City and county authorities still don’t know exactly where measles cases have been identified.
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.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Judge delays Cedar Haven sale, says auction procedures weren’t followed
A United States bankruptcy judge has delayed the proposed $40 million sale of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center until at least May 19 because court-ordered auction procedures were not followed.
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Ground broken for project to adapt and reuse part of old Bethlehem Steel plant
A building once part of Lebanon’s former Bethlehem Steel plant will be reborn as a space for small artists and businesses.
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Kosovan brothers plan to preserve legacy of Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge
Brothers who fled from war as children are working to reopen Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge as the Downtown Taphouse.
Posted inNews
Bethel Twp. supervisors hear spring and summer road repair, maintenance plans
Bethel Township supervisors were briefed on upcoming road work and Bell & Evans projects at their April meeting.
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Demolition is underway at former Lebanon Catholic High School
Demolition of the old Lebanon Catholic High School, which has stood at 1400 Chestnut Street for 67 years, is underway.
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Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
Alden Villa, the mansion in Cornwall recently renovated back to its historic standing, is facing an uncertain future due to pending litigation brought by a neighboring homeowners’ association, according to the building’s owner, Harvey Turner.
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Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
In her 16th State of the City address, Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is healthy, looking to get better.
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Lebanon City Council OKs 12th & Maple traffic light improvements
Lebanon City Council takes the first step toward a major traffic signal upgrade at 12th & Maple Streets.
Posted inEducation
Family sues Lebanon School District for 2024 suicide of 12-year-old student
The family of a 12-year-old student who died by suicide claims in court that the Lebanon School District didn’t do enough to stop him from being bullied by fellow students.
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Lebanon city considers signing ICE collaboration agreement
No decision has been made on whether Lebanon will sign a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE, as city officials continue to evaluate options.
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VA Sec. Collins visits Lebanon VAMC, touts streamlined veteran services
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins honored five Lebanon VA employees during a coining ceremony Tuesday and promoted efforts to streamline services.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Four years later, murder of 7th grader Jason Rivera remains unsolved
The possibly drug-related murder of 13-year-old Jason Rivera remains unsolved after four years.
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Landlord sues North Cornwall Commons restaurant for unpaid rent
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery at North Cornwall Commons has been sued by its landlord for back rent, but remains open.
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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.
