million transfers when processing our bimonthly real estate transfers feature.
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Lebanon County real estate transfers (April 16 to April 30)
Here are the latest real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County.
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LCCTC students create digital billboards to celebrate National Nurses Week
Three Lebanon County Career & Technology Center seniors have digital billboards displayed on West Cumberland Street.
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The state of local radio, post-WLBR pivot
Long-time WLBR news director Gordon Weise speaks to LebTown following his termination in the station’s shift away from talk radio.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Flabbergasted that officials told (not asked) Wolf that county will “open”
Sue Naughton of Myerstown writes that she was “flabbergasted” to see news break regarding Friday’s letter from local officials.
🔗 Residents talk about counties that plan to self move to the yellow phase
Residents talk about counties that plan to self move to the yellow phase, including an interview with Lebanon City Council member Richard Wertz.
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Workers in Pennsylvania with preexisting health conditions fear a call to return to work
They are particularly at risk of serious complications or death if they get the coronavirus, but if they refuse to work, they could lose their job and unemployment.
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Republican elected officials tell Governor they intend to move Lebanon County to “Yellow Phase” on May 15
Lebanon County’s state legislators as well as a handful of other Republican elected officials released a joint letter to Governor Tom Wolf on Friday evening, May 8, informing him of a plan to move the county to the “Yellow Phase” on Friday, May 15.
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Some Pa. counties push to exclude nursing home cases from reopening formula, but experts caution against it
Reopening too soon could exacerbate the already devastating death toll in long-term care facilities, experts say.
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Pa. had an early plan to protect nursing home residents from the coronavirus, but never fully implemented it
Similar measures to those envisioned were later put in place, but only after widespread outbreaks were already underway.
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Gov. Tom Wolf rejects GOP subpoena for business waiver records, but releases some information online
The information, published late Friday, only identified which businesses received waivers, falling well short of what the legislature had requested.
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County Commissioners discuss re-opening Lebanon
During their latest Zoom conference, commissioners agreed to host a workshop with healthcare workers to gather feedback on opening businesses.
