With his name on the ballot for two offices in the May 17 primary, it’s possible state Rep. Russ Diamond could win two slots in the general election in November.
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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Retired veterinarian Doc Clements makes another run for state Legislature
Calvin “Doc” Clements is running for the 48th Senatorial District seat currently held by Senator Chris Gebhard of North Cornwall Township.
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Pet of the Week: Buddy Chow
This week, we’d like you to meet Buddy Chow, who’s waiting for a home at the Humane Society of Lebanon County.
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Construction designer wants Democratic nomination for 98th State House seat
Mark Temons is campaigning for the seat currently held by Dave Hickernell, a Lancaster County Republican, who announced in December he would not seek reelection.
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Retired educator sets sights on Frank Ryan’s legislative seat in Harrisburg
Cornwall resident John Schlegel is running “to ensure that the 101st district continues to have a strong conservative voice in the state House of Representatives.”
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Campbelltown chiropractor vies with 3 Lancaster Republicans for 98th seat
Republican candidate Faith Bucks says she is running for the office because “it is time to rein in Harrisburg.”
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New Annville playground will be named in memory of 12-year-old murder victim
The late Senator Dave Arnold started the ball rolling and his successor, Senator Chris Gebhard, helped to secure funding.
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Palmyra Democrat eyes state House seat in the new 102nd Legislative District
Palmyra Democrat vying for 102nd seat says her top priority for Pennsylvania is “getting the government working again.”
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Pet of the Week: Martha Washington
Martha Washington is a young adult female cat available for adoption through PAWS.
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Lebanon County voters will have limited choices at the polls for May 17 primary
Local voters will have limited choices in the primary election on May 17, with more than one candidate vying for their party’s nomination in only a few areas.
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Bowling, laser tag among amenities planned for former Yogey’s site
Yogey’s Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor has been acquired by new owners, who plan to add bowling and laser tag to the site.
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State Rep. Sue Helm decides not to seek reelection in the 104th legislative district
The 104th District currently covers a small portion of Lebanon County, although new district maps will shift the district entirely into Dauphin County.
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Lebanon County politicos discuss impact of redistricting on local voting maps
The effect of redistricting on local elections won’t be tested until voters go to the polls and the results of the next race are tallied. Some politicians believe the new maps will work in their favor; others aren’t so sure.