Local first-responders are anticipating big changes in the EMS business following the coronavirus.
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Local lenders, businesses tap into SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans
Two rounds of SBA loans from the national CARES Act have helped secure the paychecks of thousands of workers across the county.
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County construction firms back at it with new rules to reduce COVID-19 risk
Arthur Funk & Sons and Woodland Contractors are among the Lebanon County firms set to resume projects this week.
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WLBR 1270 suddenly changes to “Classic Hits” format, drops talk shows
Lebanon County’s oldest continuously-operating radio station, WLBR 1270, suddenly changed its format at 9:00 a.m. today to “Classic Hits,” and began identifying itself as “Big Wilbur – 1270.”
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Curbside pickup to be offered at all county PLCB stores starting Monday
A week after the Fine Wine & Good Spirits at the Promenade opened up for curbside pickup, the PLCB will expand the program to all Lebanon County stores.
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Lebanon County natural resources worth over $309.8 million, says recent Return on Environment report
A Return on Environment study of Lebanon County determined that the natural resources in the county are valued at over $309.8 million in avoided costs and $183.9 million in revenue.
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Hershey Med Center improvises to make COVID x-rays safer, quicker
Faced with the challenge of how to give lots of chest x-rays quickly and safely to suspected COVID-19 patients, HMC medical, technological, and facilities employees put their heads together to solve the problem.
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PLCB will offer curbside pickup at Promenade location starting this week
One of Lebanon County’s four Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations will begin offering curbside pickup for phone orders this week.
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Local cabinet company making & donating intubation protective gear
Snitz Creek Cabinet Shop is building plastic intubation shields to protect healthcare workers during intubation and extubation processes.
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Chamber organizes panel on help for local businesses impacted by COVID-19
A primer on the resources currently available to local small businesses struggling to stay afloat during these uncertain times.
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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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County businesses tap state, federal relief programs to cope with COVID-19
Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for financial relief from the state or federal government, with a number of Lebanon County businesses vying for these programs.
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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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Coronavirus restrictions hit area nurseries during crucial spring season
Greenhouses and nurseries are on Governor Tom Wolf’s “life sustaining” list of acceptable businesses to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic since they sell agricultural produce, but nursery owners are finding they’re having to make some changes in order to stay viable.
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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.