The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 302 for Lebanon County.
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Levine questioned on missing Pa. nursing home data in federal confirmation hearing
Former Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s explanation for the issues did not match previous reporting by Spotlight PA.
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Why Spotlight PA is spending a year investigating Pennsylvania’s redistricting process
As part of Spotlight PA’s extensive coverage, the outlet is taking a hard look at how Pennsylvania elected officials have used their power in the past to manipulate their districts for political gain.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
So far the positive rate is 23.9% for February, lowest average seen since September.
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Suspended North Cornwall cop released from prison pending trial
Joseph Fischer, who has been on the North Cornwall Township police force since 2002, has been suspended without pay, and faces a trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
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First responders’ commitment to Lebanon County is thick as a brick
Through the brick project, the organizers hope to raise as much money as they can for the funding of the First Responders’ Memorial, shooting for as much as $120,000 of the estimated $175,000 to $200,000 total cost.
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Counties will again be unable to process mail ballots early during Pa.’s primary election
While a municipal primary typically sees low turnout, election officials said they can’t predict how many voters will take advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail voting law.
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New coronavirus grants for small Pa. businesses aim for inclusivity, but can’t track success
Applications open next month for $145 million in state grants for small hospitality businesses, with a significant change by lawmakers intended to make the money is more accessible to people of color.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 307 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 82% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 73% lower compared to 14 days ago.
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Voters may never again get to choose Pa.’s lieutenant governor candidates
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow a gubernatorial candidate to choose their running mate after the spring primary, much like the presidential race.
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Aurelis Figueroa announces run for Magisterial District Judge in Lebanon
Figueroa’s professional experience includes construction drafting and project management and work as a a real estate agent and mobile notary public, among a number of other community-oriented positions.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 317 for Lebanon County.
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Open burning, old records, finances, highlight Lebanon City Council meeting
Outdoor burning at public demonstrations and the destruction of old city records were the main items on a short agenda at Lebanon City Council’s Feb. 22 monthly meeting, held remotely via Zoom.
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Spotlight PA, Inquirer sue to unseal records in ex-Democratic state lawmaker’s embezzlement case
The organizations asked a federal court to unseal records related to the conviction of former state Rep. Leslie Acosta of Philadelphia, arguing there is a high burden for restricting that access.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 461 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 73% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 62% lower compared to 14 days ago.
