These federal funds can be used to address COVID-19’s negative economic impacts, replace lost public sector revenue, support public health, help essential workers, and invest in infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer or broadband services.
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Federal relief payments made to 17 Lebanon County municipalities
Payments can be used to address COVID-19’s economic impacts, replace lost public sector revenue, and invest in infrastructure improvements.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Major new development coming to North Cornwall Twp.
On the south side of Walnut St. from 22nd St. to Mill St., the subdivision will include 270 single-family homes in five phases.
Posted inPeople & Places
Lebanon Catholic grad leads review that may bar Biden from Holy Communion
The proposal, pushed by conservatives, is widely viewed as a rebuke to President Joe Biden and other Catholics who support abortion rights.
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Independence Day is also Fish-for-Free Day in PA
The Fish & Boat Commission’s promotion allows any PA resident or nonresident to legally fish that day on state waterways with no fishing license required.
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Trailside Organic Farm to take root at Cornwall Manor
Coming later this year, Trailside Organic Farm will start as a two-acre certified organic farm on Cornwall Manor’s Woods Campus, next to the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.
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Death café: a new way to discuss end-of-life issues
Death café attendees discuss issues surrounding death and dying in a casual, supportive, free-flowing environment. Some people consider talking about death and related topics to be a taboo subject, and these discussions are designed to break down that barrier.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Over 5,000 flags will honor veterans in Lebanon cemeteries
Overall, more than 5,000 flags will be placed in 35 cemeteries May 15.
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Women’s Health Center of Lebanon joins WellSpan Health
The Women’s Health Center’s eight physicians and two advanced practice providers, along with their staff, became part of the regional health care system April 26.
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Construction of checkpoint gates to begin in July at Fort Indiantown Gap
The building of checkpoint gates at Fort Indiantown Gap is scheduled to begin in mid- to late July, with construction of protective fencing to start later.
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PA Sports Hall of Fame chapter to recognize high school, college athletes in May ceremony
After a one-year hiatus, the Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame is bringing back its annual scholastic/collegiate athletic award ceremony on May 16.
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$847 million available statewide through ERAP
Under the program, households may be eligible for up to 12 months of assistance to cover past due or future rental and/or utility payments that were accrued on or after March 13, 2020.
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New internet service coming to Lebanon County later this year
The goal of NetKey Communications is to reach urban and rural areas that either lack access to broadband internet altogether or affordable high-speed options.
Posted inPeople & Places
Historic Schaefferstown grieves the loss of volunteer Ken Eckert
Friends and colleagues remembered Eckert, 82, as an amazingly gifted craftsman in many areas. “He was really something,” said Bill Ross, who knew Eckert since the 1970s.
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Advanced care planning focus of series at Palmyra First United Methodist Church
The first of six seminars on the topic of advance care planning and related topics will be held in-person and virtually at the church on March 21.
