Results from the 2020 Lebanon Area Fair youth exhibits.
August 2020
Facing firefighter shortage, South Lebanon Twp. launches recruiting effort
South Lebanon Township needs firefighters, and it’s getting serious about recruiting newcomers.
Christman’s Chronicles: What do we mean by ‘The Perfect Farewell’? [Paid Press Release]
The process always begins with the inevitable question, “What do I do next?” It ends with our mutual goal of providing The Perfect Farewell.
Pa. cancels on volunteer coronavirus contact tracers, moves to hire 1,000 paid staff
Despite the state’s struggles to keep case counts low, the department told volunteers it planned to wait until the fall to resume trainings.
Tax collections in Pa. rebound on pent-up shopper demand, but state still faces huge budget deficit
Without additional federal aid, the state will probably have to make serious budget cuts or significantly increase borrowing to make ends meet.
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.
Pa. pursuing new cleaning plan for Capitol Complex after custodial worker tests positive for the coronavirus
State officials say the six-month contract is needed to give workers and visitors greater confidence that the facilities are safe.
Harrisburg man wanted for striking Lebanon man with hatchet during late night confrontation
A 33 year old Harrisburg man is wanted by Lebanon City Police over charges stemming from a July 18 incident outside Kalembo’s Social Smoke in Lebanon.
Lebanon church that predated Civil War closes
St. John’s United Church of Christ closed June 28. The church had been active for 159 years.
[Letter] The unmasked community
“This whole debacle in no way benefits Lebanon County.”
[Photo Story] Lebanon Area Fair finishes modified event with fireworks
The Lebanon Area Fair finished its annual event with a drive-in fireworks show.
Blotter: Resisting arrest, drug possessions, crashes
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
🔗 Youth dairy exhibits breeze through 2020 Lebanon Area Fair
Instead of a full showcasing of the area’s best bovines, this year’s edition of the fair was limited to youth participants only. Nevertheless, there was still plenty of dairy delightfulness to be admired.
🔗 With JETT Ride 2020, Hains brothers continue fight against Duchenne MD (Paywall)
Luke and Lance Hains’ commitment to their younger brother, Levi Hains, and those like him who are battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, has never been stronger.