This week’s pet is Bullet, owned by Leeanne Shank.
February 2022
Posted inCrime & Safety
Victim of Tuesday shooting was targeted, says DA; family makes impassioned plea for tips to help bring shooter to justice
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf said that 13 year old victim Jason R. Rivera was targeted in a brutal and senseless murder that took place Tuesday night in South Lebanon Township.
🔗 North Annville Farmer: Solar is a legitimate choice
Brent and Julia Kaylor own one of the 12 farms that have signed on to lease their farm to Lebanon Solar’s proposed 858-acre solar farm.
Posted inNews
As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing
Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state health department.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
Wing Wars: Blue Bird Inn (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics finished up the east region of “Wing Wars” by pitting the Blue Bird Inn against The Union House in Richland.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Middle school-aged boy fatally shot in South Lebanon Twp.; shooter at large
A middle school-aged boy was fatally shot in South Lebanon Township on Tuesday night, Feb. 15.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] Free trauma therapy is a win-win for Lebanon County residents
The COVID-19 pandemic had social and mental health impacts, but our community has tools to combat them.
🔗 Palmyra elementary school struggles with flooding problem; federal funds could help
PennDOT officials hope money from the federal infrastructure bill will help fund a project to stop storm water flooding of Lingle Avenue. The $5.9 million project calls for realignment, widening and resurfacing of Lingle Avenue from Cherry Street to Palmyra Road in Palmyra borough and North and South Londonderry townships.
Posted inNews
Annual geese migration at Middle Creek will peak soon, Visitors Center reopened
The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area just south of Kleinfeltersville is bustling with tens of thousands of snow geese and other migratory birds — a seasonal spectacle that human visitors flock to as well.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
T.J. Rockwell’s joins Funck family of restaurants; no major changes expected
The restaurants join a conglomerate of establishments including the Rising Sun, two Snitz Creek Brewery locations, and two Funck’s locations.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
3J’s, a Java Journey jaunt (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics kick off their set of Visit Lebanon Valley Java Journey reviews by featuring a place they haven’t reviewed yet, 3J’s Coffee.
Posted inNews
Some voter registration forms mailed with incorrect address; USPS is aware
Elections officials said that the typo will not affect delivery of registration forms.
Posted inNews
Ups and downs in office: state Rep. Frank Ryan reflects on accomplishment, plans
Frank Ryan, state representative for the 101st Legislative District, reflects on his time in office as his third and final term nears its end.
🔗 Retired educator announces candidacy for state House seat
Former high school teacher, coach and school administrator John Schlegel has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the open 101st state House District seat representing parts of Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Justice Department finds Pa. courts discriminated against people with opioid use disorder
A letter from the Department of Justice could have widespread ramifications for Pennsylvanians who are under a court’s supervision and use doctor-prescribed medications to treat opioid use disorder.
