This week’s pet is Minnie, owned by Ed and Nita Shutter, of Lebanon.
January 2021
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Schott Pharmaceutical manufactures millions of glass vials for COVID vaccines at South Lebanon plant
Schott Pharmaceutical Systems is manufacturing these life-saving containers at its South Lebanon Township plant, sustaining a rate of 250 million per year.
Posted inNews
Grant for homeless shelter not approved; looking forward to round 2
The proposal was submitted for Round 1 of the Emergency Solutions Grant established by the CARES Act (ESG-CV), on behalf of Community Action Partnership and Lebanon County Christian Ministries.
Posted inNews
Top Pa. election official calls for end to ‘lies’ as GOP launches 2020 hearings
The hearing was the first of 14 Republicans intend to hold on the administration of an election they largely won. Democrats launched a counter-offensive, “Defending Democracy,” to “address the lies.”
Posted inNews
Q&A: Meet Pennsylvania’s new public records czar
Liz Wagenseller will lead an office that plays a critical role for journalists and citizens whose requests for these records are denied, they believe, unfairly.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Recently, a small coalition against human trafficking has been established in Lebanon County.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] HB38 will bring equity and fairness to Pennsylvania’s appellate courts
State Representative Russ Diamond expands on why he supports changes to Pennsylvania’s appellate court elections.
Posted inHistory
As Burger King rebrands, we recall Lebanon-born cofounder David Edgerton, drawer of original “king” logo
It’s been over 90 years since Burger King cofounder David Edgerton was born at the Lebanon Sanatorium, but the recent rebranding of the fast food chain prompted LebTown to take a quick look back at the few roots he had in the city.
Posted inNews
How and when could the late State Senator Dave Arnold’s seat be filled?
The death of Republican State Senator David J. Arnold, Jr. on Jan. 17, 2021 has left the 48th District senatorial seat vacant for the second time in less than 16 months, and it appears that the same procedure that sent Arnold to Harrisburg will be used to choose his successor.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Jubilee Ministries expands its mission to Berks County through Wernersville store
On Monday, Jan. 18, Jubilee Ministries opened its seventh thrift store, in Wernersville. Jubilee views the opening as a way to expand its ministry into Berks County, and as an opportunity to do even more good.
Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers (Jan. 1 to Jan. 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of January.
Posted inNews
State changes to vax guidelines upend county plans; 1A expands exponentially, essential workers get pushed back
A carefully constructed county plan to corral the influx of residents seeking a coronavirus vaccination was upended Tuesday when the Pennsylvania Department of Health again revised its vaccine distribution plan.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Don’t gerrymander PA’s court system
Retired newspaper reporter Monica von Dobeneck makes the case against giving state legislature the ability to set districts for electing judges.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon VA Medical Center chooses new associate director following nationwide search
Lightburn previously worked as the assistant medical center director at the Veterans Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Posted inNews
Help available for Lebanon County residents seeking rent, utility relief
New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance will soon be available for Lebanon County residents who are homeless or in danger of eviction.
