Legal experts and voting rights advocates warn the “independent state legislature doctrine” could radically alter election administration across the country.
March 2022
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery comes to a shelf near you; pub to open this summer
The brewery began distributing its six flagship beers to local pubs and retail outlets earlier this year. The next milestone for the brewery stationed at 840 North 7th Street in Lebanon will involve the opening of a brewpub this summer.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Historic Cornwall building, dating to mid-1800s, has been preserved
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. William Schaeffer and the late Kathleen “Kitty” Schaeffer, a Cornwall property dating back to 1865 has been preserved through a conservation easement facilitated by The Lebanon Valley Conservancy.
Posted inNews
14 miles of pavement on I-78 & I-81 to be overhauled, project resumes Monday
A $5.5 million pavement preservation project for 14 miles of I-78 and I-81 will begin again after a winter hiatus on Monday, March 21, starting with the westbound I-78 ramp to Route 22 in Lebanon County.
Posted inSponsored Content
Community Health Council to host annual Youth Only Day of Fishing on April 9 [Paid Press Release]
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Youth Only Day of Fishing is back on April 9 at Myerstown Borough Park.
Posted inNews
Pa. Supreme Court rejects legal challenges to state’s new legislative maps
The order clears the way for the use of new state House and Senate maps in the May primary.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Testimony begins in trial of woman accused of killing 12-year-old stepson
On Tuesday morning, a jury of seven women and five men began the process of determining whether Kim Maurer is criminally responsible for the May 2020 death of her 12-year-old stepson, Maxwell Schollenberger.
Posted inNews
Archery range now open at Middle Creek
A new public archery range has opened up at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Quittapahilla Audubon Society announces more events for 2022
With spring and bird activity just around the corner, here are some upcoming activities for the Quittapahilla Audubon Society.
Posted inNews
Spotlight PA joins 4 state newsrooms in fighting alleged First Amendment violations in York County
The federal civil rights lawsuit seeks to end the York County Clerk of Courts practice of reviewing and redacting records before they are released to the public.
Posted inSponsored Content
Lebanon Valley Family YMCA named World Champions of Expresso Bike Challenge [Paid Press Release]
Each year the Lebanon YMCA battles it out with YMCAs across the United States and Canada in a web hosted, Virtual Reality, Stationary Bike Rally to raise awareness and money to help people in our local communities gain access to YMCA programs.
Posted inCrime & Safety
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.
Posted inEducation
Palmyra-based robotics squad Krypton Cougars nabs FIRST at district matchup
The Krypton Cougars, a Palmyra-based high school robotics squad, took a top spot at a FIRST Mid-Atlantic district competition earlier this month.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County politicos discuss impact of redistricting on local voting maps
The effect of redistricting on local elections won’t be tested until voters go to the polls and the results of the next race are tallied. Some politicians believe the new maps will work in their favor; others aren’t so sure.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County Conservation District to hold tire disposal event at Expo Center
Prior to the influx of those pesky summer mosquitoes, the Lebanon County Conservation District will hold its annual Tire Collection event on Wednesday, April 13.
