The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to require use-of-force tracking and reporting, but critics contend it falls short of broader efforts elsewhere.
June 2020
Posted inNews
Change coming in local GOP leadership, Lynch endorsed by Long as successor
Casey Long will step down after six years in the position and has endorsed Edward Lynch Jr. as a successor.
Posted inNews
‘Clear as mud’: How Pa.’s chaotic coronavirus waiver program hurt small businesses
As Pennsylvania reopens, the long-term consequences of inconsistency and a lack of enforcement are becoming evident in downtowns throughout the state.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Fatal crash in North Lebanon, assaults, DUI, burglary
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
New WellSpan urgent care center near Annville set to open by late August
WellSpan will open its first Lebanon County walk-in urgent care center between Annville and Palmyra by late August, allowing some patients to avoid ER visits.
Posted inUpcoming Events
LFHS to host annual ‘Splash of Color’ art auction virtually on Saturday, June 27
Rather than postponing or canceling their fundraising event due to COVID-19, as many other organizations have done, Lebanon Family Health Services (LFHS) will host its Splash of Color event virtually this weekend.
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Prospects dimming for behind-the-scenes push to expand video gaming in Pa.
A clash of deep-pocketed lobbying interests and concerns from some rank-and-file Republican lawmakers might stall the effort, though it will probably return in the fall.
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Lebanon City Council adopts new comprehensive zoning ordinance
The City of Lebanon adopted a new comprehensive zoning ordinance last night, among other business.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon community leaders collaborate and prepare to move forward together
Spearheaded by the Lebanon County Recovery Task Force, the collaborative Forward Together Lebanon initiative seeks to lessen the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Posted inEducation
ELCO music teacher Holly Serio wins 2020 Teacher Impact Award
From approximately 250 nominations that were sent in, Holly Serio was selected as this year’s Teacher Impact Award winner from Lebanon county.
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Lebanon City Council approves first step toward possible reopening of William Penn bar; PLCB signoff still needed
William Penn, longtime downtown Lebanon bar, takes preliminary step toward possible reopening. Still needs PLCB OK.
Posted inSponsored Content
Christman’s Chronicles: Adjusting to the new reality [Paid Press Release]
Death that appears outside of the norm can affect your grieving. We call this Complicated Grief (CG).
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.
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After sudden Turzai resignation, GOP elevates new leadership in Pa. House
Lancaster County Republican Bryan Cutler assumes control as new House speaker as the legislature faces mammoth challenges with the coronavirus, finances, and police reform.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon to begin accepting applications for $350K small business grant program
The money, expected to help 50 to 100 small or very small businesses, comes from federal Community Development Block Grant funds. Applications open June 24.
