In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 176 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 230% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 87% lower compared to 14 days ago.
May 2021
Posted inHistory
The College Hill Chix: How a star Fredericksburg baseball team rose to local acclaim and national attention
During the heyday of amateur sports in the Lebanon Valley, one Fredericksburg baseball team rose from amateur games to a national semi-pro tournament, state championships, and more. This is the story of the College Hill Chix.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Possession with intent to deliver, terroristic threats, theft of catalytic converters
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (May 30-June 5)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches this week!
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 28
Now hiring in Lebanon County: The Cornwall-Lebanon School District is looking for two people to help with general maintenance over the summer and more opportunities available!
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Ellie
This week’s pet is Ellie, owned by Larry Bowman, of Cornwall.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
2021 Lebanon County Envirothon scholarships awarded
The Lebanon County Conservation District awarded its annual Envirothon scholarship to local students Amber Albright and Abigail Franchina.
Posted inNews
America’s richest school serves low-income kids. But much of its Hershey-funded fortune isn’t being spent.
The nonprofit Milton Hershey School says its founding deed prevents it from spending more money on its core mission, even though that hasn’t stopped the school from making significant changes before.
Posted inSponsored Content
Family First Health now offers substance use treatment in Lebanon [Paid Press Release]
Family First Health now offers substance use treatment and services for patients through our Lebanon medical office.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 173 for Lebanon County.
Posted inEducation
County school districts to receive $35 million in new COVID-19 relief money
The most recent relief program was enacted on March 11, 2021. This program is expected to provide unparalleled additional funding to schools.
Posted inNews
Coalition addresses affordable housing crisis in Lebanon County
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness is currently exploring options to expand affordable housing locally. They are studying an option known as Home Sharing Program.
Posted inPeople & Places
Katie Trainer bounces back
Katie Trainer – muralist, author, and local art legend – talks about her work, her life after a car accident and COVID-19, and much more.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 174 for Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
‘Internal systemic failures’ led to Wolf administration blunder that derailed child sex abuse amendment
The report by the state inspector general’s office concluded that there was no evidence that the administration’s mistake was deliberate or the result of “intentional malfeasance.”
