Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery at North Cornwall Commons has been sued by its landlord for back rent, but remains open.
Chris Coyle
Chris Coyle writes primarily on government, the courts, and business. He retired as an attorney at the end of 2018, after concentrating for nearly four decades on civil and criminal litigation and trials. A career highlight was successfully defending a retired Pennsylvania state trooper who was accused, 40 years after the fact, of falsifying evidence in a 1970s murder case.
LebTown is his first foray into reporting, motivated by the decline of the once-great, locally-owned print newspaper he grew up with and read daily. Chris lives in the city of Lebanon. He holds degrees from Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (and misses Pittsburgh every day). He and his wife have two grown sons and a few grandkids. He enjoys all kinds of music, tinkering with electronic stuff, and lifting weights to avoid becoming a shriveled old guy.
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Police contract, snow removal efforts, highlight first 2026 City Council meeting
The City of Lebanon and its police officers’ union have agreed to a contract through 2029, and over 5,700 tons of snow have been removed from city streets.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Rumors are wrong: Owner says Downtown Lounge likely to stay open
Rumors of the Downtown Lounge’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated.
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Marijuana dispensary asks city zoners for permission to move closer to daycare site
A downtown medical marijuana dispensary wants to move to a building that is closer to a child daycare center than normally allowed.
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Attorneys tell court that Cedar Haven sale is being explored
After being scolded by a judge for lack of progress, attorneys for financially troubled skilled nursing home Cedar Haven say a sale is being pursued.
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Council approves 2026 budget with no property tax bump for 11th straight year
No property tax hike, a new online application and payment system, and recognition of an outgoing member highlighted the Dec. 15 meeting of the Lebanon City Council.
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Firefighters battle Saturday night downtown fire amid snowstorm
Firefighters from throughout the county braved falling snow and sub-freezing conditions to battle a multi-alarm blaze Saturday night on the 800 block of Cumberland Street in downtown Lebanon.
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Pennsylvania wants to be paid first in Cedar Haven receivership proceeding
Commonwealth says Cedar Haven owes it more than originally stated, faces possible loss of license.
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2026 Lebanon city budget sets up 11th straight year with no tax increase
Lebanon City Council Monday night approved a 2026 budget that will make it 11 straight years without a property tax increase.
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Landlord says Cedar Haven owes millions, wants receiver appointed
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center faces a possible “orderly wind down” after its operator fell behind on $2.4 million in rent and state payments, prompting the landlord to seek emergency court intervention.
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Executive for Pentagon defense contractor charged in Lebanon County with soliciting underage sex
An executive for a nationwide defense contractor is in the Lebanon County jail after his arrest on charges of having and attempting to have sexual contact with pre-teen children.
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David ‘Chip’ Brightbill, former district attorney & state senate leader, dies at 83
David J. “Chip” Brightbill, a former Lebanon County district attorney and state senate leader who served more than 40 years in law and politics, has died at age 83.
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Voters give Capello 5th term as Lebanon mayor, elect Wilson, Haitos to city council
Lebanon city voters have reelected mayor Sherry Capello and councilwoman Karen Haitos, and elected Cornell Wilson to a second, non-consecutive term on city council.
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State’s high court could limit or bar charges against CYS caseworkers
An anticipated ruling by Pennsylvania’s highest court could limit what charges Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf could bring against Children & Youth Services caseworkers she has accused of neglect.
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Lebanon City Council updates building codes, fills board vacancies
Lebanon City Council Monday evening passed a number of measures aimed at setting building standards and filling vacancies. November will be annual budget month.
