In a short, simple courtroom ceremony, Michael Kuhn became a Lebanon County Commissioner, filling the vacancy created by the December death of William E. Ames, Jr.
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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South Lebanon plant part of big year for global glass maker Schott
Schott’s South Lebanon plant was an integral part in the company’s 2021 production of pharmaceutical grade glass containers that delivered over 1.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines and anti-viral drugs around the world.
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Two dozen Republicans have applied for vacant county commissioner spot
Two dozen Republicans have applied to fill the county commissioner seat left vacant by the Dec. 28, 2021 death of Republican commissioner William E. Ames, Jr.
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NAACP files complaint against DA over investigation of fatal PSP shootings
The Lebanon County branch of the NAACP announced on Feb. 4 that it has filed an ethics complaint against Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf over her investigation of two fatal shootings by Pennsylvania State Police troopers.
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Court seeks applicants for vacant Lebanon County Commissioner spot
The Court of Common Pleas of Lebanon County is accepting applications to fill the county commissioner post left vacant by the death of Republican William E. Ames, Jr. on Dec. 28, 2021.
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Lebanon D.A. will ease policy on some marijuana charges starting in February
Some Lebanon County defendants charged with minor marijuana offenses will soon have a chance to get them reduced to the equivalent of a traffic ticket and avoid a criminal record, according to District Attorney Pier Hess Graf.
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City of Lebanon announces holiday schedule
The City of Lebanon has announced its 2021 holiday schedule.
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City Council confirms no tax hike in 2022, OKs union contract
Lebanon City Council passed a resolution on Dec. 13 keeping property tax rates for 2022 where they’ve been since 2016.
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WellSpan experiencing surge in COVID-19 admissions
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has more COVID-19 admissions than ever.
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Lebanon’s Ebersole auto dealerships sold to Bennett Automotive Group
Ebersole auto dealerships sold after a century of family ownership.
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Myerstown man sentenced to 30 days house arrest, 3 years probation, for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A 70-year-old Myerstown resident will spend 36 months on federal probation, with the first 30 days under house arrest, for his role in a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Lebanon Fire Dept. holding 7th annual Keep the Wreath Red campaign
Keep the Wreath Red campaign aims to end holiday fires by raising public awareness.
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North Annville solar farm hearing postponed again, now set for 2022
North Annville residents will have to wait a little longer to learn whether a controversial 1,200 acre solar panel farm will be built near Route 934.
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LVC to make contributions to Annville Township for non-taxable properties
LVC agrees to make contributions to Annville Township in lieu of taxes on its exempt properties.
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Lebanon City Council approves 2022 budget with no tax increase
Lebanon City Council approved a 2022 budget last night that will not hike taxes for the seventh straight year. Council also took action to fund street resurfacing projects throughout the city. $12.6 million balanced budget for 2022 Council unanimously passed an ordinance approving Mayor Sherry Capello’s spending plan for next year, based on expected revenues […]
