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Commissioners hire new prison warden, vote for salary study
The Thursday meeting of the Lebanon County Commissioners saw the hiring of Tina Litz to the position of county prison warden.
Pet of the Week: Minnie
This week’s pet is Minnie, owned by Ed and Nita Shutter, of Lebanon.
Grant for homeless shelter not approved; looking forward to round 2
The proposal was submitted for Round 1 of the Emergency Solutions Grant established by the CARES Act (ESG-CV), on behalf of Community Action Partnership and Lebanon County Christian Ministries.
Top Pa. election official calls for end to ‘lies’ as GOP launches 2020 hearings
The hearing was the first of 14 Republicans intend to hold on the administration of an election they largely won. Democrats launched a counter-offensive, “Defending Democracy,” to “address the lies.”
Q&A: Meet Pennsylvania’s new public records czar
Liz Wagenseller will lead an office that plays a critical role for journalists and citizens whose requests for these records are denied, they believe, unfairly.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 1,013 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 37% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 29% lower compared to 14 days ago.
[Column] January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Recently, a small coalition against human trafficking has been established in Lebanon County.
[Column] HB38 will bring equity and fairness to Pennsylvania’s appellate courts
State Representative Russ Diamond expands on why he supports changes to Pennsylvania’s appellate court elections.
Jubilee Ministries expands its mission to Berks County through Wernersville store
On Monday, Jan. 18, Jubilee Ministries opened its seventh thrift store, in Wernersville. Jubilee views the opening as a way to expand its ministry into Berks County, and as an opportunity to do even more good.
Lebanon County real estate transfers (Jan. 1 to Jan. 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of January.
State changes to vax guidelines upend county plans; 1A expands exponentially, essential workers get pushed back
A carefully constructed county plan to corral the influx of residents seeking a coronavirus vaccination was upended Tuesday when the Pennsylvania Department of Health again revised its vaccine distribution plan.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
Weekly positive rate recedes from month-long spike, still significantly above November average.
[Letter] Don’t gerrymander PA’s court system
Retired newspaper reporter Monica von Dobeneck makes the case against giving state legislature the ability to set districts for electing judges.
Lebanon VA Medical Center chooses new associate director following nationwide search
Lightburn previously worked as the assistant medical center director at the Veterans Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Help available for Lebanon County residents seeking rent, utility relief
New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance will soon be available for Lebanon County residents who are homeless or in danger of eviction.
Blotter: Drug possession, accidents
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
[Letter] Lebanon attorney responds to Meuser letter
Lebanon attorney Harry Fenton responds to last week’s letter from Representative Dan Meuser regarding why the congressman objected to the Pennsylvania electors.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
Positive rate for January to date dips below December average. Still up significantly from November.
Rotunda and Whirling Dervish team up for pastry-inspired collaboration
Two local businesses have joined forces to create a pair of ales flavored with pastry desserts.
PA National Guard is a great way to help others, while helping oneself
The Pennsylvania National Guard, which is headquartered at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, currently boasts a force of about 19,000 personnel, 3,500 of whom are serving full time and 15,500 who are part-timers.
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