16-year-old James Fernandez-Reyes was charged last week over the triple murder of two boys and one man in Lebanon. Now more information is coming to light about Fernandez-Reyes’ past in Rochester, NY, which some say he had reason to flee for Lebanon last year.
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DA will seek death penalty against Alex Torres-Santos for Lebanon triple murder
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced Friday that her office will seek the death penalty against Alex Torres-Santos over Tuesday’s triple murder in Lebanon city.
Two arrested in triple murder of children and teenager; third suspect at large
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with criminal homicide in the Tuesday evening triple murder of two children and a teenager on Lebanon’s north side, and a third suspect remained at large as of Thursday morning.
Triple homicide in Lebanon city: Victims were 8, 9, 19; 33-year-old hospitalized
Speaking at a Wednesday morning press conference at City Hall, Lebanon Police Chief Bret Fisher said four males were victims of a Tuesday night shooting outside 444 N. 5th St. on the city’s north side. Three are dead, and one is hospitalized.
City police investigate triple homicide
City police are investigating a triple homicide that took place Tuesday night, May 30, in Lebanon.
Liquor enforcement bureau files charges against American Legion Post 158 over small games of chance; county pulls license that shouldn’t have been issued
Over the past two months, LebTown has continued to dig into the particulars of what happened to American Legion Post 158.
Fentanyl is driving a surge in fatal overdoses in Lebanon County
Four months into 2023, county is on pace to shatter 2022 fatal overdose totals.
Jubilee holds neighbors meeting to explain plans for North Lebanon HQ
Seats were full at a public meeting for neighbors of Jubilee’s newly acquired North Lebanon Township property Tuesday. At the meeting, Jubilee CEO Ryan Newswanger unveiled plans for Jubilee headquarters to be constructed at the 420 E. Kercher Ave. property.
East Hanover Twp. gifted gavel made from bed owned by Thaddeus Stevens
The board of supervisors for one Lebanon County municipality will now call its meetings to order using a gavel that has ties to one of the country’s greatest crusaders for racial equality and justice.
Internal migration, teenage parenthood, addiction: Business owner shares story
Jesús A. Rivera, owner of Rivera’s Auto Spa LLC, sat down with LebTown and shared how he got to where he is today.
Local veterinarians worried by proposed limits on drug linked to opioid epidemic
Access to critical animal sedative used in the livestock industry concerns veterinarians if drug becomes classified as a controlled substance.
Lebanon City Council OKs contract adjustments with paid firefighters’ union
Lebanon City Council at its May 22 meeting unanimously approved changes to its contract with the union representing its 21 paid firefighters.
Steve Todd Davies retires after 45-year DJ career, last 38 in the Lebanon Valley
With the final words, “Thanks for listening,” Steve Todd Davies dropped the mic Friday on a radio career that spanned 45 years, the past 38 at the same station in the Lebanon Valley.
County Commissioners accept change orders for two local service providers
County commissioners agreed to contract amendments for two agencies, the lease of a new vehicle, and issued three proclamations at its biweekly meeting on Thursday, May 18.
Local officials, police come together to remember county’s fallen officers
As the county went out to vote last Tuesday, May 16, another vital element of our nation’s makeup was recognized in a ceremony at the Lebanon County Municipal Building – those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the cause of upholding the Constitution and the laws built upon it.