The 2022 PA Farm Show will be held as an in-person event.
September 2021
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Lebanon County church calendar (Sept. 19-Sept. 25)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
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Pa.’s looming dementia care crisis, by the numbers
Experts warn Pennsylvania is headed for a profound eldercare crisis as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia rates continue to climb. Statistics illustrate the cause of their concern.
🔗 Motorcyclist dead following crash on I-81 in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say the driver of the motorcycle was traveling on Interstate 81 at mile-marker 94.8 around 3 p.m. Thursday when he drifted into the shoulder of the road and hit a guide rail.
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New I-81 website unveiled to track plan for corridor improvements
The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has identified 12 focus areas for improvements, each of which have “consistent needs that could be addressed by improvement projects or initiatives.”
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Gretna Brewery marks Oktoberfest with food, beer, and music this Saturday
The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the brewery, 2701 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra.
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8th Street Music and Art Festival returns to downtown Lebanon this weekend
The 8th Street Music and Art Festival returns to Lebanon from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 on South 8th Street, between Cumberland and Chestnut streets.
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Jonestown Borough, Union Township latest to receive coronavirus recovery payments
They were among 72 Pennsylvania municipalities receiving nearly $5 million total in the final batch of first-round payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber collaborates with 3 Lancaster County chambers for Chamberpalooza
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and three Lancaster County chambers — Manheim, Elizabethtown and Northern Lancaster County — will host a members-only event, Chamberpalooza, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
Posted inPeople & Places
Newsman Rob McNamee, 85, molded the face of journalism in Lebanon County
Rob McNamee helped shape what local journalism became and, through his work at the Lebanon Daily News, influenced the careers of scores of local journalists.
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Hinkelfest returns this weekend
Hinkelfest will return Sept. 17-19 at Fireman’s Park, 2625 S. Pine Grove St. (Route 343), Fredericksburg, with all of the annual event’s favorites – food, games, carnival rides, a craft and vendor show, petting zoo, pony rides and outdoor entertainment.
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Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was flawed, secretive, Pa. auditor says
Though the program was well-intentioned — designed to provide relief to businesses during the early months of the pandemic shutdown — it was confusing and lacked transparency and accountability.
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Pa. GOP lawmakers to subpoena personal information on every voter in controversial 2020 election review
The GOP lawmakers have crafted a sweeping subpoena, requesting among other information the name, address and partial social security number of every voter registered as of November 2020.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Fatal accident, disorderly conduct, retail theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
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Renovation of historic church brings award to Funk Construction [Paid Press Release]
The Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church was selected for the 2021 C. Emlen Urban Award for Renovation from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.
