Lebanon Valley Food Critics visited Mancino’s for a ’90s classic: mall pizza, twice. Read their review here.
January 2022
Pet of the Week: Posie
This week’s pet is Posie, owned by Alissa Binkley and Andrew Foltz.
Elizabeth Monk, best friend of Kortne Stouffer [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Elizabeth shares memories about her friend Kortne Stouffer and what it’s been like living without her for the past nine years.
🔗 Lebanon man worked with one other to allegedly manufacture and deal “ghost guns”
Two men were indicted on Jan. 5 by a federal grand jury and charged with manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license in Lebanon County.
Pa. House approves proposed congressional map as court challenges loom
If Wolf and the legislature do not agree on a final plan by Jan. 30, Commonwealth Court said it will take over the process as part of an ongoing lawsuit.
Community Health Council and partners launch Lebanon County Community Health Needs Assessment [Paid Press Release]
The Community Health Council of Lebanon County, in partnership with the REACH Project, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way is asking you to participate in a community survey about your health and overall wellness.
Francisco’s Pizza: a northside pizza joint with something extra (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics grabbed a bite to eat at Francisco’s Pizza. Read their review here.
Court seeks applicants for vacant Lebanon County Commissioner spot
The Court of Common Pleas of Lebanon County is accepting applications to fill the county commissioner post left vacant by the death of Republican William E. Ames, Jr. on Dec. 28, 2021.
Magic Wok: It’ll “wok” your socks off (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics ordered take-out from one of their favorite Chinese restaurants: Magic Wok. Read their review here.
Family First Health offers free COVID-19 testing [Paid Press Release]
Family First Health is offering free, walk-in COVID-19 testing at its medical office on Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. through the month of January.
Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing
As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.
Upset over proposed House map, GOP seeks to overhaul redistricting panel
Democrats and nonpartisan good-government groups decried the proposed constitutional amendment as an attempted power grab that does nothing to remove lawmaker influence from the process.
Proposed Pennsylvania legislative maps don’t do enough to increase Hispanic representation, residents say
The commission’s nonpartisan chair also defended the redistricting process against accusations of partisan bias.
Pa. House expected to vote on proposed congressional map as redistricting lawsuit looms
Anticipating that the Democratic governor and GOP lawmakers won’t be able to agree on a map, concerned citizens and redistricting advocates are lobbying the state Supreme Court to intervene.
Quentin Tavern Restaurant: a quaint meal in Quentin (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics grabbed absolute seafood pasta and chicken and waffles from Quentin Tavern Restaurant. Read their review here.