Nearly nine months after the death of Andrew “Andy” Dzwonchyk, an investigation by Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf into possible criminal charges for the Pennsylvania State Trooper who fatally shot him appears to be stalled.
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Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part Two)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part two.
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At just 12 years old, pop star and fair veteran Addi Grace has big dreams ahead
Tween musician and Central Pennsylvania Music Awards recipient Addi Grace performed Thursday at the Lebanon Area Fair.
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Jonestown Borough adds signage to further deter visitors to low-head dam
The risks of the low-head dam in Jonestown are nothing new, but that’s not stopping local officials from taking additional steps to make sure the public is aware of the danger.
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10 years after Kortne Stouffer vanished, police & family are still seeking answers
Ten years ago today, one local family talked to their 21-year-old daughter without knowing it might be the last time they ever spoke.
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A new reign: Chloe Bomgardner is crowned 2022 Lebanon Area Fair Queen
Around 5:30 p.m. July 23, Katie Shaak’s reign as fair queen ended, and Chloe Bomgardner’s reign began.
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South Sixth St. playground to host basketball camp, potluck, tournament
Mark Sevco, president of UPMC Hospitals, will return to Lebanon County this August to coach the first Joseph P. Sevco, Jr. basketball camp.
Posted inHistory
Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part One)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part one.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
2022 Lebanon Area Fair is officially open
Ride the Ferris wheel. Eat chicken nuggets or dance with them. Or watch the crowning of the queen. As of Saturday, this year’s fair is underway.
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County to underwrite improvements at fairgrounds with $1.6M of ARPA funds
Two days before the county fair was about to launch its 2022 edition, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds and Lebanon Area Fair both received American Rescue Plan Act funding totaling $1.6 million.
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Rexmont apartment fire draws massive response on sweltering Friday morning
An early Friday morning fire in a Rexmont multi-family dwelling was extinguished without injuries by the combined effort of volunteers from over a dozen Lebanon County fire companies.
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County officials continue to fill open workforce positions
Once down by nearly 150 positions from its approximate workforce of 700, county employment rolls have turned the tide with over 600 individuals now employed by the county.
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It’s not just livestock! Don’t miss the music at 2022’s Lebanon Area Fair
The Lebanon Area Fair this year will offer a broad range of music performances, including some homegrown talent that got its start at the fair in years past.
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Sheetz plans for new Cumberland Street location in North Cornwall Township
Sheetz has taken initial steps to put a new location in North Cornwall Township at 2150 W. Cumberland St., a lot most recently occupied by First National Bank.
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‘The Crazy Book Lady’ shares her love of reading throughout Lebanon County
Rebekah “Becky” Daubert was born, raised, and educated in Lebanon County. Now, she’s an English teacher putting books in the hands of her neighbors.
