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Pets of the Week: Rocky & Bullwinkle

by Tom Knapp June 2, 2023June 4, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet Rocky and Bullwinkle!

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Pet of the Week: Duke

by Tom Knapp May 26, 2023May 22, 2023 1 min read

This week, meet adoptable Duke!

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ELCO English teacher among 12 finalists to be Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year

by Tom Knapp May 25, 2023May 24, 2023 6 min read

ELCO High School’s Jonathan Bickel, recognized for his innovative projects and connection with students, is a finalist for 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

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Pet of the Week: Ranger

by Tom Knapp May 19, 2023May 9, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet Ranger!

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Pet of the Week: Jimmy

by Tom Knapp May 12, 2023May 9, 2023 3 min read

This week, meet adoptable Jimmy!

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Cafe Panache announces abrupt closure, owner cites staffing issues for decision

by Tom Knapp May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 3 min read

Popular French eatery will be replaced by Gabby’s Italian Bistro later this month.

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Pet of the Week: Dioghee

by Tom Knapp May 5, 2023April 17, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet Dioghee!

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Lebanon police say argument led to fatal shooting Wednesday on Jones Street

by Tom Knapp May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 < 1 min read

A Lebanon man was fatally shot Wednesday morning in what police say was an argument that escalated into violence.

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ELCO expansion and renovation project modernizes high school, adds STEM wing

by Tom Knapp May 3, 2023April 30, 2023 5 min read

ELCO High School is getting an expansion, facelift and other improvements that, district officials told LebTown, were long overdue.

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Senator Gebhard pushes bill requiring financial literacy class in PA schools

by Tom Knapp May 2, 2023April 28, 2023 4 min read

Senator Chris Gebhard pushes for a bill to mandate a half-credit financial literacy course for high school students in Pennsylvania, aiming to equip them with essential money management skills for adulthood.

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Wertz Candies is sold, and the new owners are … some more Wertzes

by Tom Knapp May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 8 min read

Lindsay and Rob Wertz are the new owners of Lebanon’s iconic downtown candy store, Wertz Candies.

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Pet of the Week: Gunnison

by Tom Knapp April 28, 2023April 17, 2023 < 1 min read

This week, meet Gunnison!

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‘Red flag’ laws find no favor among local lawmakers despite recent shootings

by Tom Knapp April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 4 min read

Local lawmakers polled by LebTown did not support Pennsylvania passing a “red flag law,” which would make the state eligible for millions of federal dollars to use for violence prevention aids, mental health support, and more.

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ELCO school board closes locker rooms because of transgender student concern

by Tom Knapp April 24, 2023April 23, 2023 4 min read

Concerns about a transgender student at Eastern Lebanon County High School led the ELCO school board on April 17 to close the high school locker rooms to all students during regular school hours through the end of the school year.

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Pet of the Week: Joey

by Tom Knapp April 21, 2023April 17, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet adoptable Joey!

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