A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
December 2022
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 12
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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The Humane Society of Lebanon County reflects on bingo and other 2022 events
The Humane Society of Lebanon County recently held bingo events at the St. Cecilia Social Hall, at 750 State Drive, and the Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 of Myerstown, at 299 W. Washington Ave.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
We saved you a bite: North China (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: North China offers a wide menu for takeout.
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Cost of Pennsylvania governor’s race sets new record amid ‘campaign finance arms race’
The $100 million total price tag, more than half of which was spent by Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, underscores the state’s notoriously weak campaign finance laws.
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With majority at stake, Pa. House Republicans file suit to block Democratic-scheduled special elections
If the courts side with Cutler, it would delay filling three empty, Democratic-leaning seats until at least March, with the May primary being the latest an election could be scheduled.
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Wolf administration seeks to finish off the Senate GOP’s languishing 2020 election inquiry
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans requested partial Social Security and driver’s license numbers as part of a yearslong attempt to audit the 2020 election.
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Almost 90% of rural Pennsylvania municipalities lack property upkeep rules
The lack of local maintenance codes can contribute to poor housing quality and less investment in areas, according to a study from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.
🔗 New milkshake flavor will be available at 2023 PA Farm Show
In 2023, the PA Dairymen’s Association will launch a new flavor of milkshake at the Farm Show: orange cream.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Sunny to start, followed by cooling temps & possible rain
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, Dec. 9, to Sunday, Dec. 11.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Campaign begins to convert historic church into faith-based youth center
Plans have been in the works for two years. Now, True Life Youth Ministries is kicking off a campaign to convert the old Christ Presbyterian Church into a community youth center.
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Phillips will run with Bill Bering Jr. in bid for commissioner; Kuhn also to run again
Bill Bering, Jr. will run with incumbent Bob Phillips in the coming election for Lebanon County Commissioner. Bering, Phillips, and current commissioner Mike Kuhn have now all announced their intent to run in the Republican primary.
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Bayer breaks ground for expansion at Myerstown Facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a $43.6 million expansion at Bayer’s Myerstown manufacturing facility on Nov. 30.
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Animal cruelty foes take aim at PA puppy mills, including some in Lebanon County
The report mentions illegal kennels in 38 Pennsylvania counties, but notes that nearly half of them are in just five counties: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York.
