A spokesperson for Charlie Gerow said he was the driver and is now “cooperating fully with the investigation and will continue to do so.”
July 2021
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on the epidemic of identity theft
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Identity theft is truly a case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Posted inNews
Michael Folmer, former state senator, released from prison by court order a year after sentencing
Berks County prison records show that Michael Folmer, former state senator for Lebanon County, was released by court order July 20. Folmer was sentenced to between one and two years in prison last year for possession of child pornography.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
Amid great anticipation, the 65th Lebanon Area Fair opens on Saturday
The Fair will run daily, beginning at 8 a.m., with gates closing at 10 p.m. Admission to the fair is $5 after 3 p.m., while some of the special events on the fairgrounds’ track require a separate charge.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (July 25-July 31)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
Posted inNews
Jackson and Annville townships the latest to receive coronavirus recovery funds (Update)
These federal funds can be used to address COVID-19’s negative economic impacts, replace lost public sector revenue, support public health, help essential workers, and invest in infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer or broadband services.
Posted inNews
Pa. state lawmaker from Delaware County charged with theft after years-long investigation
Prosecutors said Democrat Margo Davidson allegedly requested overnight reimbursements for time she did not actually spend in Harrisburg.
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: July 23
Now hiring in Lebanon County: Poplar Run Retirement Living Community is looking for a cook!
Posted inPeople & Places
The Isaac Meier Homestead: “The Old Fort” of Myerstown
In 1757, Meier purchased almost 250 acres of farmland that included farm buildings and a large limestone house.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
Looking at growth from a different perspective
Lebanon Valley Chamber president Karen Groh: “If you want things to be better, to look better, to function better, let’s support those who see opportunity in Lebanon County. We should be grateful they believe in us.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Annville Free Library to hold “Little” Big Book sale throughout August
The Friends of the Annville Free Library are ready to go with a smaller (but longer) version of the Big Book Sale that didn’t happen in 2020.
Posted inNews
Pa. Republicans are bringing their election bill back after Gov. Tom Wolf said he’s open to voter ID changes
Wolf had said changes to the state’s voter ID rules were a nonstarter. But he shifted that position this week after vetoing the Republican-passed bill.
Posted inNews
Nursing homes to provide more direct care for residents under proposed Pa. rule
The state currently requires nursing homes to provide residents with 2.7 hours of direct care each day, despite the minimum federal recommendation being much higher.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon Community Theater holding two-person show this week after being closed for over a year
The two-man play Greater Tuna, featuring long-time LCT performers Larry Sheaf and Kevin Biddle, will show July 22, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and July 25 at 2:30 p.m. at LCT. The one-weekend show serves both as a soft reopening for the theater and a fundraiser.
