Lebanon County Chief Detective Jonathan Hess was arrested on Oct. 5 in Manheim Borough for driving under the influence, according to court records. The charges came to light Friday, as Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf put out a statement throwing her support behind Hess, who has no relation to the DA.
Davis Shaver
Davis Shaver is the publisher of LebTown. He grew up in Lebanon and currently lives outside of Hershey, PA.
Posted inEducation
PASD superintendent addresses ‘secret library’ issue at board meeting (Updated)
Palmyra Area School District officials investigated allegations that a teacher kept dozens of unlabeled books for a student gender alliance club, prompting concerns from parents about oversight and transparency.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken will take spot of former MOD Pizza location on Rt. 72
California-based chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a location at 1501 Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township in early 2025.
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PennDOT announces repairs on Route 72 near Swatara State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that repairs will begin on a section of Route 72 near Swatara State Park.
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Met-Ed substation at Annville logistics park expected to be ready by end of year
A new substation currently under construction by Met-Ed in South Annville Township is a last step before a 1-million-square-foot DHL warehouse in Annville is ready for occupants.
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PennDOT solicits public feedback on S. 22nd St. bridge replacement project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting public feedback over plans for a replacement and realignment of the S. 22nd Street bridge over Quittapahilla Creek in North Cornwall Township.
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LebTown to host bilingual journalism event at city library on coverage of election and Hispanic community
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, LebTown will host its latest community listening event at the Lebanon Community Library (125 North 7th St., Lebanon).
Posted inCrime & Safety
More charges for former Lebanon County doctor Samuel Rashid sentenced in 2016
A former Lebanon County doctor, Samuel F. Rashid, faces ten new felony charges filed Friday, Sept. 20, over the alleged sexual assault of two juvenile girls during visits to his medical office between 1999 and 2002.
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‘Die Gluft’ chronicles stories of the Lebanon Valley’s PA German heritage
Former state Rep. Peter Zug revives father’s oral history project, publishing “Die Gluft” to preserve local stories from western Berks and eastern Lebanon counties.
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Schuylkill County entrepreneur buys ‘Hill Farm’ estate for $2M; plans unknown
The historic Lebanon County “Hill Farm” property, located just north of Lebanon Valley College, was bought in June for $2 million by an LLC connected to Schuyllkill County entrepreneur and inventor Millard F. Wallace.
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LVC explores 10-acre solar project off Kreiderheim Lane in N. Annville Twp.
Lebanon Valley College is exploring a solar project which would be located on a college-owned property off of Kreiderheim Lane in North Annville Township.
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80 years ago, there was another U.S. triumph in Paris when the 28th Infantry celebrated the end of German occupation
The US tops the Paris 2024 Olympics medal table, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the 28th Infantry Division’s role in liberating Paris in WWII.
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Could the Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel become the area’s coolest bowling spot?
Two years after acquiring Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel, Matt Funck is eyeing expansion into the adjacent property, previously a bowling center, intending to preserve the bowling lanes while adding a new dining experience.
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Transformational Palmyra project gets $250K in funding for affordable housing
The Share Park project, a community development initiative in Palmyra, has received a $250,000 grant from the PHARE fund, contributing to a $5.5 million budget for a new food pantry, community space, and 12 affordable housing units.
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Emergency power overhaul in progress at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
WellSpan Health’s project to replace four generators with six new ones at Good Samaritan Hospital will ensure uninterrupted operations during local power failures.
