The temporary law is helping local watering holes like Mt. Gretna Hideaway and Boyer’s Tavern keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.
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Londonderry Village, Cedar Haven share insight into minimizing COVID-19 cases
The nursing homes have managed to keep COVID-19 infections among staff and residents to a minimum, with Londonderry Village reporting zero cases.
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GLRA explains landfill expansion project that has neighbors concerned
Residents are concerned about groundwater contamination, out-of-county trash haulers and unpleasant odor. Local authorities spoke to LebTown to clear the air.
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Pa. Supreme Court denies Sunoco pump station appeal
The state’s top judicial body on June 1 denied the company’s petition to appeal a lower court’s decision, putting the future of the Sunoco Pipeline’s pump station in West Cornwall Township in jeopardy.
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Taste of Sicily license suspended, GOP elected officials will speak there Friday
Taste of Sicily’s license to serve food has been suspended, with more than a half-dozen local Republican elected officials expected to speak at the restaurant Friday in its support.
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Jigger Shop now open for takeout
The full Jigger Shop menu is available to go.
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Met-Ed to make helicopter inspections of transmission lines this month
Through June, Met-Ed will be conducting helicopter inspections in Lebanon and other central Pennsylvania counties.
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Heisey’s Diner got creative with take-out dining during worst of pandemic
Gary Heisey’s response to the pandemic was to set up outdoor dining on the north parking lot of his establishment, where customers could enjoy their take-out meals outdoors.
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Taste of Sicily says it will continue to operate despite receiving letters from state threatening fines and penalties
A Palmyra restaurant has received two letters threatening fines and other penalties for remaining open for eat-in business despite orders from Harrisburg to keep customers out.
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United Way awards 3 grants to Lebanon County nonprofits
United Way of Lebanon County recently awarded $13,000 to nonprofits helping the community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Myerstown Vitality Partnership has a new president: Jack Gombach
Gombach was tapped in mid-May, and previously served as director of development and marketing of Habitat for Humanity Berks County.
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High and dry: social clubs omitted from cocktails-to-go law
The Perse projects that its revenue, which accounts for 90 percent of the volunteer fire company’s annual budget, has taken a hit of nearly $145,000 since the club was forced to close on March 17.
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Healthcare workers receive 1,900 free meals from county initiative
“Feeding the Frontliners” has received an additional $5K from the county to deliver meals from local restaurants to frontliner workers.
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County golf courses navigate obstacles to keep players safe on the green
Course and club employees have had to adapt to state restrictions, including extra cleaning procedures and even minor tweaks to game rules.
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Taste of Sicily receives ‘initial notice’ from police after resuming eat-in dining
The family-owned restaurant re-opened indoor dining last week, and plans on staying open despite warnings from law enforcement.
