Taste of Sicily receives second fine from state, $2,000 penalty double original fine. State says penalties may increase to $10,000 per day; restaurant says it won’t pay them.
Coronavirus
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Pa. will give health systems $175 million to lead coronavirus response inside state’s struggling nursing homes
These collaboratives will be tasked with implementing best practices for infection control and expanding testing “to include asymptomatic staff and residents,” a critical need.
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Health officials failed to safeguard trust in Pa.’s coronavirus data, sowing confusion
The pandemic posed a massive challenge for an underfunded public health system, but experts say officials failed to heed best practices when presenting the numbers.
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Parts of Pa. reopened without robust coronavirus contact tracing to keep residents safe
Health experts say the shortcoming is of critical concern because tracing is most needed as reopening begins, when the disease’s spread becomes more complex.
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[Column] Is it safe for our children to return to school?
“We cannot allow this important decision to become just another opportunity for politicians to grandstand.”
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HACC campuses to remain closed through December
Through the end of the year, HACC campuses will limit in-person classes to credit and workforce development courses which require experiential/hands-on components.
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[Column] Could the pandemic of 2020 result in a population shift to Lebanon County?
It all appeared good… then came the pandemic of 2020. Now, what might all this mean for Lebanon County?
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Lawmakers approved a resolution ending Pa.’s coronavirus emergency declaration. Wolf says he’ll take them to court.
The governor told lawmakers the resolution would have “disastrous” consequences should it take effect.
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Thousands of deaths later, Pa. finally mandates universal testing in nursing homes, but not for another month
The Wolf administration in May touted widespread testing, but its plan fell short and, as of early June, only 75 of about 1,900 facilities had done it.
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Londonderry Village, Cedar Haven share insight into minimizing COVID-19 cases
The nursing homes have managed to keep COVID-19 infections among staff and residents to a minimum, with Londonderry Village reporting zero cases.
Posted inPeople & Places
Senator Casey recognizes mask-sewing efforts of Lebanon County women
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) held a call in late May to recognize the mask-sewing efforts of Women Working Behind the Scenes.
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Lebanon Transit resumes regular schedules for various routes
Several Lebanon Transit bus routes will resume normal operations starting Monday, June 8.
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LVC announces adjusted fall 2020 academic schedule
Lebanon Valley College has released more details on its return to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
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Taste of Sicily license suspended, GOP elected officials will speak there Friday
Taste of Sicily’s license to serve food has been suspended, with more than a half-dozen local Republican elected officials expected to speak at the restaurant Friday in its support.
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Jigger Shop now open for takeout
The full Jigger Shop menu is available to go.
