Greenhouses and nurseries are on Governor Tom Wolf’s “life sustaining” list of acceptable businesses to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic since they sell agricultural produce, but nursery owners are finding they’re having to make some changes in order to stay viable.
Marylouise Sholly
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Commissioners discuss COVID-19 response, extra time for real estate taxes
The Lebanon County Commissioners met by teleconference on Thursday to discuss the county’s response to COVID-19 as well as a potential relaxation of real estate tax due dates.
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LCCF using social distancing protocols, no positive tests to date
Lebanon County Correctional Facility has, as of this date, prevented the introduction of the COVID-19 virus into the facility.
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As PANG helps fight coronavirus, force protection at Gap a top priority
Officials at the Gap are making sure the disease does not gain a foothold at the installation, while maintaining their mission of helping where needed during this time of crisis.
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Lebanon’s Kitty Town offers free bags of coffee to those impacted by COVID-19
Lebanon roaster Kitty Town Coffee is offering a free bag of coffee to anyone adversely affected by COVID-19.
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Commissioners discuss shutdown, municipal building closed until 3/30
Keeping crowds of people out of the municipal building is imperative at this time to reduce the chance of infection, the commissioners explained.
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Ballot approved for April primary, some changes in polling places and procedure
The Lebanon County Commissioners approved the ballot for the April 28 primary election and heard of a few changes to polling places and election procedure.
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“A” rating from S&P, Commissioners recognize mental health care providers
The financial firm believes the outlook for the county to be positive due to the county’s “strengthening financial position.”
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Anonymous donor wipes out lunch debt for Palmyra school kids
School lunch debts nearing $1,800 were paid recently by a group that prefers not to be identified, said Palmyra Superintendent Dr. Bernie Kepler.
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Passport Acceptance Day returns to Lebanon County on Saturday, March 14
No appointment is needed, but anyone applying for a passport must personally come to the office.
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City Council authorizes Mayor’s plan for bicycle playground at Coleman park
A planned bicycle playground in Coleman Memorial Park for youngsters looks like a win-win situation for the community and the city, as the project is expected to cost the city little or nothing.
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Getz charges reduced, Myerstown farmer receives 90 days probation in plea
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, a hearing was held before Lebanon County Judge John Tylwalk who ordered the charges be reduced to obstruction of governmental authority.
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Commissioners receive annual accidental death and suicide report
The Lebanon County Commissioners received the annual accidental death and suicide report on Thursday at their regular meeting.
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Commissioners recognize longtime holders of county “tough jobs”
Two longtime county employees were recognized for their service by the Lebanon County Commissioners Thursday, receiving proclamations for their work.
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Commissioners approve renaming LCCF Training Academy for Edward McIntyre
This week, the Lebanon County Commissioners honored the commitment and dedication of a local man by renaming the Lebanon County Correctional Facility Training Academy the Edward B. McIntyre Officer Training Academy.
