Money raised will help the Gunner’s family to heal, and to pay for legal costs as they explore action against city police.
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.
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Police defend fatal shooting of escaped pet, chief calls dog ‘a danger and a threat’
Lebanon city police on Friday issued a statement defending the officer who shot and killed a dog Wednesday outside a Lebanon city home. The dog’s owner and the shelter that handled Gunner’s adoption have said they will pursue legal options.
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Police shoot rescue dog in Lebanon yard; now, the dog’s owner wants to know why
Gunner, a 1-year-old German shepherd, went missing Wednesday morning. When police found him that afternoon, an officer fatally shot him. Now, the dog’s owner and the rescue group that handled Gunner’s adoption want police to be held accountable for the shooting.
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Reform group urges PA lawmakers to stop killing bills without a vote
#ReformTheRules asks Legislature to bring more bills to the floor for a vote.
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Pet of the Week: Gretel
Meet Gretel, a golden retriever with a big problem … and a big personality to match!
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Pet of the Week: Tora
Meet Tora, a Staffordshire terrier in need of a home.
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Lebanon County’s state senator says he favors proposed changes to fireworks law
The state Senate will consider a House bill, approved earlier this month, to tighten restrictions on fireworks.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers reconsider restrictions on private use of fireworks
The bill doesn’t restrict the types of fireworks that can be purchased in Pennsylvania, but imposes some limits on their use and increases penalties for violation.
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Pet of the Week: Ava Rae
This week, meet Ava Rae, a 1-year-old “pibble” who found her forever home last October.
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State Rep. Russ Diamond announces ‘treatable’ prostate cancer diagnosis
State Rep. Russ Diamond announced on June 8, 2022, that he has a treatable form of prostate cancer.
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Howard’s, Wise, and Heagy’s top poll of favorite Lebanon County produce stands
We asked our readers to tell us where they go for fresh fruits and veggies. Here are the results.
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Lebanon area educators address school safety issues after Ulvade shooting
The shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead has educators grappling with safety concerns.
