April ends with average positive rate of 33.7%, up from March average of 25.6%. New cases over last 14 days up 33% compared to a month ago.
April 2021
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Roosevelt
This week’s pet is Roosevelt, owned by Gennifer and Dave Deibler.
Posted inNews
Construction of Walmart warehouse underway in Heilmandale; traffic light coming
Construction of the 412,000 square foot Walmart warehouse off Route 72 in North Lebanon Township is underway and will bring a new traffic light to Route 72 at Heilmandale Road.
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: April 30
Now hiring in Lebanon County: Sandi’s Breads is looking for a baker, just one of the many jobs available!
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
For a century, local Kiwanis Club members have been living in the moment
What differentiates the Kiwanis Club from those other local service organizations is its commitment to children, their development and early learning.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (May 2-May 8)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches this week!
Posted inSponsored Content
Family First Health launches Hepatitis C testing to support patient treatment [Paid Press Release]
Family First Health now offers Hepatitis C testing and treatment at its primary medical care sites, including its Lebanon location at 300 Willow Street, Entrance B.
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How Spotlight PA and KHN investigated Pennsylvania’s addiction treatment industry and found weak oversight of providers
The final story was based on interviews with more than 80 people and a review of thousands of pages of state government and court records.
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Oversight of Pa. recovery homes stalls as officials, advocates disagree on best approach
A state department said a licensing program with financial and safety requirements for recovery homes will save lives, but advocates are pushing back on the added costs.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 565 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 33% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 19% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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Construction of checkpoint gates to begin in July at Fort Indiantown Gap
The building of checkpoint gates at Fort Indiantown Gap is scheduled to begin in mid- to late July, with construction of protective fencing to start later.
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Fundamental flaws: Addiction treatment providers in Pa. face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients
A Spotlight PA/KHN investigation shows the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs uses an inherently flawed oversight system that does little to ensure high-quality or effective care.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
May 22 declared “Lebanon Lilly Day” in recognition of local mascot; bilingual giveaway and city walk planned
Lebanon Lilly — the local mascot, community symbol and children’s book protagonist — will have May 22 officially declared as her day. This will coincide with the launch and giveaway of the bilingual edition of the storybook in which she stars.
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Amtrak says rumors of passenger service through Lebanon aren’t true
Passenger trains last rolled through the city in 1967, and Amtrak says a resumption is not in the cards.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Commercial burglary, vehicle accidents, indecent assault
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
