Officials in the Southern Alleghenies created a nonprofit to avoid a state law that makes it hard for local governments to build their own broadband networks. Now it faces an existential test.
June 2022
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Pa. lawmaker wants more state control over millions in outside spending on federal elections
The push for more local control is likely to face an uphill battle with fellow legislators, as Pennsylvania has some of the laxest state campaign finance rules in the country.
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State Rep. Russ Diamond announces ‘treatable’ prostate cancer diagnosis
State Rep. Russ Diamond announced on June 8, 2022, that he has a treatable form of prostate cancer.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
LLC connected to Byler Holdings buys properties around Cornwall quarry
More than 400 acres of Cornwall Borough property surrounding the Cornwall quarry changed hands last month in a transaction that officially closes the books on a waylaid real estate venture once planned for the site.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Purchase of Lebanon Catholic site final; developer eyes new plans for historic mansion & awaits resolution on zoning
The 13.9 acre campus of the former Lebanon Catholic School has officially changed hands.
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NYT reports DA’s husband supervised state cop when Charity Thome was fatally shot; DA did not recuse office from case
The husband of Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf is a former supervisor of a state trooper her office is currently investigating for potential criminal charges surrounding a fatal shooting last fall, according to a recent news report from The New York Times.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
Ice Cream Wars: The Jigger Shop (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
Located in the heart of Mount Gretna, lots of people flock to taste the many creations offered at The Jigger Shop. But how will they stand up to the Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ liking?
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Howard’s, Wise, and Heagy’s top poll of favorite Lebanon County produce stands
We asked our readers to tell us where they go for fresh fruits and veggies. Here are the results.
Posted inUpcoming Events
‘Vertigo Vibe’ returns to Coleman Memorial Park June 11 for 21+ concert
Northeast Pennsylvania band Vertigo Vibe is returning to Coleman Memorial Park this weekend for a concert to benefit park maintenance and improvements.
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Pennsylvania is sitting on billions in stimulus money. Lawmakers may actually agree on a plan to spend some of it.
With the June 30 deadline to pass a budget approaching, Republican lawmakers who had previously shunned additional spending seem to be warming to the idea.
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Eight blocks of Route 422 will be taken over this weekend for Annville street fair
Historic Old Annville Day returns Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an eight-block community street fair.
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Local officials attend Conservation District 2022 legislative roundtable
While 3,000 acres of Lebanon County farmland has been preserved over the last decade, 9,000 acres were developed.
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Lebanon NAACP branch will host second annual Juneteenth celebration
A Juneteenth/Freedom Day celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18, at Lebanon’s South Hills Park.
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A date night dinner at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: Mount Gretna Craft Brewery offers a simple menu with their own added flare.
Posted inPeople & Places
Local firefighter’s work in the kitchen is pretty fire
Over the years, Larissa Ealy has served the Lebanon community as a firefighter and a chef.
