Millions of Pennsylvanians will soon get less money to buy food, and hundreds of thousands could lose their government health insurance.
February 2023
đź”— Lebanon man indicted on attempted child enticement and production of child pornography charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Mason Morey, age 26, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of attempted online enticement and 14 counts of production of child pornography.
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Shapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift ban
The ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
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North Lebanon Twp. supervisors plan extensive paving, bridge repair for 2023
Ten North Lebanon Streets are planned for paving this summer, following the postponement of several last year.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Wertz Candies, a Lebanon tradition for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer
Wertz Candies, a name synonymous in Lebanon County with handmade opera fudge, caramel corn, jelly-filled chocolates and other yummy treats for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer to take over the business.
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Unequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022
Pennsylvania counties make their own policies on drop boxes, fixing mail ballots, and more, creating an uneven landscape that gives people additional voting options based on where they live.
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The Pa. House is coming back with a Democratic majority, but don’t expect the rules stalemate to end
The chamber will return this week to focus on providing legal relief to sexual abuse survivors, but leaders are still debating what permanent rules to govern the chamber should look like.
đź”— Oklahoma woman killed in Lebanon County hit-and-run
Pennsylvania State Troopers from the Jonestown Patrol Unit and Criminal Investigation Unit were dispatched at 9:08 p.m. on Feb. 17 to investigate a reported unconscious woman at a Bell and Evans plant in Bethel Township.
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 inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUIs, disorderly conduct, harassment, theft by deception
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County​.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
đź”— Two-alarm fire displaces residents in Lebanon County
According to Palmyra Fire Chief David Dugan, crews were dispatched around 3:17 a.m. Saturday to the 300 block of East Main Street in Palmyra. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy flames and the fire was upgraded to a two-alarm fire.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Mount Gretna Craft Brewery abruptly closes its doors after nearly 6 years
The Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, which quickly carved out a niche for itself as a community gathering place and watering hole just outside Campbelltown, abruptly closed its doors this week and its owners do not plan to reopen.
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: February 17, 2023
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Triple-M-Farms is seeking a full-time truck driver and second shift production positions.
