Lebanon City Police say a suspected methamphetamine lab explosion injured at least two people on Sunday. Sept. 4.
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A virtual evening with Alena Dillon, author of Lebanon County Reads title “Mercy House” [Paid Press Release]
Alena Dillon, author of the 2022 Lebanon County Reads title “Mercy House,” will speak virtually Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
🔗 US Labor Department investigation finds child labor violations at 3 Dunkin’ locations in Pennsylvania, affecting 39 minors
A federal investigation found that a Dunkin’ franchisee violated child labor laws when it allowed 14-and-15-year-olds to work outside permissible hours at three locations in Dauphin and Lebanon counties.
🔗 Witnesses reported hearing explosion before barn fire in Lebanon County
A barn burned to the ground on Sunday in North Cornwall Township.
🔗 Palmyra Borough councilmen urge school board to accept tax abatement for luxury apartments
The Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance request was presented to the Palmyra Area School Board at an Aug. 11 finance committee meeting by Jack DeCicco, owner of Ventura Real Estate Holdings, to redevelop the lot at 101 N. Harrison St.
🔗 Bell & Evans aims beyond organic poultry production
About half of Bell & Evans chickens are organic, and sales are growing almost as fast as Bell & Evans can find organic American-produced grain.
🔗 Lebanon man charged with cocaine-trafficking and firearms offenses
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Warionex Martinez-Medina, age 34, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for drug-trafficking and firearms offenses.
🔗 New owner of Lebanon Farmers Market speaks out, has plans
Speaking on the Talk of the Town “Newsmaker” segment, the new owner of the Lebanon Farmers Market said there’s been too many vendors who’ve come and gone over the years.
🔗 8 year-old discovers tooth from long-extinct shark on beach
A Lebanon boy on vacation in South Carolina made an incredible find: a fossilized tooth from a species of shark that’s been extinct for ages.
🔗 Remains of Korean War soldier to be buried in Lebanon County
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio killed in the Korean War will be buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, officials said.
🔗 Palmyra-based thoroughbred breeder Rich Miller still loves the game
Rich Miller has been involved with horses since 1960 and his property in Palmyra, Pa. has consistently produced winners.
🔗 Developer seeks 10-year tax abatement on luxury apartments from Palmyra School District
Ventura Real Estate Holdings requested a 10-year LERTA tax abatement from the Palmyra Area School District during the Aug. 11 finance committee meeting, but school board members have concerns about its financial impact.
🔗 Legendary Lebanon High assistant Bud Getz touched many lives
He was born Harold G. Getz, Jr. on Oct. 12, 1954, but to those who knew him best and loved him most, he was either ‘Bud’ or ‘Coach Getz’.
🔗 Lebanon VAMC dedicates Behavioral Health Clinic
The giant, ceremonial scissors were wielded Wednesday morning on the second floor of Building 18 at the Lebanon V-A Medical Center, to snip the ribbon on the expanded Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic now serving the veterans of South Central Pennsylvania.
LFCU announces winner of first Hometown Hero Award [Paid Press Release]
Out of 40 nominations, Robert Miller Jr. was chosen as LFCU’s 2022 Hometown Hero.