According to a public information release report from Reading-based Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop L, a novelty statue that had originally been at the Roadside America attraction in Berks County was found to be on fire.
LebTown Staff
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Whiskey’s under-appreciated role in PA history focus of upcoming book; look to Schaefferstown for prime example
Although today Kentucky might jump to mind when it comes to whiskey, that paramount status had once been Pennsylvania’s to lose.
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Palmyra man to judge at 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Powell will judge the Terrier Group, and the winner of this group will advance to the Best in Show competition.
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Blotter: Harassment, public drunkenness, deers struck
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
American Heart Association names new Lancaster/Lebanon division team
The American Heart Association recently announced a new Lancaster/Lebanon staff team.
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$250,000 lottery ticket sold at east Lebanon Weis
A jackpot-winning ‘Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash’ ticket was sold at the Weis Market on East Cumberland St. earlier this week, grossing the unknown winner a cool quarter million dollars (less withholdings).
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Police identify victim of Nov. 13 shooting; 19-year-old York man sought for murder
19-year-old York resident Jason Mahecha has been charged with homicide and carrying an unlicensed firearm, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Ninth annual Homeless Veterans’ Awareness Campaign raises more than $33,000; highest total ever
The ninth annual Homeless Veterans Awareness Campaign raised $33,587.45 for homeless veterans and former service members in distress—the group’s greatest amount collected ever.
🔗 The Quentin Riding Club will be developed, but some equestrian use will remain
Local developer Louis Hurst, who purchased the 44-acre site for $2.1 million in 2019, told East Coast Equestrian he plans to develop a little more than half the site, while reserving almost 18 acres to build a therapeutic horse center for veterans.
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Local vets honored during Trinity United’s annual Veteran’s Day Service
Local veterans were honored at Trinity United Church of Christ in Palmyra this weekend as part of the congregation’s Annual Veteran’s Day Service and LebTown was there to capture the occasion.
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[Photo Story] Second Mountain Hawk Watch awash in foliage, a birders delight
One of LebTown’s favorite things to do in the fall is capture the beautiful autumnal foliage at Lebanon County’s finest outdoor locations.
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Penn State Extension surveys produce farmers on blockchain technology
Penn State is asking Pennsylvania producer farmers to take a survey regarding blockchains.
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Blotter: DUI, accidents, theft by deception, death natural
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
