Republican opposition to minimum wage increases has long focused on what raising overhead might force businesses to do to offset those higher payroll costs
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Blotter: PFA violation, deer struck, drug sale
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Frog’s Hollow bridge isn’t falling down, but it does need to be replaced
Currently in the planning stages, construction on the new bridge is expected to begin in three years, and will take about six to eight months to complete. When finished, the new structure should last about a hundred years, and replace an existing bridge that has been supporting increasingly heavy traffic over the last 90 years.
Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else
While the audit’s results indicate a high degree of confidence in the outcome, they cannot answer some of the finer questions about how the election was run.
Beloved Annville grille and bar, Corvette, anticipates opening by summer
Jeff Dunn is predicting that the doors to Corvette will be open once more by this summer. “It’s about 75% complete,” he estimated, in regards to the construction.
‘Connections’ art exhibit seeks to connect humans with nature
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts is taking its newest exhibit out of doors. It’s being dubbed ‘Art in the Wild’, or more specifically ‘Connections’.
‘Whose Line’ stars to participate in March 20, 27 livestream through Gretna Theatre
Whose Line is it Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will be featured in Stream of Consciousness: an interactive improv comedy experience, presented by Gretna Theatre and executive producer Brian Kurtas, on March 20 and 27 at 8 p.m.
Mayor Capello runs for 4th term on record of financial stability, prosperity
Local GOP chief says Mayor Capello’s ‘strong leadership and vision’ for the city benefits all of Lebanon County.
From tests to vaccines, Pa. health officials still missing crucial race data for COVID-19
Race and ethnicity data is key to informing vaccine outreach efforts to communities disproportionately affected by the virus, local health officials told Spotlight PA.
How Chinese cuisine made its way into Lebanon County
By the time the area’s first Chinese restaurant opened in 1974, Chinese cuisine had already made a remarkable journey from both its home country and its early restaurants on the West Coast.
Meet Tina Litz, Lebanon County Correctional Facility’s new warden
After being promoted by the Lebanon County Commissioners, Litz takes over as warden for the retiring Robert Karnes. She first began working at the prison as a 19-year-old.
A Pennsylvania county went from bust to boom times with natural gas. Now, it’s nearly broke.
Commissioners, led by Republicans, raised taxes amid a pandemic and for the first time since 2010, despite the county having received more than $37 million in gas impact fees.
Pet of the Week: Mia
This week’s pet is Mia, owned by Alyssa and Billy Trentzsch of Lebanon.
Route 22 bridge at Fredericksburg to be replaced, work begins early March
The bridge over Beach Run in Bethel Township will be replaced and is expected to be completed by November 19, 2021.
Bayer adding 40+ full time jobs at Myerstown plant, offering sign-on bonuses, benefits
Myerstown’s Bayer Corporation plant, located just off Route 501, is looking to immediately hire over 40 full-time 2nd and 3rd shift employees.