Pennsylvania has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for the year in poultry. A layer flock was infected in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, the Ag Department said April 16.
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🔗 Big barn fire causes problems on Route 322 in Lebanon County
The barn was used to store wood for a wood chipping business. Officials said the fire caused $500,000 in damage.
🔗 Lebanon Solar conditional use denied
After three meetings spanning over 10 hours, the decision on whether to approve conditional use for Lebanon Solar I’s proposed 858-acre solar farm came quickly.
🔗 Lebanon man, two others, stole nearly $8K from PA Skills games
Three men, including one Lebanon man, are facing charges after police said they stole nearly $8,000 from skills games at a market and pizza shop in Cresson.
🔗 ‘Bicycle Recycle’ opens in Lebanon Co.
There is a new non-profit that has opened in Lebanon County. Hoping to get more people on bikes.
🔗 Body recovered from central Pa. water treatment plant: police
A body was recovered from a Lebanon County water treatment plant over the weekend, but police say there is no evidence indicating there was ever a threat to the public.
🔗 Former Lancaster County lawyer pleads guilty to planning attack on US government officials
72-year-old Kenelm Shirk of Cornwall, Lebanon County will be sentenced by U.S. Middle District Court Judge Jennifer Wilson later this year after a background check is completed.
🔗 The changing political geography of COVID-19 over the last two years
The pandemic has rolled across the U.S. unevenly and in waves. And at the county level, the relationship between voting patterns and COVID-19 death rates looks very different now than it did in early 2020.
🔗 Latino groups push for bilingual trade schools in smaller Central Pennsylvania cities
The Lebanon center needs around $4 million to fully renovate, staff and equip for construction, computer science and healthcare job training.
🔗 Prayer on the Square: Palmyra residents stand in solidarity with Ukraine
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Palmyra and Trinity United Church of Christ came together and held a prayer service at the intersection of West Main Street and South Railroad Street on Sunday, March 6.
🔗 Lebanon native helps guide Duke basketball into emotional weekend
Jon Jackson of Lebanon has worked with Duke athletics since 2000. He’s helping legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski prep for his final home game.
🔗 Police in Lebanon County seek ATV operator who hit pedestrian
Police in Lebanon County are asking for help identifying an all-terrain vehicle operator who ran over a pedestrian.
🔗 Lebanon man accused of drug trafficking, other charges
Jelson Manuel De La Cruz-Caba, 30, of Lebanon was indicted with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl on July 20, 2021, according to a release.
🔗 Fastnachts are back: St. Cecilia’s cranks out the pre-Lenten favorite after one year absence
Parishioners at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Lebanon were busy working around the clock this weekend cranking out thousands of fastnachts, just in time for Fat Tuesday.
🔗 Dad, art collector and friend to many dies after shooting in his central Pa. home: ‘We’re all living a nightmare’
Cory Heft, 41, loved tie-dye and the Grateful Dead, as well as creating and collecting hat pins that he sold at festivals across the state. Heft died Tues., Feb. 22, 2022, from injuries suffered in a Feb. 16 home invasion in South Annville Township. He is survived by a 14-year-old daughter.
