A 37-year-old Jonestown man was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female who had been staying in his residence with him for nearly two months this past winter.
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Grantville man arrested after state police vehicle pursuit in Union Township
State Police engaged in a vehicle pursuit of a 27-year-old Grantville man on Wednesday evening that resulted in the man’s arrest.
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WellSpan, VA urge public to prioritize mental and physical health
Doctors at WellSpan Health and the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center are urging the public to keep taking care of their mental and physical wellbeing.
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Lebanon Catholic community holds socially distant ‘gathering of support’
Following the closure of Lebanon Catholic School, alumni, teachers, students and their family members attended a socially distant gathering on Saturday, May 2 to show their support for the school.
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Volunteer seamstresses donate thousands of masks to community
The team, organized by County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz, recently distributed their 5,000th mask.
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Musician Olivia Farabaugh adapts to stay-at-home guidelines
Local singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh is one of the many people whose careers and lives have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon County natural resources worth over $309.8 million, says recent Return on Environment report
A Return on Environment study of Lebanon County determined that the natural resources in the county are valued at over $309.8 million in avoided costs and $183.9 million in revenue.
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Lebanon County SMB’s feel financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected many people’s lives, and it has had a particularly harmful effect on small and medium-sized businesses.
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Local artist paints mural to provide inspiration during COVID-19 crisis
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, professional mural artist Katie Trainer painted a new mural to promote inspiration and hope.
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Thousands sign petition urging schools to serve whole milk again
A new petition to allow whole milk to be served in public schools has been gaining traction locally and across the country on Change.org.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber prez now advises state health insurance council
Karen Groh offers Lebanon small businesses an opportunity to shape health insurance policy as the Commonwealth transitions to a fully state-based exchange.
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Fair Districts PA applauds Lebanon City Council redistricting resolution
The resolution supports House Bills 22 and 23, which aim to create a stateIndependent Citizens Commission and grant it redistricting power.
