Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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The positive rate was 12% in May, 9% in June, 5.4% in July, and 4.3% in August. So far in September, the positive rate is 7.8%.
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Lebanon City Council blocks beer and wine sales at Ideal Food Basket grocery store
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City Council denies Ideal Food Basket’s request to sell beer and wine, but expresses support for the store’s success.
Lebanon Councilwoman Amy Keller resigns due to move outside city limits
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Amy Keller resigns from Lebanon City Council after moving out of city. Council required to elect successor within 30 days.
Lebanon County Police Chiefs set 2020 Trick or Treat for Thursday, Oct. 29
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The Lebanon County Police Chiefs have announced the date for 2020 Trick or Treat as Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pa.’s failure to mandate quicker death reporting before the coronavirus fueled wild data fluctuations, mistrust
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An investigation found state health officials abandoned their urgency in implementing a faster process, leaving them ill-prepared to accurately report death data when the pandemic arrived.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 129 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 87% higher compared to Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 119% higher compared to 14 days ago.
Lawmakers’ power to redraw Pa.’s political maps could be more limited in 2021
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A bill advancing in the state Senate would set strict criteria for drawing congressional and legislative maps, and make underlying data available for analysis.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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The positive rate was 12% in May, 9% in June, 5.4% in July, and 4.3% in August. So far in September, the positive rate is 7.7%.
WLBR Candidates Night will be held late October, LebTown to join for first time
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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.
Lebanon County Obituaries
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Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 114 for Lebanon County.
Commissioners tentatively approve countywide ballot for Nov. 3 election
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Countywide ballot for Nov. 3 election tentatively approved by commissioners at Thursday meeting.
Voting victories for Democrats in Pa. might have closed the door on more election reform
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Election boards want to start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day, but such a move would require cooperation between the Democratic governor and Republican leaders.
Why the ruling against Wolf’s COVID-19 restrictions faces long odds on appeal, explained
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Much of the decision is grounded in precedent that has been widely repudiated, and it also runs counter to similar rulings and the reasoning of the country’s chief justice, John Roberts.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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The positive rate was 12% in May, 9% in June, 5.4% in July, and 4.3% in August. So far in September, the positive rate is 7.4%.