Pennsylvania’s Auditor General has launched an investigation into the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s handling of business shutdowns COVID-19.
Tom Knapp
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PASD scrambles to cut budget in wake of COVID-19 financial impact
Palmyra Area School District stands to lose over $2 million due to fallout from COVID-19.
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Lebanon County Coroner Dr. Jeff Yocum discusses shifting death counts, advises public to continue laying low for now
LebTown speaks with Lebanon County coroner Dr. Jeff Yocum about the virus’ impact on his work and the strained relationship between the Pa. DOH and his colleagues across the state.
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Funeral director returns after 2 weeks with Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team in NYC
Steve Lum was called into New York City on March 31 to help process COVID-19 victims. Here, he recalls his experience.
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Eastern Lebanon teachers organize virtual Autism Acceptance day
The event was originally scheduled for early April. ELCO teachers are making sure it isn’t missed.
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‘This is awesome’: Diamond rails against governor, lockdown at Capitol protest
Hundreds of people gathered Monday morning outside the State Capitol in Harrisburg to protest Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order to halt the spread of COVID-19.
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Diamond to introduce bill ‘reining in’ gubernatorial power following prolonged state of emergency
State Rep. Russ Diamond on Monday announced a forthcoming bill limiting the governor’s state of disaster emergency powers in the future.
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Digital adjustments ongoing at schools; some students still lack virtual access
Some students are “flourishing in the online environment,” while others are not able to connect to online classrooms from their homes.
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COVID-19 lockdown protests could draw ‘thousands’ to Capitol; Diamond to speak
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) will speak at the rally, which is scheduled to begin at noon on Monday.
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$5.6m turf field project at Palmyra High School will continue through shutdown
Work on a $5.6 million turf fields project will continue at Palmyra Area High School despite concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
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Arnold expresses concern over out-of-state COVID-19 patients, WellSpan says no influx of patients seen here
A letter from two state senators asks Gov. Wolf to “prohibit interstate travel of non-Pennsylvania residents” entering the state for treatment.
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Occupancy way down at Hampton Inn, but hotel still serving healthcare workers
Fewer people are traveling because of coronavirus fears, and that’s having an impact on local hotels.
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Diamond plans “back to work” legislation for PA House, Senate bill will follow
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) wants a plan in place for Pennsylvania workers to get back to work.
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Cleona vape shop owner pushes for “life-sustaining” status
Vaping products are essential and businesses that sell them should be allowed to reopen during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown, a Cleona businessman said Sunday.
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XPO shares sanitization strategy after apparent walkout at Palmyra plant
In the wake of an apparent employee walkout on Thursday, XPO shares information on the steps the company is taking to protect its workforce.