The Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it had treated a patient with the novel coronavirus.
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.
Trying to avoid total COVID-19 shutdown, county, city, courts to limit public access until Mar. 30.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
Walnut Street resurfacing bumped to 2021; more city roadwork coming
Walnut Street roadwork through Lebanon won’t be done until 2021, and more is scheduled for the city’s main roads until 2024.
St. James Players to start 2020 with Fractured Fairy Tales, Enchanted Bookshop
Local theater company the St. James Players (SJP) has announced its first two productions of 2020.
Local state reps Diamond and Ryan seek reelection in 2020
Lebanon County State Reps Frank Ryan, Russ Diamond seek new terms in State House. Together, their districts cover almost all of Lebanon County.