The uproar over the July 6 fatal shooting of a runaway dog by Lebanon police officers appears to have prompted the city to seek a review of its policies related to canine calls, as well as professional dog handling training for its officers.
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County youth agency says placement of juvenile offenders keeps getting harder
A lack of available facilities for community-based placement of juvenile offenders who require post release supervision is a problem plaguing Pennsylvania.
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Chick-fil-A eyes former Golden Corral site for first county location (Updated)
Chick-fil-A is seriously exploring the site of the former Golden Corral in Lebanon (1147 Quentin Road) for its first Lebanon County location.
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Lebanon County dairy princesses travel to farms, fairgrounds, and further
Since their reign began in June, Evelyn Troutman and Mackenzie Thomas have promoted dairy products and the industry throughout Lebanon County.
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City denies open records request for police video of Gunner shooting
The City of Lebanon denied an open records request made by LebTown for a law enforcement recording of the July 6 fatal shooting of Gunner, a 15-month-old dog, by a Lebanon police officer.
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North Lebanon supervisors approve plan for Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s and Verizon
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the preliminary/final land development plan for 2203 W. Cumberland St.
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The Air Raid Wardens who kept Lebanon County ready for anything during WWII
The Office of Civilian Defense was the catalyst that invited citizens to participate in their own defense, which inspired unprecedented teamwork and mutual aid around the nation.
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Plane bound for Myerstown crashes in West Virginia; 3 dead, FAA investigating
A small plane heading from Indiana to Myerstown crashed last Thursday, Aug. 11, near Metz, West Virginia, about 90 miles south of Pittsburgh, resulting in three deaths.
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Attorney wants Lebanon city police to provide body cam footage of dog’s death
An attorney specializing in animal law is seeking answers – as well as unspecified monetary damages – from Lebanon city police for the shooting death of a dog in July.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors close public hearing on zoning update
Supervisors Gibble, Lloyd, and Tulli now have 90 days to vote on the revocation of the current zoning ordinance and map and the adoption of the new ones.
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Section of Route 322 dedicated to memory of late Commissioner Bill Ames
Public officials, colleagues, relatives, and friends gathered in 90-plus-degree heat and humidity Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Mount Gretna Craft Brewery for the unveiling of a sign marking the designation.
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Cornwall Borough Council authorizes work on parks & rec master site plan
Cornwall Borough Council put into motion a process for developing a parks and recreation long-term plan and gave an update on the Ad Hoc committee that was created to work with Byler Holdings on their proposed development in the borough.
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[Column] Six good reasons for teaching writing
Read why residents of Cornwall Manor initiated a pen-pal program with local students.
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Redevelopment authority will renovate Cleona building for senior housing
A $700,000 HOME grant received by the Lebanon County Redevelopment Authority will allow the agency to renovate the first floor of its Cleona property into six affordable housing units for senior citizens.
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Chairperson looks back at the 2022 Lebanon Area Fair, looks ahead to 2023
Daniel “Dan” Siegel, the chairperson of the Lebanon Area Fair, reflected on this year’s fair and its turnout with LebTown.
