County enters another week of COVID shutdown, MedExpress begins testing
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Here are recent updates on how Lebanon County is responding to the threat of the novel coronavirus.
AuthorChris Coyle
Lebanon County enters another week of physical distancing
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Here’s a review of COVID-19 developments over the weekend.
Mayor Capello delivers 2020 State of the City address without usual live audience
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City of Lebanon safer than 10 years ago, in good shape overall, according to Mayor Capello’s State of the City address.
Lebanon VA Medical Center confirms it treated patient with coronavirus
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The Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it had treated a patient with the novel coronavirus.
Trying to avoid total COVID-19 shutdown, county, city, courts to limit public access until Mar. 30.
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Lebanon’s Municipal Building won’t be shut down due to COVID-19, but activities and public access will be severely limited for 14 days.
Richland woman shot dead after vehicle chase, attempting to ram police car
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A 42-year-old Richland woman is dead after twice trespassing on a North Lebanon Township property, then leading police on a chase through the county that ended in her death as she attempted to ram a police car with an unidentified North Lebanon Township officer inside.
No cases so far, but county starts webpage for coronavirus information
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While no cases have been reported in Lebanon County, the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services has started a webpage designed to inform the public of any local impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020 U.S. Census basics: what, when, why, and plans for Lebanon County
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2020 Census: An undercount can cost Lebanon County loads of money over the next 10 years.
Life Lion EMS now serving northern Lebanon County, Annville
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Penn State Health’s Life Lion Emergency Medical Service is now covering more areas of Lebanon County.
Lebanon Valley College names physicist James MacLaren as its 19th president
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James M. MacLaren, PhD., will succeed Lewis E. Thayne as Lebanon Valley College’s 19th president.
Folmer enters guilty plea to child porn charges, faces up to 10 years in prison
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Former state Senator Michael J. Folmer pled guilty Thursday morning on charges related to the possession of child pornography
Flu season peaking, nothing to sneeze at, says local physician
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Coronavirus may be grabbing all the headlines, but it’s the plain old flu that’s worrying local physician Jeffrey Yocum.
Judge’s sentence of nine-time shoplifter draws family’s ire, Lt. Gov.’s attention (Updated with DA statement)
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Lebanon County Judge Samuel A. Kline’s recent sentencing of a nine-time shoplifter to state prison has drawn criticism from the defendant’s family and the attention of Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman.
Court OKs agreement for new Cedar Haven operator, transfer date unknown
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A Delaware Bankruptcy Court has tentatively approved a new operator to take over Cedar Haven, the former county home.
New Lebanon Rutter’s to sell high-ethanol fuel alongside traditional blends
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With the summertime ban on E15 lifted, the way is paved for companies like Rutter’s to make high-ethanol fuel readily-available. Here’s what you need to know before you fill up.