Frank Ryan, the Republican state representative serving the 101st Legislative District, won reelection with nearly two thirds of the vote.
Tom Knapp
Tom has been a professional journalist for nearly four decades. In his spare time, he plays fiddle with the Irish band Fire in the Glen, and he reviews music, books and movies for Rambles.NET. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and has four children: Vinnie, Molly, Annabelle and Wolf.
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Most COVID patients at WellSpan GSH since pandemic began; hospital system says it’s adequately equipped
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is seeing a surge in COVID-19 patient admissions – the highest, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday, since the pandemic began earlier this year.
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Election Day is here – How will local candidates spend it?
It’s mostly business as usual this Election Day, as candidates plan to visit polls and encourage voters, with some slight modifications.
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Business as usual at the Gap, but atmospheric conditions cause artillery training booms to travel farther
The weather was ripe earlier this week for sounds to carry — further and louder — from artillery training at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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County ready for Election Day, many traditional activities laid aside for year
The culture around Election Day – which has among its traditions the late-night, nail-biting gatherings of party supporters to watch as the results roll in – are changing in the age of mail-in ballots and COVID-19.
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Local group works to place new Lebanon County First Responders Memorial at planned County 911 Center
A memorial to the first responders who have served and have died in the line of duty is long overdue in Lebanon County, according to one lifelong volunteer.
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Dan Bost will complete City Council term vacated by Keller; no Dems remain
With Republican Dan Bost filling the seat vacated by Amy Keller, Lebanon City Council is now 100% Republicans; however, no Democrats applied to the position.
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Comcast closes Suzy Street office, plans North Cornwall Xfinity store for 2021
Comcast has shut down its Suzy Street location, but plans to open an Xfinity store in Cedar Crest Square in the first half of 2021.
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Local group reacts to Spotlight PA reporting on Mariner East, calls it eye-opening and disturbing
The Concerned Citizens of Lebanon County, a community group fighting the ongoing Mariner East pipeline project through Lebanon County, is angry but not surprised by recent revelations about safety issues and secrecy surrounding the plan.
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No ballot yet? Don’t panic. County says to call them if you don’t have it by Friday
Haven’t received your ballot yet? County election chief asks for patience, says to call office if you don’t receive it by Friday.
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Lebanon County election director discusses mail-in ballots as election approaches
Lebanon County Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration director and chief clerk Michael Anderson weighs in on mail-in ballots.
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PASD considers Wednesday half-days to make up for lost course planning time
Palmyra Area School District is considering instituting a series of 19 half-days for students to give teachers more time for planning and preparation.
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Local attorneys reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing
Women attorneys in Lebanon discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and how she affected their careers.
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WLBR Candidates Night will be held late October, LebTown to join for first time
Nominees in three local races will face off in the area’s traditional Candidates Night forum on Monday, Oct. 26 – but the details of the event are still uncertain, depending on the state of COVID-19 at the time.
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Giant, Stauffers follow Karns in dropping Gumbas sauce over Mangano remarks
The Gumbas sauce and salsa brand, which was pulled from the shelves at the family-owned chain of Karns Food stores earlier this month, has likewise been removed by the Giant Foods and Stauffers of Kissel Hill chains.
