The proposal, pushed by conservatives, is widely viewed as a rebuke to President Joe Biden and other Catholics who support abortion rights.
Paula Wolf
Paula Wolf worked for 31 years as a general assignment reporter, sports columnist, and editorial writer for LNP Media. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, she is a lifetime resident of Lancaster County.
Independence Day is also Fish-for-Free Day in PA
The Fish & Boat Commission’s promotion allows any PA resident or nonresident to legally fish that day on state waterways with no fishing license required.
Trailside Organic Farm to take root at Cornwall Manor
Coming later this year, Trailside Organic Farm will start as a two-acre certified organic farm on Cornwall Manor’s Woods Campus, next to the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.
Death café: a new way to discuss end-of-life issues
Death café attendees discuss issues surrounding death and dying in a casual, supportive, free-flowing environment. Some people consider talking about death and related topics to be a taboo subject, and these discussions are designed to break down that barrier.
Over 5,000 flags will honor veterans in Lebanon cemeteries
Overall, more than 5,000 flags will be placed in 35 cemeteries May 15.
Women’s Health Center of Lebanon joins WellSpan Health
The Women’s Health Center’s eight physicians and two advanced practice providers, along with their staff, became part of the regional health care system April 26.
Construction of checkpoint gates to begin in July at Fort Indiantown Gap
The building of checkpoint gates at Fort Indiantown Gap is scheduled to begin in mid- to late July, with construction of protective fencing to start later.
PA Sports Hall of Fame chapter to recognize high school, college athletes in May ceremony
After a one-year hiatus, the Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame is bringing back its annual scholastic/collegiate athletic award ceremony on May 16.
$847 million available statewide through ERAP
Under the program, households may be eligible for up to 12 months of assistance to cover past due or future rental and/or utility payments that were accrued on or after March 13, 2020.
New internet service coming to Lebanon County later this year
The goal of NetKey Communications is to reach urban and rural areas that either lack access to broadband internet altogether or affordable high-speed options.
Historic Schaefferstown grieves the loss of volunteer Ken Eckert
Friends and colleagues remembered Eckert, 82, as an amazingly gifted craftsman in many areas. “He was really something,” said Bill Ross, who knew Eckert since the 1970s.
Advanced care planning focus of series at Palmyra First United Methodist Church
The first of six seminars on the topic of advance care planning and related topics will be held in-person and virtually at the church on March 21.
Meet Tina Litz, Lebanon County Correctional Facility’s new warden
After being promoted by the Lebanon County Commissioners, Litz takes over as warden for the retiring Robert Karnes. She first began working at the prison as a 19-year-old.
$1.6 million in grants to be distributed to local restaurants, hotels
Grants to businesses will be awarded in $5,000 increments up to $50,000, depending on lost revenue and expenses, Susan Eberly, president and CEO of LVEDC, told LebTown.
PA guardsmen & women welcomed home in Lebanon Readiness Center ceremony
Twenty or so soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard were honored Feb. 7 at a welcome home ceremony at the Lebanon Readiness Center.