Working with a light pre-holiday agenda, Lebanon County Commissioners took two primary actions at their July 3 meeting.
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Child pornography trial for retired city businessman postponed to September
The trial of retired city businessman Ricky Lynn “Rick” Troutman, charged with creating and distributing child pornography, has been postponed from July to September.
Posted inPeople & Places
Swatara Township resident’s patriotic monument honors military and freedom
A monument in Swatara Township not only honors the American military but also serves as a reminder of the many freedoms Americans still enjoy today.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
New Allen Theater owner brings along bookstore, and optimism on film & books
After two years at 701 Cumberland St. in downtown Lebanon, Michael Cantor has moved Salamander Books and Music to Annville, but that’s not all.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Groundbreaking marks start of Cornwall Manor’s Clubhouse at The Woods project
Cornwall Manor has commenced construction on the Clubhouse at The Woods, a two-level, 24,000-square-foot facility featuring multiple dining options, a large gym, and wellness amenities, set to be completed by next year.
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At Franz’s Tavern, Todd Kenee concocted a savory recipe for a successful life
Todd Kenee was as much a part of Franz’s Tavern, as Franz’s Tavern was a part of Todd Kenee.
Posted inEducation
Junior High School to open for Lebanon’s 7th, 8th graders this 2024-25 school year
On time and on budget, the new Junior High School in Lebanon School District, a centerpiece of plans to combat student overcrowding, is set to open its doors for the 2024-25 school year.
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Long-Range Transportation Plan approved by county planning board
The Lebanon County MPO Policy Board approved 2024 long-range transportation plan Thursday and heard updates on PennDOT projects currently underway.
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Mental health agency faces budget deficit in 2024, commissioners learn
Approval of three county agency budgets, recognition of the second-largest serving county employee and a rousing performance by the St. James Players highlighted a busy county commissioner agenda on Thursday, June 20.
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Career & tech center changes course, keeps 3 of 4 adult education programs
Three of four adult education programs at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center will continue following a reversal of an action taken last November to end all adult education programs by June 30.
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Power outage affects 4,700 Met-Ed customers Sunday in Lebanon (Updated)
In a fourth major outage since Friday, June 7, about 4,800 Lebanon area residents lost power on Sunday, June 23. Little information is available at present.
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Lebanon Valley Sertoma Club prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary
The Lebanon Valley Sertoma Club is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary with an invitation-only picnic at Stoever’s Dam Park.
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Lebanon County gaining traction as key freight corridor for movement of goods
The boom in e-commerce and the strategic positioning of Lebanon County’s interstates have led to a surge in the development of logistics parks, causing concerns over increased truck traffic and road maintenance needs.
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North Cornwall Township adopts regional police charter with unanimous vote
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt the intermunicipal charter agreement for a regionalized police force Tuesday.
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Thousands without power after turkey vulture apparently lands on breaker
Lebanon County’s power outage saga continues for a third week, with a turkey vulture and squirrel causing a circuit breaker malfunction at Met-Ed’s North Lebanon Substation, affecting approximately 4,700 customers.
