The 5-member panel that draws new state House and Senate maps will have to consider how to evenly distribute Pennsylvania’s shifting population.
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Master Watershed Stewards to hold second annual tree and shrub sale
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program will be accepting pre-orders for native shrubs and trees until Aug. 31 as a fundraiser.
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Spotted lanternfly sticky wraps not responsible for mysterious bird disease
Sticky tree wraps, while not responsible for the fowl disease, do pose a significant threat to little birds.
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9/11 Trail commemorates history of fateful day, national plan includes LVRT
The trail is well on its “path” to becoming a national historic landmark given the recent unanimous vote in the House of Representatives.
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From being on stage to constructing the stage, Jay Kern fills whatever role Lebanon Community Theatre needs
Kern serves on the LCT board of directors, builds sets, takes to the stage in a variety of supporting roles, and does work behind the scenes.
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Pet of the Week: Patched & Harley
This week’s pets are Patched and Harley, owned by Terri Sparrow.
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Lebanon County church calendar (Aug. 15-Aug. 21)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
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How many people in Pa. use cannabis for addiction? The Wolf admin won’t say.
The state Department of Health said it was unable to “share specifics regarding patient use,” despite doing so in the past.
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Cornwall Manor awards scholarships to employees for 30th straight year
At an Aug. 4 reception, $3,500 Ralph L. Weik Memorial Scholarships were awarded to three employees.
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Project 13th Grade seeks to connect youth with their community
Amaury Abreu of Project 13th Grade seeks to help local youth prepare for their futures through presentations, community events, and more.
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You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, Aug. 25 at noon, join Spotlight PA for a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and what you need to know going into the fall.
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Palmyra Area High School students produce documentary about Campbelltown
Palmyra Area High School recent graduates Ashley Weber, Gunther Gillespie and Cameron Wehr dove into seniors’ memories of Campbelltown in their documentary The Voices of Campbelltown, released online June 14.
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Congressman Meuser visits Cornwall submarine parts maker PRL Industries
Lebanon County’s local congressman, Dan Meuser (R-9), paid a visit to Cornwall’s PRL Industries, a longtime supplier of cast steel parts to the U.S. Navy, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 10.
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What renters in Pa. need to know about available relief, the new eviction ban
Pennsylvania has more than $1 billion in rental aid available to people who have fallen behind because of the pandemic.
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Richland Borough receives coronavirus recovery funds (Update)
Joining 21 others, the Borough of Richland is the latest Lebanon County municipality to receive payment from the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program.
