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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elected officials sworn in at inauguration ceremony
Elected officials – new and incumbent – took their oaths of office Thursday morning in Courtroom 1 of the Lebanon Municipal Building.
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Cedar Haven bankruptcy: Latest patient care report finds no major problems
Early in the bankruptcy, some worried that staffing and resident care would suffer, but the latest report suggests that Cedar Haven’s owner has kept up staffing and maintenance.
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City Council reluctantly votes to demolish pool at Coleman park
On Monday night, the Lebanon City Council voted to demolish the pool at Coleman Memorial Park.
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Folmer pleads “not guilty” with trial date now set, additional charges added
Former state senator Michel Former will face additional child pornography charges at his February trial.
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Palmyra spruce being enjoyed by all as National Christmas Tree
Americans will enjoy a National Christmas Tree from Palmyra this year, and it is hoped for many holiday seasons to come.
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City of Lebanon looks to update 30-year-old zoning ordinance
Single family to apartment conversions and the maximum number of pets in residences could be limited if Lebanon decides to replace 30-year-old zoning ordinance.
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It’s A Wonderful Life coming to Lebanon stage, tickets scarce
Here’s your chance to see the stage version of a classic Christmas movie, live and local
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What do local politicians and business owners say about minimum wage hike?
Lebanon County State Representatives Russ Diamond and Frank Ryan will likely end up voting against the bill, while potential State Senate candidates Dave Arnold and Michael Schroder both support it, although for different reasons.
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Palmyra School Board hears pushback to new director, OKs sports field upgrades
Objections to the seating of a newly-elected school director upstaged the Palmyra School Board’s long-awaited vote Thursday night on a $5,000,000 artificial turf athletic field upgrade that had been under consideration for 10 years.
