North Cornwall police are investigating a bizarre arson incident in which a raccoon was set afire on a front lawn on Monday night, Nov. 16.
November 2020
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Library Letter] Local libraries see silver linings to the cloud of 2020 – but need your support going into 2021
“We are asking for your help in ensuring that the library can continue providing valuable, life-changing services to our community. Please consider donating!”
Posted inSponsored Content
Join #LebanonGives – Be a superhero to local nonprofits [Paid Press Release]
On Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020, the Lebanon Community has an opportunity to thank our local superhero nonprofits.
Posted inPeople & Places
Jackie Parker wants what’s best for adopted hometown of Lebanon
Being mayor of Lebanon doesn’t define Jackie Parker, it doesn’t make her who she is. But it was a special time in her life, one that profoundly affected her big picture.
Posted inNews
With $1.3 billion in coronavirus cash left to spend, the Pa. government might be the big winner
A long line of service providers and industries — including restaurant owners — are still seeking coronavirus bailouts, but increasingly fear the cash might go toward the state’s budget.
Posted inNews
Pa. GOP advances audit of 2020 election, says it’s not about fraud
A resolution tasks a bipartisan committee that holds subpoena power with compiling a report on issues and “inconsistencies,” and hiring a firm to audit the vote.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
At Franz’s Tavern, come for the food, stay for the atmosphere
Franz’s Travern isn’t a fancy place, but it is a lively place. That fact reflects the goal of the owners to keep it true to the nature of the traditional tavern.
Posted inHistory
A decades-long project almost dammed the Swatara Creek and radically altered northern Lebanon County
A multimillion-dollar dam project first proposed in the 1960s would have created a 7-mile, 3.3-billion-gallon reservoir in northern Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Commissioners address timing issue regarding salaries for two row offices
Pennsylvania law requires county commissioners to set salaries for their own positions, as well as row offices, prior to the commencement of a position’s respective election year.
Posted inSponsored Content
Businesses urged to participate in COVID Impact Survey [Paid Press Release]
For economic recovery in Lebanon County, we need to understand the impact COVID-19 has had on our businesses. Participation in this COVID-19 impact survey will help shape the future of our recovery efforts.
Posted inNews
Two women just made history in the Pa. legislature
Sen. Kim Ward, a Republican, is the first woman to become majority leader in the General Assembly’s history, while Democratic Rep. Joanna McClinton will be the first Black woman to lead a caucus.
Posted inNews
WellSpan temporarily prohibits visitation to all facilities due to COVID-19
WellSpan Health announced Monday, Nov. 16 that effective Tuesday, Nov. 17, the healthcare system will temporarily prohibit visitations, save for few exceptions.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
North Cornwall Commons Apartments project moving forward
The apartments are part of 81-acre North Cornwall Commons, a mixed-use development in North Cornwall Township that also includes townhomes, retail, office and hospitality space.
Posted inCrime & Safety
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.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Rotary Club completes beautification project in Myerstown
Members of the Myerstown-ELCO Rotary Club saw an eyesore and decided to replace it with something pretty.
