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Michael Folmer, former state senator, released from prison by court order a year after sentencing
Berks County prison records show that Michael Folmer, former state senator for Lebanon County, was released by court order July 20. Folmer was sentenced to between one and two years in prison last year for possession of child pornography.
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Lebanon County church calendar (July 25-July 31)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
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Jackson and Annville townships the latest to receive coronavirus recovery funds (Update)
These federal funds can be used to address COVID-19’s negative economic impacts, replace lost public sector revenue, support public health, help essential workers, and invest in infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer or broadband services.
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Annville Free Library to hold “Little” Big Book sale throughout August
The Friends of the Annville Free Library are ready to go with a smaller (but longer) version of the Big Book Sale that didn’t happen in 2020.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program off to a slow start
While not many have taken advantage of Lebanon County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program thus far, Community Action Partnership administrator Samuel Ortiz expects the program to pick up steam.
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Police blame ‘reckless use’ of fireworks for massive July 4 scrapyard fire
Rumors that fireworks had sparked the blaze have been circulating in the area since the massive fire destroyed the city recycling center in the 300 block of North 14th Street.
Posted inEducation
Lebanon schools are underfunded, state says; governor allocates extra funds
The superintendent of Lebanon School District was not surprised last month to see Lebanon on the governor’s list of 25 “most underfunded” schools in Pennsylvania – but he takes some pleasure in seeing new steps to make education funding more equitable.
Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers (July 1 to July 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of July.
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Green Education Foundation’s donation station at Lebanon Valley Mall — sustainability in action
The GEF collection station differs from other stations in several ways, but perhaps the most noticeable difference is the solar panels.
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Local expert will speak Aug. 11 on evolution, heritage of the Pennsylvania barn
Patrick J. Donmoyer will talk about the uniqueness and evolution of Pennsylvania barns in a lecture hosted by Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates.
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Pa. requested $340 million in emergency contracts in 2020 with little oversight
Pennsylvania agencies turned to the emergency procurement process that avoids public scrutiny 483 times last year. In years prior, they made on average 135 requests annually.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
Post-COVID-19: Will the Lebanon Area Fair be ‘back to normal’ this year?
Organizers of the annual Lebanon Area Fair aren’t letting the limitations of 2020 get in the way of hosting a big event this year for everyone who missed the popular event and is eager to indulge in a little wholesome excitement.
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Lebanon County church calendar (July 18-July 24)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
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Pet of the Week: Patchlee
This week’s pet is Patchlee, owned by Diane Dohner of Lebanon.
