Being the last county to go green noticeably affected business over the past week alone, some said.
July 2020
Posted inPeople & Places
‘Fish Out of Water’ exhibit installed along Veterans’ Memorial Walkway
Lebanon Valley Council of the Arts will host its First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m., July 3 in downtown Lebanon, unveiling its “Fish Out of Water” public art installation.
Posted inNews
In Pa.’s growing fireworks war, it’s fed-up residents versus cold, hard cash
With sales booming and complaints pouring in, some lawmakers want to reinstate a ban, but the state desperately needs the tax revenue.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Happy Fourth of July from LebTown
We’re taking tomorrow off, but wanted to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July.
Posted inUpcoming Events
City releases details on Fourth fireworks; park to be closed, street parking nearby
The City of Lebanon has announced more information on this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display.
Posted inNews
A promising year for Pennsylvania’s state budget ends with a $3.2 billion thud
The state permanently lost $444 million in June alone, with that number expected to be $5 billion overall by this time next year.
Posted inNews
Cedar Haven buyer wants to nix deal; says current operator blocked access
Prospective operator Allaire has sought to terminate its asset purchase agreement for Cedar Haven over alleged breach of contract.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Fourth fine for Taste of Sicily brings total up to $10k, owners seek Trump visit
Taste of Sicily has now received a total of $10,000 in civil penalties from the state for operating with a suspended license.
Posted inPeople & Places
2 years of random Palmyra golf balls, and no answer to mystery in sight
Who has been leaving golf balls on the streets, lots, and lawns of Palmyra? The mystery remains unsolved, for now.
Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers (June 16 to June 30)
Here are the latest real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Aggravated assault, fugitive from justice, drug possession, vehicle accidents
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Pa. GOP can’t unilaterally end Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus disaster declaration, state Supreme Court rules
In the first of two constitutional showdowns, the court rejected the GOP’s argument that it can strip Wolf of his emergency power without his consent.
Posted inNews
Pa. mandates masks for anyone who can’t maintain social distancing while leaving house amid pandemic
Health Secretary Rachel Levine said the order was necessary to prevent another statewide shutdown.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
United Way distributes second round of grants to nonprofits
The grants distributed a total of $16,130 to the Lebanon YMCA, Lebanon Family Health Services (LFHS), Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center (SARCC), and Lebanon Valley Volunteers in Medicine (VIM).
Posted inNews
I-81 improvement survey highlights issues with two Lebanon County exits
Two parts of the section of I-81 passing through Lebanon County, Exits 85 and 89, received a number of comments from survey participants.
