Race and ethnicity data is key to informing vaccine outreach efforts to communities disproportionately affected by the virus, local health officials told Spotlight PA.
March 2021
Posted inSponsored Content
Christman’s Chronicles: Following CDC guidelines [Paid Press Release]
We can all embrace a sense of optimism that the pandemic will subside once the vaccine delivery becomes more widespread, but in the meantime, we continue to be very conscious of giving proper guidance to the individuals and families we serve.
Posted inHistory
How Chinese cuisine made its way into Lebanon County
By the time the area’s first Chinese restaurant opened in 1974, Chinese cuisine had already made a remarkable journey from both its home country and its early restaurants on the West Coast.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Aggravated indecent assault, disorderly conduct, terroristic threats
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inPeople & Places
Meet Tina Litz, Lebanon County Correctional Facility’s new warden
After being promoted by the Lebanon County Commissioners, Litz takes over as warden for the retiring Robert Karnes. She first began working at the prison as a 19-year-old.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Third annual Tour de Lebanon Valley set for June 12
The third annual Tour de Lebanon Valley, in which participants will traverse scenic Lebanon County countryside, is set for Saturday, June 12.
Posted inNews
A Pennsylvania county went from bust to boom times with natural gas. Now, it’s nearly broke.
Commissioners, led by Republicans, raised taxes amid a pandemic and for the first time since 2010, despite the county having received more than $37 million in gas impact fees.
đź”— GOP chooses Lebanon County businessman to run for open Senate seat
Lebanon County businessman Christopher Gebhard was chosen to be the Republican candidate to compete in a three-person race in the May 18 special election to fill the open 48th state senatorial district seat.
Posted inNews
County to receive over $10 million for rental and hospitality industry relief, mass vaccination site in the works
Financial relief for over $10 million for renters and business owners within the hospitality industry is headed to Lebanon County.
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Mia
This week’s pet is Mia, owned by Alyssa and Billy Trentzsch of Lebanon.
Posted inNews
Route 22 bridge at Fredericksburg to be replaced, work begins early March
The bridge over Beach Run in Bethel Township will be replaced and is expected to be completed by November 19, 2021.
Posted inNews
$1.6 million in grants to be distributed to local restaurants, hotels
Grants to businesses will be awarded in $5,000 increments up to $50,000, depending on lost revenue and expenses, Susan Eberly, president and CEO of LVEDC, told LebTown.
Posted inNews
A business owner’s guide to Pa.’s next wave of COVID-19 relief grants
The aid is targeted at businesses with fewer than 300 employees that have lost at least 25% of their sales as a result of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Bayer adding 40+ full time jobs at Myerstown plant, offering sign-on bonuses, benefits
Myerstown’s Bayer Corporation plant, located just off Route 501, is looking to immediately hire over 40 full-time 2nd and 3rd shift employees.
