On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be opening up the Stony Valley Rail Trail to motor vehicles for the annual State Game Lands Driving Tour, reversing an earlier decision to cancel this year’s tour.
October 2020
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Contrary to rumors, North Londonderry East polling place remains the same
False rumors have been circulating that the Nov. 3 election will see a new polling place for the North Londonderry East precinct.
Posted inPeople & Places
Blue algae warnings annual occurrence at Memorial Lake State Park
With the use of state parks at an all-time high, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of hidden dangers in freshwater that may be hazardous to their pets.
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Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was inconsistent, unfair, auditor says
The administration decided the fate of thousands of businesses across Pennsylvania with little transparency and no explanations for its shifting positions.
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Hundreds of Pa. child-care centers have closed, and some fear it will get worse
Federal coronavirus relief money made a big difference in Pennsylvania, but as it dries up, a second wave of closures could be coming.
🔗 60-year-old man dead after van crashes into Lebanon building, police say
A 60-year-old man is dead after his van crashed into a building in Lebanon, police say. The crash happened at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday. Police said the driver was traveling on North 8th Street and failed to stop at a stop sign for an unknown reason.
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RTK request uncovers emails leading up to Lebanon County go-yellow vote
A cache of emails obtained by a Right-To-Know request and released to the public has provided new insight into the circumstances leading to Lebanon County’s “go-yellow” vote this past spring.
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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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Christmas gift assistance from the Salvation Army still open for applications
Applications for the Angel Tree program may be submitted online until October 9.
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Lebanon County election director discusses mail-in ballots as election approaches
Lebanon County Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration director and chief clerk Michael Anderson weighs in on mail-in ballots.
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202 grants approved in first round of CARES funding; second round opens Oct. 15
The $12.8 million Lebanon County CARES Act settlement is beginning to reach Lebanon County organizations as the Lebanon County Commissioners have approved the first round of grants to support local firms financially impacted by COVID-19.
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Ribbon cut for new Coleman Memorial Park bicycle playground
A dazzling early autumn afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for Saturday’s grand opening of Coleman Memorial Park’s latest attraction, a bicycle playground built this summer by the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association.
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Mask Up Lebanon campaign begins; $1,000 grants available to display signs
Lebanon County has begun its “Mask Up Lebanon” campaign, a $2.8 million stipulation of the county’s settlement with Gov. Tom Wolf over CARES Act funding.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: PFA violation, false identification to law enforcement, fleeing and eluding
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
