The weather was ripe earlier this week for sounds to carry — further and louder — from artillery training at Fort Indiantown Gap.
October 2020
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County ready for Election Day, many traditional activities laid aside for year
The culture around Election Day – which has among its traditions the late-night, nail-biting gatherings of party supporters to watch as the results roll in – are changing in the age of mail-in ballots and COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Transit launches marketing campaign featuring local businesses
Lebanon Transit has initiated a new campaign with the purpose of advocating for and supporting the numerous small businesses throughout Lebanon County.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Pet of the Week: Cooper
This week’s pet is Cooper, owned by the family of our very own Joshua Groh.
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FASP signs agreement with Cornwall Borough & Community Fire Company to expand area ambulance coverage
Beginning Sunday, Cornwall Borough and residents who live in Lebanon County’s “Southern Tier” will begin to experience shorter response times thanks to an agreement between FASP, Cornwall Borough, and the Community Fire Company of Cornwall Borough.
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2020 Trick or Treat moved to Monday, November 2
The rain date for trick or treat in Lebanon County is Monday, November 2.
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How Lebanon County has celebrated Halloween across the generations
Whether you call it Halloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or Holler Eve, as kids did over a century ago, October 31 has always been a night of merry-making, mischief, and masquerade in Lebanon.
Posted inEducation
Student Views: PAHS senior shares how the pandemic altered her perspective
Sophia Bruce, a senior at Palmyra Area High School writes about how the pandemic has caused her to appreciate some things she had previously taken for granted.
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to expedite Pa. mail ballot case, but could still intervene
With the prospect the high court could still hear the case or related challenges to late ballots, state election officials urged voters to hand-deliver their ballots as soon as possible.
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Will Pa. be at the center of another Bush v. Gore? These 8 lawyers and scholars weigh in.
If the election comes down to Pennsylvania, the days following Nov. 3 will likely be similar to Florida in 2000.
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Local group works to place new Lebanon County First Responders Memorial at planned County 911 Center
A memorial to the first responders who have served and have died in the line of duty is long overdue in Lebanon County, according to one lifelong volunteer.
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Dan Bost will complete City Council term vacated by Keller; no Dems remain
With Republican Dan Bost filling the seat vacated by Amy Keller, Lebanon City Council is now 100% Republicans; however, no Democrats applied to the position.
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Strickler Insurance provides the type of service that only a family-owned business can
Patrick Freer has experienced the life of being an entrepreneur and running a family business. The Strickler Insurance president & Snitz Creek Brewery cofounder shares his career path with LebTown.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Simple assault, DUI, theft, accidents
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
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Pennsylvania schools need an additional $4.6 billion to close education gaps, new analysis finds
The analysis is the latest salvo in a yearslong battle to address inequities in the state’s public school system, one that could intensify as the case moves toward trial.
