Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf didn’t expect to be thrust into the news quite so quickly.
Tom Knapp
Tom has been a professional journalist for nearly four decades. In his spare time, he plays fiddle with the Irish band Fire in the Glen, and he reviews music, books and movies for Rambles.NET. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and has four children: Vinnie, Molly, Annabelle and Wolf.
Posted inEducation
CTC reducing size of cosmetology program, exploring web development and logistics as replacements
The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center will be reducing the size of its cosmetology program as it looks to new replacements better suited to local employer needs.
Posted inNews
South Lebanon Township launches trap, neuter, and release program
South Lebanon Township is the latest Lebanon County municipality to launch a trap, neuter, and release program to combat a rising problem with stray and feral cats.
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County to vote on new state Senator in Tuesday SD-48 special election
Polls will be open Tuesday for a special election to fill the District 48 seat in the state Senate.
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Looking at the endorsements in next week’s SD-48 special election
Several local, state and, national organizations have announced endorsements in a special election to fill an empty state Senate seat representing Lebanon County and portions of York and Dauphin counties.
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With bill pending, local law enforcement supports giving municipal police radar
Local law enforcement officers support a pending bill to make municipal police eligible to use radar for speed limit enforcement, with the hopes of improving public safety.
Posted inPeople & Places
Don’t worry, the spotted lanternfly won’t affect your Christmas tree
The pesky spotted lanternfly isn’t likely to grinch up the holidays for anyone bringing a live or fresh-cut Christmas tree into their homes this winter.
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Jonestown woman receives support after PSPCA raid, faces charges
A Jonestown woman says she’s gotten an “outpouring of support” from the community since the Pennsylvania SPCA raided her shelter and seized nearly 100 dogs and cats.
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Cornwall Borough residents look to enact new trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats
When Cornwall Borough passed an ordinance barring residents from feeding feral cats, borough resident Jennifer Wentzel thought there was a better way to go.
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Court program offers veterans caught up in criminal justice system another option
Many veterans who ran afoul of the criminal justice system ended up in prison or became repeat offenders. However, since December 2018, Veterans Court has offered qualified veterans in Lebanon County another option.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Now annual, Block Party shows demand for community gathering in Myerstown
It was intended as a one-time event, but the Myerstown Block Party is back for a second round.
Posted inPeople & Places
Draw the Lines event at LVC will demystify PA redistricting for the public
Susan Wood wants people thinking about the way the lines of government are drawn.
Posted inPeople & Places
Richland Community Swimming Pool will be reborn … as something
The people devoted to resurrecting the 4-acre site don’t know yet what it will become, but several proposals are already being floated.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lack of severance for New Penn part-time employees leaves some frustrated
Part-time employees of a Lebanon-based trucking company allege their employer is shortchanging several dedicated workers.
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Could someone go to jail for feeding feral cats in Cornwall? Yes – but not likely
People who feed feral cats are unlikely to end up in jail, the Cornwall Borough police chief said Tuesday – despite a new ordinance banning the practice.