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July 2021
Fourth of July blaze levels Consolidated Scrap Resources – fireworks may be the cause
The cause of a devastating fire that leveled a Lebanon city recycling center remains unknown, although rumors that fireworks sparked the blaze are still running rampant in the community.
Target nabs Kmart lot for first Lebanon County store in $5 million transaction
Target is finally headed to Lebanon County, along with three other pending locations for PA.
After serving Lebanon community for 66 years, H.A. Boyd’s sold to Autohaus Lebanon Volkswagen
When H.A. Boyd’s Volkswagen dealership was acquired and rebranded by Autohaus Lebanon Volkswagen on June 1, 2020, it ended a decades-long tradition in Lebanon city.
Lebanon Catholic grad leads review that may bar Biden from Holy Communion
The proposal, pushed by conservatives, is widely viewed as a rebuke to President Joe Biden and other Catholics who support abortion rights.
Ethics panel closes investigation into former Pa. Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm
Storm agreed to two technical violations, closing out an inquiry she believes was instigated by political enemies as payback for her outspoken advocacy in high-profile cases.
Estate planning for blended families [Paid Press Release]
You might contribute to your IRA for decades to help pay for your retirement. But if you don’t need all the money, you may want to leave what’s left to your children or grandchildren. However, if you want to ensure they get the most from this inheritance, you’ll need to do some planning.
Announcing the 2021 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest
Because the pieces take quite a bit of time to create, now is the time for those interested to start planning a potentially winning garment.
Isaac’s Brewhouse coming to North Cornwall Commons
Mike Weaver, Isaac’s president & CEO, said the 4,300-square-foot restaurant will be the first Isaac’s in Lebanon County.
Local pastry arts instructor named Educator of the Year
Brian Peffley, an instructor at Lebanon County Career & Technology Center, was recognized for student development and program leadership, according to a June 24 release from SkillsUSA.
Blotter: Accidental death, DUIs, identity theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
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.
🔗 Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire at Lebanon recycling center for more than 18 hours
The fire began around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Consolidated Scrap Resources in the 300 block of North 14th Street in Lebanon. An explosion also occurred around midnight at the scene.
Christman’s Chronicles: Words to avoid when speaking to a grieving friend [Paid Press Release]
The last thing grieving family members are ready to hear is any suggestion that they are no longer connected to the deceased.