Authorities obscured the last four seconds of Christian Hall’s life in publicly released videos. New footage is prompting calls for an independent investigation.
November 2021
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2 top executives quit giant Pa. pension fund amid FBI, SEC probes
The departures follow months of controversy and occurred with no explanation after a meeting closed to the public and media.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Former Roadside America statue targeted by arson in Heidelberg Twp.
According to a public information release report from Reading-based Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop L, a novelty statue that had originally been at the Roadside America attraction in Berks County was found to be on fire.
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Whiskey’s under-appreciated role in PA history focus of upcoming book; look to Schaefferstown for prime example
Although today Kentucky might jump to mind when it comes to whiskey, that paramount status had once been Pennsylvania’s to lose.
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Lazzaro’s Italian Bistro adds house-made wines through new limited winery license
The announcement was officially made on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Oct. 20.
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Palmyra man to judge at 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Powell will judge the Terrier Group, and the winner of this group will advance to the Best in Show competition.
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Blotter: Harassment, public drunkenness, deers struck
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon County NAACP chapter earns national standing as fully fledged branch
The Lebanon County branch of the NAACP, which formed in 2020 with high hopes of achieving national recognition, earned official branch status earlier this year and has gotten to work meeting the needs of local minority communities.
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On the open road, Bruce and Amber Althouse discover more than America
The Althouses’ trip began in Seaside, Oregon on July 20, and 4,098 miles and 13 states later, it ended on Oct. 3 in Cape Henlopen, Delaware.
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American Heart Association names new Lancaster/Lebanon division team
The American Heart Association recently announced a new Lancaster/Lebanon staff team.
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$250,000 lottery ticket sold at east Lebanon Weis
A jackpot-winning ‘Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash’ ticket was sold at the Weis Market on East Cumberland St. earlier this week, grossing the unknown winner a cool quarter million dollars (less withholdings).
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Police identify victim of Nov. 13 shooting; 19-year-old York man sought for murder
19-year-old York resident Jason Mahecha has been charged with homicide and carrying an unlicensed firearm, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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[Photo Story] Mick’s All American Pub opens in North Cornwall Commons
Mick’s All American Pub will open its doors at 105 Springwood Road in North Cornwall Commons Tuesday, Nov. 16. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant will seat 180 indoors and about 50 on the outdoor patio.
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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.
