In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 296 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 58% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 78% lower compared to 14 days ago.
May 2021
Going private: County outsources a portion of mental health services
Lebanon County will no longer provide targeted case management (TCM) services for local residents through their Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention(MH/ID/EI) department beginning July 1.
Death café: a new way to discuss end-of-life issues
Death café attendees discuss issues surrounding death and dying in a casual, supportive, free-flowing environment. Some people consider talking about death and related topics to be a taboo subject, and these discussions are designed to break down that barrier.
Blotter: Fatal accident, receiving stolen property, identity theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
[Photo Story] A trip to the 32nd annual Union Canal Days
LebTown covered this year’s Union Canal Days. Take a look at our photos here.
Letter from Chris Gebhard, State Senate Candidate, on the importance of voting [Paid Press Release]
Chris Gebhard, State Senate Candidate, letter on the importance of voting.
FBI probe of massive Pa. pension fund seeks evidence of kickbacks or bribery
Subpoenas reviewed by Spotlight PA and The Philadelphia Inquirer lay bare the scope of the federal investigation into Pennsylvania’s $64 billion public school pension fund.
See the Pa. lawmakers who spent the most on food, lodging, mileage and more
Search Spotlight PA’s interactive chart to see the state lawmakers that tallied more than $100,000 in expenses from 2017 through 2020.
A new wave of election directors step in to fill Pa.’s many vacancies — with little training and varying experience
After a ‘nightmare’ year led to massive job turnover among those who run Pennsylvania’s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 330 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 28% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 70% lower compared to 14 days ago.
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 14
Now hiring in Lebanon County: The Lebanon YMCA is looking for childcare staff to work at Ebenezer Elementary School!
New nonprofit aims to shift young adults away from homelessness
It’s not every day that someone goes out and starts a nonprofit.
Pet of the Week: Creamsicle
This week’s pet is Creamsicle, owned by Tara Reppert, of Lebanon.
In air pollution report, Lebanon County receives record low results for high ozone days
The American Lung Association air pollution report card found that Lebanon County has fewer high ozone days and lower annual particle pollution than in previous recorded years.