Local private investigation firm is part of partisan Arizona review of ballots cast in last November’s presidential election.
June 2021
Independence Day is also Fish-for-Free Day in PA
The Fish & Boat Commission’s promotion allows any PA resident or nonresident to legally fish that day on state waterways with no fishing license required.
Palmyra Public Library plans annual used book sale in July
Palmyra Public Library will hold its annual used book sale Saturday, July 10, through Thursday July 15, at Palmyra First United Methodist Church.
Black Lives Matter protest planned for July 3 at county courthouse
Protesters say city officials haven’t made good on promises to supply local police with body cameras. The mayor says she’s working on it.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pennsylvania’s preemption nears its end
The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.
65% of Lebanon County has joined the “Young Lungs at Play” program [Paid Press Release]
Myerstown Borough is the most recent municipality to join the “Young Lungs at Play” program – now making 65% of the county on the YLAP honor role.
City Council extends tax break for old Northwest Elementary, raises some fees
Fee increases for appeal hearings, possible tax break for buyer of old Northwest Elementary School highlight last night’s Lebanon City Council meeting.
Sunday night fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries
Fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries. Company president says quick reopening of West Lebanon plant expected.
Lebanon School District will conduct town hall on building projects
The Lebanon School District will conduct its second town hall meeting about the two new building projects inside Lebanon High School’s Starr Auditorium, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Construction of Route 241 roundabout underway at Rocherty Road
Work to transform the intersection of Colebrook Rd. and Rocherty Rd. in North Cornwall Twp. into a roundabout began this week.
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
First-ever Lebanon Pride festival exceeds turnout estimates
Lebanon celebrated its first ever Pride festival on Saturday, June 26, with organizers saying that event turnout exceeded their expectations.
đź”— DiGiacomo rallies to capture second Lebanon County Amateur golf title (Paywall)
On Sunday, two decades removed from the first County Amateur title he captured in 2001, John DiGiacomo did it again, firing a three-under par 69 that ultimately gave him a three-shot win over defending champ Justin Arnt.
Failure by Pa. officials to clarify rules around medical marijuana, addiction treatment had serious consequences
Tyler Cordeiro was denied funding for treatment despite a state program offering help for anyone, even without insurance. The problem: his medical marijuana card.
Union Center: How a 520-acre Coleman estate was converted into a “worker’s paradise” for 20,000 union members
In one of the most striking property transformations in the history of the Lebanon Valley, the lavish Gilded Age estate of John Percy Coleman Alden was transformed in the 1950s into a holiday complex for some 20,000 members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union of America.