The second performance in Coleman Memorial Park’s Summer Concert Series, Vertigo Vibe, will take place in the park’s amphitheater June 12 at 6 p.m.
June 2021
WellSpan COVID admissions down since start of vaccinations
In April, the first full month that vaccines were offered to the general public locally, 476 patients exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms were admitted to Wellspan’s seven hospitals, and of that number, only seven had received both doses of the Coronavirus vaccine.
Blotter: Fatal pedestrian accident, harassment, identity theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Wolf sticks by $1 billion plan to close Pa.’s education gap, minus his proposed tax increase
While Democrats say the state should put some of its $3 billion revenue surplus into education, Republicans counter Pennsylvania’s financial picture isn’t that rosy.
Jobless in Pa. livid over new unemployment system errors as state declares victory
A new wave of problems blocked numerous people from filing for benefits they had already been approved for.
Facing FBI probe, PSERS backtracks on disclosure that staffers were on both sides of real estate dealings
The $64 billion pension fund claimed in a new IRS filing that its previous disclosures were poorly worded and filed in “error.”
With $10 billion to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people
Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.
North Annville residents sound off on proposed solar farm project
Over 100 mostly unhappy North Annville Township residents packed the Union Water Works Fire Company last night to vent their opposition to a proposed 1,200 acre solar farm west of Route 934. Addressing the township’s five member planning commission and a packed house, representatives of Lebanon Solar I, LLC., a Colorado based company, outlined their […]
Buyers Cash and Carry set for Wednesday at Expo Center
More than three dozen exhibitors are on tap this Wednesday at the Buyers Cash & Carry at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 80 Rocherty Road. It’s billed as a “wholesale market for store owners” that offers original hand-made items and reproductions from American artisans. According […]
Baby killed, mother injured, when struck by car at city intersection (Updated)
A 15 week-old baby was killed and its 28 year-old mother injured Monday morning, June 7, when they were struck by a car while crossing Lehman Street at North 10th Street in Lebanon city.
Local dairy memorabilia set for sale
A public auction of milk bottles and dairy-related items is set for Saturday, June 12, at Lebanon Area Fairgrounds.
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.
See what’s happening this summer at the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA has many things happening this summer.
Then and now with Market Square Service Station
Despite self-service gas stations being in every state except Oregon and New Jersey, some full-service stations still have open doors, including in Lebanon County.
Larry McKenna announces Mt. Gretna summer concert lineup
Larry McKenna’s 2021 Mt. Gretna Summer Concert series includes seven performances at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle.