Cherry malt at Twin Kiss? Chocolate-dipped cone at Dairy Queen? A Jigger in Mt. Gretna? We want to know where you go for ice cream in Lebanon County.
June 2020
🔗 Lebanon County restaurant fined for reopening dine-in service while in yellow phase
Taste of Sicily in Palmyra received a $1,000 fine Tuesday from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for continuing to offer dine-in service.
Posted inEducation
Palmyra senior receives $2,500 conservancy scholarship
Palmyra Area Senior Jamie Kantorczyk received $2,500 from the 2020 Richard H. and Karen R. Light Memorial Scholarship.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] Could the pandemic of 2020 result in a population shift to Lebanon County?
It all appeared good… then came the pandemic of 2020. Now, what might all this mean for Lebanon County?
🔗 Dean still owes co-ops; independents paid
The former Dean Foods Co. and its subsidiaries are paid up with Pennsylvania independent dairy farmers for April milk, but an industry regulator said the company still isn’t square with cooperatives that have members in the state.
🔗 Ag Department will support fairs’ decisions
Pennsylvania’s Ag Department plans to play a supportive role as local fairs consider canceling because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNews
Top Republican Mike Turzai will resign from the Pa. House on June 15
Turzai announced in January he would not seek reelection this fall and would instead pursue a job in the private sector.
Posted inCrime & Safety
South Lebanon man killed in accident, motorcycle hit car at N. 9th & Guilford
Lebanon City Police have announced details of a traffic accident that left a South Lebanon man dead last week.
Posted inNews
Lawmakers approved a resolution ending Pa.’s coronavirus emergency declaration. Wolf says he’ll take them to court.
The governor told lawmakers the resolution would have “disastrous” consequences should it take effect.
🔗 Mount Lebanon Cemetery’s $1 million can’t fix problems on its 200 acres (Paywall)
Families are struggling with why and how this could have happened, and the answer comes down to two things, according to the man who runs the cemetery’s board of managers: revenue and manpower.
Posted inPeople & Places
Cedar Crest grad now part of rocket assembly logistics team
From flying model planes in Annville to overseeing supply chain logistics for rockets, Lebanon native Jordan Charles has long been drawn to math and science.
Posted inEducation
Palmyra Outdoor Education Program goes virtual
Students took virtual hikes, participated in video obstacle courses, designed cabins via Minecraft, and more.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
‘Cocktails-to-go’ embraced by local taverns, helps offset financial impact
The temporary law is helping local watering holes like Mt. Gretna Hideaway and Boyer’s Tavern keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Power Packs Project, Boy Scouts host virtual race to fight food insecurity
Participants can choose any day in June to complete the 5K or 15K race, with proceeds going toward local Scouts and the fight against food insecurity.
