After the United States Postal Service failed to find a new post office location in Ono after a year’s notice, local residents have been left footing the bill for PO Boxes at the Jonestown Post Office in what may be a violation of USPS policy.
2023
Posted inNews
A Pa. hospital’s revoked property tax exemption is a ‘warning shot’ to other nonprofits, expert says
A Commonwealth Court judge recently revoked a Southeastern Pennsylvania hospital’s property tax exemption and denied appeals regarding three others, decisions that one expert said should serve as a “warning shot” for nonprofit facilities statewide.
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Top Democrats knew about sexual harassment allegation against Pa. lawmaker in 2019
A former Democratic leader told Mike Zabel to receive treatment and attend harassment training, a caucus spokesperson said.
Posted inCrime & Safety
30-year-old Lebanon man fatally shot in city; 31-year-old Lebanon man arrested
Lebanon City Police announced that a 30-year-old Lebanon man was fatally shot in the city on Thursday, March 9.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Storm system enters region Friday morning, rain expected
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, March 10, to Sunday, March 12.
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: March 10, 2023
Now hiring in Lebanon County! A local CPA firm is looking for a payroll specialist/bookkeeper.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Let LebTown give you a tour of the newly opened Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery has officially opened its doors at 840 North 7th Street in Lebanon. Take a tour with LebTown as we walk through the newly-reopened historic brewery.
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Jonestown Borough Council furthers block party plans
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council handled routine business including continuing plans for the 12th Annual Block Party.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Monthly online forums planned to help people deal with end of life issues
The Advance Care Planning Coalition is hosting virtual death cafés each month to help educate people across Lebanon County about end-of-life issues and preparing for that period.
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Lebanon County fire & emergency services receive $550k in state grants
Lebanon County fire companies received more than a half-million dollars through the 2022-23 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Ebenezer Beautification Committee calls for volunteers to help remove wreaths
The Ebenezer Beautification Committee has put out a call for volunteers to help remove holiday wreaths from veterans’ graves at Covenant Greenwood Ebenezer Cemetery on Saturday, March 18.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Cornwall Iron Furnace to present lecture in-person and online ‘all about slag’
Cornwall Iron Furnace will host a free lecture on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. that’s ‘all about slag.’
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Determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. often traps them in the place making them worse — jail
A Spotlight PA/PINJ investigation found few state hospital beds for those with severe mental illness, ill-equipped jails, and a system so broken some defense attorneys avoid it entirely.
🔗 Lebanon County woman sentenced for making interstate threats
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Lisa Marie Famiglietti, age 42, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 3, 2023, by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to a period of time-served, consisting of 35 days’ incarceration, for making interstate threats.
