It’s a story of financial struggle and uncertainty that’s all too common right now. A report from Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge.
Coronavirus
[Letter] Rep. Diamond to Gov. Wolf: No public waiver list leaves room for fraud
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) shares a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf making the case that a public list of businesses waived to operate would reduce the opportunity for fraud.
Shifting demand, supply chain issues force dairy farmers to dump fluid milk
Thousands of gallons of milk are going down the drain as dairy farmers in Lebanon County and throughout the United States find it hard to get their products to market for sale.
Commissioners discuss COVID-19 response, extra time for real estate taxes
The Lebanon County Commissioners met by teleconference on Thursday to discuss the county’s response to COVID-19 as well as a potential relaxation of real estate tax due dates.
[Column] Coronavirus pandemic underscores need for rural broadband
When “normal” legislative work is resumed, the Pennsylvania State Grange urges lawmakers to make high-speed access to broadband an urgent priority.
Cornwall Borough police officer tests positive for coronavirus
The police department building and vehicles are scheduled to undergo a deep clean/sanitization this afternoon.
45 confirmed coronavirus cases in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Thursday, April 2, that Lebanon County now has 45 cases of the novel coronavirus, an increase of nine cases compared to figures published Wednesday.
Editorial: Lack of transparency by state government remains an urgent issue
We are doubling down on last week’s editorial and making a new request of the Department of Health.
County calls for PPE donations, other local coronavirus updates
As LebTown continues to track the fast-moving story of the novel coronavirus, we’ve put together a summary of other COVID-19 related news in the past 48 hours.
To meet surge in demand, Seltzer’s ramps-up production, hires temps
With a surge in demand, Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats is hiring temporary workers and implementing changes to keep its workforce safe from COVID-19.
Local healthcare providers pivot to telehealth for non-coronavirus care
WellSpan Health, the Lebanon VA, and UPMC are encouraging appointments via telephone or video call due to coronavirus concerns.
Daily heroism of frontline healthcare workers more apparent than ever
Frontline healthcare workers are heroes. And in this time of pandemic, we need heroes more than ever.
LCCF using social distancing protocols, no positive tests to date
Lebanon County Correctional Facility has, as of this date, prevented the introduction of the COVID-19 virus into the facility.
36 confirmed coronavirus cases in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Wednesday, April 1, that Lebanon County now has 36 cases of the novel coronavirus, an increase of eight cases compared to figures published Tuesday.
Popular sports memorabilia auction postponed due to COVID-19 crisis
The annual Tom Gerhart Sports Memorabilia Auction is being postponed from April 18 to October 17, still to be held at the Hebron Catering Hall in Lebanon.