State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “We have so much to do to resolve some of the lingering problems in our Commonwealth and I look forward to addressing them.”
February 2021
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Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Pennsylvania Legislative Update [Paid Press Release]
On Feb. 19, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a State Legislative Update from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Pet of the Week: Laiken
This week’s pet is Laiken, owned by Mike and Heather Carnevale of Lebanon.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery eyes early fall 2021 reopening of historic brewery
The owners expect the brewpub to be ready to open to the public later this summer or early fall.
Posted inPeople & Places
Everyone can agree Monument Park needs a little sprucing up
Philosophically, David Balmer, a concerned citizen, and Jo Ellen Litz, a Lebanon County commissioner, see eye-to-eye on a great many things. But there are a few minor specific details that they vary on.
🔗 Candidates line up for GOP nomination for open Pa. Senate seat; Democrats still searching for one
GOP candidates so far include Gregory Moreland, Larry Minnich, William Bering Jr., Christopher Gebhard, Kenneth Rummel, and Thomas Morrissey Jr., all from Lebanon County; Maureen Roth from Dauphin County; and Thomas Ryan and Robert Harkins from York County.
🔗 Pop-up COVID-19 test site slated to open Saturday in Lebanon County as part of state’s extended testing program
The site will be open Saturday through Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lebanon County Fire School, 833 Metro Drive, Lebanon.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Buyer apparently found for Lebanon Catholic School property
There is a buyer for the closed Lebanon Catholic School property, and the sale could be finalized this summer.
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Donations still needed for five children of two young mothers killed in house fire
The Lebanon community is stepping up to ensure the children are provided for, now and in the years to come.
Posted inHistory
Salem Lutheran’s past holds many lessons on history of religion in county
“Lebanon and Salem Lutheran grew up together. It has a distinguished place in the community, with its rich heritage. It has 260 years of Christian witness behind it.”
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[Column] Response to Duncan case by the Lebanon County Commissioners
Protecting children and investigating claims of child abuse is one of the most important responsibilities of counties in Pennsylvania. We, as Commissioners, along with our Children and Youth staff, take that responsibility very seriously.
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Wolf administration refuses to release details after failure derails Pa. clergy sex abuse relief
The Department of State disclosed that it had no system in place to prevent such an error, which has devastated clergy sexual abuse survivors.
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The Boro Rams, the Bologna Bowl, and the heyday of Lebanon’s independent football teams
It was the era of sandlot matches and teams composed of neighbors and folks down the street. Here’s the story of the Lebanon Boro Rams, manager Gus Deraco, and everything else about Lebanon’s independent football scene in the 1940s and 50s.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Sexual assault, harassment by prisoner, overdose
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Girls on the Run announces spring program
Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon is back, with modifications to provide pandemic safety.
