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September 2021
Deal clears way for sale, development of old school on city’s north side
A 3-way agreement that clears the way for the sale and commercial development of the old Northwest Elementary School on Lebanon’s north side was approved by Judge Bradford H. Charles at a court hearing Thursday.
Fort Swatara: Lebanon County’s garrison during the French and Indian War
There were no major battles near Fort Swatara; however, several soldiers and many settlers were killed, and several women and children were kidnapped by marauding Indians.
Friends of the Lebanon Community Library Book Sale to be held Sept. 18
The Friends of the Lebanon Community Library Book Sale will be held on the lawn of the library (125 N. 7th St.) Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
DVI of Lebanon County kicks off #Every1KnowsSome1 domestic violence awareness campaign with Duck Derby Oct. 2 [Paid Press Release]
DVI is kicking-off the month on Saturday, Oct. 2 at noon with a DVAM Duck Derby fundraiser.
Christman’s Chronicles: What about your own funeral? [Paid Press Release]
More and more people are creating advance plans for their own funerals.
Wolf administration ordered to reveal details of cannabis use as drug addiction treatment
The Office of Open Records ruled in favor of Spotlight PA and ordered the health department to disclose how many patients are certified for cannabis under each of the state’s qualifying conditions.
Myerstown man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol invasion charge
Myerstown man pleads guilty to unlawfully entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, refusing orders to leave. Faces Dec. 1 sentencing.
COVID-19 update: WellSpan strongly recommends vaccination, rebuts misinformation
Ninety percent of patients who were treated in WellSpan hospitals for COVID-19 last month were not vaccinated against it.
Here’s how to register for this year’s municipal elections
Although eligible voters have until 4:30 p.m. on October 18 to register at the county’s voter registration office or until 11:59 p.m. to register online, elections officials encourage voters not to wait until the last minute.
Blotter: Death investigation, public drunkenness, theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Local father and son took different paths to same destination: the theater
Brian Keeney, a Lebanon local, and his son, Noah, share a passion for performing and theater. Brian just took a little longer to discover it.
Expiring COVID-19 waivers could make Pa. health-care staffing shortages worse
With cases rising, health-care professionals are urging the legislature to extend the regulatory changes to maximize the number of workers in hospitals and long-term care facilities.