Lebanon County Obituaries
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Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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[Letter] An open letter to state Rep. Russ Diamond from the rector of St. Luke’s
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St. Luke’s rector: “I take this stand not as a hyper-sensitive ‘snowflake’ but as someone deeply committed to my religious vow to respect the dignity of every human being.”
What it takes to build a nonpartisan pipeline for women candidates
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In a space dominated by Democratic groups, the LBJ Women’s Campaign School highlights its nonpartisan approach in trying to help more women get elected to office. It’s not that simple.
[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child
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“In a few short weeks the adult debate over school opening policy will be over and then we will be left to face the true reality as our children set off with backpacks in hand to face this deadly coronavirus.”
🔗 Lancaster Farming editorial: Face masks didn’t mask the happiness at the Lebanon Area Fair
Lancaster Farming editor Stephanie Speicher writes: “Though I was there as a reporter, I couldn’t help but also be there as a fan. I really admire how resilient these kids have been this year.”
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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For August to date, Lebanon County has seen a 4.0% positive test rate – down from 5.4% in July and 9% in June.
County commissioners approve rehabilitation tax abatement for Myerstown businesses
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Lebanon County Commissioners approved a resolution Thursday to provide tax abatement for the rehabilitation of commercial properties in Myerstown Borough via the state’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act program.
Cornwall Manor in mourning for massive chestnut tree felled by recent weather
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No residents were hurt when the 150-year-old tree toppled onto the Buckingham Mansion porch on Monday evening.
Lowrider bike display, new Fish Out of Water pieces, and more planned for August’s First Friday
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This month’s First Friday Lebanon Art Walk is tonight, and LebTown is here with all you need to know about the festivities.
Pet of the Week: Bindi
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This week’s pet is Bindi, owned by Abigail Chase.
Blotter: Theft, drug possession, crash
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A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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Lebanon County is currently in its longest stretch of having no new deaths reported by the state from COVID-19, with none added since July 23.
Conservationist Larry Herr loves his land
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In 2003, Herr’s 76-acre farm became the second property to be preserved by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
New rent and utility relief assistance program open for county residents
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The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness is providing assistance for applicants looking to receive some of the $800,000 in relief money from state and federal sources.
Wolf responds to county suit over CARES Act money; first court hearing Monday
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A video hearing on the county’s emergency application will be held before the Commonwealth Court on Monday, August 10, at 2:30 p.m.