Chris Coyle, Author at LebTown

Local court decision halts N. Annville solar farm; one party vows to appeal

Chris Coyle — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:40:00 +0000

North Annville solar farm yard sign. 2021-07-17

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New Lebanon superintendent Nicole Malinoski shares outlook on district

Chris Coyle — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Lebanon Scoll District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Malinoski. 2024-01-17

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Light agenda, public comment, at Lebanon City Council’s first 2024 meeting

Chris Coyle — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The 2024 edition of Lebanon City Council met for the first time Monday evening to tackle a brief mid-winter agenda and hear public comment.

District Attorney charges second person in child rape investigation in W. Cornwall

Chris Coyle — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:37:00 +0000

Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf has announced that a second person has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in West Cornwall Township.

Cornwall police arrest West Cornwall man, 54, on multiple child sex assault charges

Chris Coyle — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:19:39 +0000

Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced on Jan. 16 that 54 year-old Edward Lee Williams of Manheim has been arrested and jailed on accusations that he sexually assaulted a seven year-old girl in Cornwall.

Latest changes at WLBR stations signal owner’s commitment to local radio

Chris Coyle — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000

WLBR AM 1270 will now be simulcast with a new FM station at 99.7 on the dial. Both will feature a classic hits music format and be known as “Lebanon Valley’s Greatest Hits of All Time – 99.7 WiLBuR Radio.”

Local author self-publishes his first children’s book

Chris Coyle — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Brenton Weidman Book Cover

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Lebanon County elected officials, including first woman judge, sworn in

Chris Coyle — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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Snitz Creek Brewery’s new Palmyra location shooting for December opening

Chris Coyle and William Trostel — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:45:00 +0000

LebTown dropped in last week at what will soon be the third location of Snitz Creek Brewery.

A parking garage in downtown Lebanon?

Chris Coyle — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:01:38 +0000

Lebanon City Council unanimously approved Mayor Sherry Capello's proposal to apply for a $3.6 million grant for a new parking garage, despite concerns over the city's actual parking needs and ongoing costs.

Daycare center asks court for property tax exemption, taxing bodies opposed

Chris Coyle — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Cornwall Children's Center, a daycare facility, is seeking tax exemption for its property, arguing its status as a charitable organization, a claim disputed by Lebanon County and the Cornwall-Lebanon School District.

U.S. Supreme Court will hear appeal of ex local cop charged with January 6 crimes

Chris Coyle — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:45:00 +0000

Joseph Fischer in U.S. Capitol on 2021-01-06, according to U.S. Attorney. Photo from court filings

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DA releases images of Nov. 7 high-speed chase and surrender of armed suspect

Chris Coyle — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:02:35 +0000

Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf has released images of the Nov. 7 high-speed, wrong-way chase that resulted in a collision and injured a passing motorist before ending when police fired shots at the suspect.

Quittie restoration at 22nd Street is complete, but won’t look ugly for long

Chris Coyle — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Those involved with the project are confident that the Quittie will soon be green and in a few years will look almost like it did when the area’s early settlers first laid eyes on it.

Taxes remain level: Lebanon City Council approves a 2024 budget with no tax hike

Chris Coyle — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Lebanon city property tax rates will remain the same in 2024, the ninth straight year without an increase, following Monday night's unanimous vote by City Council.

ELCO school board member challenges Russ Diamond in state house primary (Updated)

Chris Coyle — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000

102nd District Republican State House candidate Rachel Moyer

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Lebanon County judicial race is low-key as election day approaches (updated)

Chris Coyle — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Megan Ryland-Tanner; Donna Long-Brightbill

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City Council OKs grant application to update library restrooms, reviews audit

Chris Coyle — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:08:29 +0000

Lebanon City Council handled an assortment of financial, personnel, and miscellaneous matters at its monthly meeting last night.

Annville’s Allen Theater quietly goes up for sale

Chris Coyle — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Allen Theater Annville

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Long-awaited reconfiguration of dogleg Cornwall Road intersection is underway

Chris Coyle — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Razing of house is first step in elimination of dogleg at Cornwall Road, York Street, and Wilhelm Avenue.

Cleona man pleads guilty to civil disorder for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol invasion

Chris Coyle — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Cleona resident Cameron Hess pleaded guilty on Oct. 6 to a single charge of civil disorder resulting from his participation in the Jan. 6 violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Lebanon City Council hears pension, budget reports

Chris Coyle — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:15:00 +0000

At it monthly meeting on Monday evening, Sept. 24, Lebanon City Council learned that the city's finances are doing better than budget projections, but that it will have to pay a little more next year to keep employee pensions fully funded.

Domestic Violence Intervention Rubber Duck Derby returns on Sept. 30

Chris Coyle — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Rubber Duck Duckie DVI

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Palmyra man convicted of Jan. 6 insurrection crimes at U.S. Capitol

Chris Coyle — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Photo from Federal Criminal Complaint showing Leo Brent Bozell IV in U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

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Fire company and Lebanon City Council argue over money for $1.4m fire truck

Chris Coyle — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Lebanon City Hall Entrance

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Schott Pharma settles unfair labor complaint filed by laid-off employee

Chris Coyle — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Schott Pharma South Lebanon Plant 2023-08

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Council honors Cornwall borough cop for rescuing octogenarian from burning car

Chris Coyle — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Cornwall Police Officer Adrian Kann

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Big change coming to Wilhelm Avenue and Cornwall Road intersection(s)

Chris Coyle — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

A busy North Cornwall intersection that serves as a key connector between several rapidly developing areas south of Lebanon City is about to undergo a major reconstruction.

A short agenda makes for a quick Lebanon City Council meeting

Chris Coyle — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Lebanon City Council needed just 16 minutes to work through a short agenda at its July 24 monthly meeting.

13 new Americans welcomed at first local naturalization ceremony since 2020

Chris Coyle — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Jeffrey Miguel Angel Castillo Corniel

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Local radio host promoted, gets statewide assignment

Chris Coyle — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Longtime Lebanon radio personality Laura LeBeau will soon be hosting a current affairs program airing throughout Pennsylvania, according to State College-based Seven Mountains Media.

Decision on proposed North Annville Township solar farm may be near

Chris Coyle — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000

North Annville solar farm yard sign. 2021-07-17

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City of Lebanon releases street repaving schedule for the rest of the summer

Chris Coyle — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Water main work on Walnut Street, looking east from 12th Street

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Water main work on Walnut Street, looking east from 12th Street

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Lebanon City Council remembers triple homicide victims; new fire chief named

Chris Coyle — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

The appointment of a new Lebanon fire chief highlighted last night's monthly Lebanon City Council Meeting, which began with a somber remembrance.

Is Lebanon County ready for a toxic train derailment?

Chris Coyle — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Could the East Palestine disaster happen here? Federal law allows locals to be kept in the dark.

Late fall trial set for troopers who fatally shot Richland woman after car chase

Chris Coyle — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Trial in the federal court civil lawsuit filed by the family of a Richland woman fatally shot in 2020 by two Pennsylvania state troopers is set to start in Harrisburg on Nov. 27, 2023.

Details surface on Torres-Santos’ pre-homicide detention while on house arrest

Chris Coyle — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Probation department detained, but could not hold, Santos due to "verbiage of the bail order" issued by Magisterial District Judge Aurelis Figueroa.

DA, police shed light on arrest of third alleged shooter in city triple homicide

Chris Coyle — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:54:17 +0000

At a Wednesday morning press conference at City Hall, Lebanon city police Chief Bret Fisher and Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf gave further details on the Tuesday evening apprehension of Ivan Claudio Rosero, alleged to be the third shooter in a May 30 triple murder on the city’s northside.

Two arrested in triple murder of children and teenager; third suspect at large

Chris Coyle — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:24:50 +0000

Two suspects have been arrested and charged with criminal homicide in the Tuesday evening triple murder of two children and a teenager on Lebanon’s north side, and a third suspect remained at large as of Thursday morning.

Triple homicide in Lebanon city: Victims were 8, 9, 19; 33-year-old hospitalized

Chris Coyle — Wed, 31 May 2023 17:30:04 +0000

2023-05-30 Cherry Street, rear of 442-444 N. 5th Street, which is large building background right.

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