Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect involved with an apparent armed robbery of a Lebanon gas station at 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning, Oct. 30.
October 2022
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Harassment, assault, disorderly conduct, thefts, vehicle accidents
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 31
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
CLA to hold tree lighting on Nov. 18; 46th annual holiday parade to follow next day
The Community of Lebanon Association will present the 46th Annual Holiday Parade and annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the weekend of Nov. 18.
Posted inPeople & Places
Lebanon County reaches landmark: 20,000 acres preserved in perpetuity
The addition of the Bollinger Family Farm into Lebanon County’s farmland preservation program is a historic event: it signified 20,000 acres preserved since the first farm was placed into the program 30 years ago in 1992.
Posted inNews
Why are undated mail ballots such a big deal in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has been asked to determine whether mail ballots that a voter failed to date should be thrown out or counted on Nov. 8.
🔗 Parkside Bar in Hershey sold to Funck’s Restaurant Group
The Parkside Hotel at the corner of East Derry Road and Park Avenue in Derry Township has been sold, according to a post on the bar’s Facebook page. The bar has been purchased by Funck’s Restaurant Group, according to the post.
🔗 Lebanon’s Fittery goes from City Island to City of Brotherly Love
On Oct. 2, 1887, Paul Clarence Fittery was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Developing into a switch-hitting lefty, Fittery’s first step toward the big leagues came not too far from his home.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Wall-to-wall sunshine on Saturday, temps hold in lower 60’s
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 30.
🔗 Mike Tyson not coming to Pa. boxing gym benefit: ‘We got scammed’
A much-publicized appearance by former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at a weekend benefit for a Christian-themed boxing gym in Annville, is off. In fact, it was never on.
Posted inNews
$1.75 million settlement over death of Andy Dzwonchyk finalized in county court
A settlement with the estate of Andy Dzwonchyk over the November 2021 shooting of Dzwonchyk by a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was finalized Thursday in Lebanon County Court.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
WLBR/WQIC radio sold for second time since 2019; impact on formats unclear
Lebanon County’s oldest radio station is getting new owners for the second time in a little over three years, but personnel and format changes, if any, haven’t been revealed.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
We saved you a bite: Pho Bar & Grill (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: Pho Bar and Grill is the new kid on the block.
Posted inNews
A Pa. county is charging people to search court documents — an unusual and undue burden, experts say
In a one-year period, Washington County collected $1,026.50 from the fee, which experts say is almost impossible to challenge.
