The iconic barrel-shaped stand will open at 10 a.m. for the “grand re-opening celebration” and stay open until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 5.
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Internal PSERS documents show how Pa’s biggest pension fund got key financial calculation wrong
A federal probe is examining the $64 billion fund’s exaggerated investment returns and real estate spending.
Anxiety runs high as Pa. begins massive overhaul of 60-year-old unemployment computer system
Claims will be put on hold until June 8 as the state makes an ambitious leap to a new, cloud-based benefits system. But experts warn this “all-at-once” approach often fails.
Lebanon County church calendar (May 30-June 5)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches this week!
Pet of the Week: Ellie
This week’s pet is Ellie, owned by Larry Bowman, of Cornwall.
2021 Lebanon County Envirothon scholarships awarded
The Lebanon County Conservation District awarded its annual Envirothon scholarship to local students Amber Albright and Abigail Franchina.
America’s richest school serves low-income kids. But much of its Hershey-funded fortune isn’t being spent.
The nonprofit Milton Hershey School says its founding deed prevents it from spending more money on its core mission, even though that hasn’t stopped the school from making significant changes before.
County school districts to receive $35 million in new COVID-19 relief money
The most recent relief program was enacted on March 11, 2021. This program is expected to provide unparalleled additional funding to schools.
Katie Trainer bounces back
Katie Trainer – muralist, author, and local art legend – talks about her work, her life after a car accident and COVID-19, and much more.
‘Internal systemic failures’ led to Wolf administration blunder that derailed child sex abuse amendment
The report by the state inspector general’s office concluded that there was no evidence that the administration’s mistake was deliberate or the result of “intentional malfeasance.”
Cedar Crest Music Aides hosting food truck festival early June
June 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Cedar Crest Music Aides will host its first annual food truck festival at South Hills Park.
Lebanon Salvation Army names employee Yolanda Santos as Hero of Hope
Yolanda Santos was selected by the Salvation Army of Lebanon as its 2021 Hero of Hope.
A stark racial divide on vaccinations leaves many at risk as Pa. reopens
As the state eases distancing and mask mandates, health officials are still failing to successfully vaccinate communities that have been disadvantaged from the start.
Newly empowered, Pa. GOP lawmakers move to end parts of Wolf’s coronavirus disaster order
Gov. Tom Wolf called the vote “a discouraging development” following a “productive meeting with the legislature” after the May 18 primary, when voters backed curtailing his powers.
After citing privacy law, Pa. backtracks and discloses wasted vaccine details
Just 0.18% of more than 10 million doses given to hospitals, pharmacies, and other providers through May 21 were discarded.
















