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Rodent droppings in food prep area: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, July 22, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Latin American Supermarket, 429 N. 9th St. Lebanon, Follow-up, July 12. Pass. The fans in the walk-in cooler used for produce, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Longtime Lehigh Valley baker to set up shop with unique, sweet and savory scones
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. – As a popular bakery prepares to close its storefront in Lehigh County, a new business – offering made-from-scratch scones, bagels, soft pretzels and other treats – is readying to open in its place. Sunny Moon Sconery, a small-batch sourdough baker specializing in artisan...
Pa. man who told police he smokes marijuana daily is charged with vehicular homicide
DANVILLE — A Lycoming County man who told state police he smokes marijuana daily has been charged with vehicular homicide following an investigation into a Jan. 1 accident on Interstate 80 near Danville. Anthony J. Machi, 45, of the Hughesville area, is accused of being responsible for the death...
Summer Reading Week 3 “Adventure Crafts” Coming Up Tomorrow (7/24/24)
Join us for Summer Reading Week 3 at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library! Tomorrow morning (7/24) we will be embarking on an Adventure Crafts program that will feature several activities/project stops along the trail that’ll give everyone the chance to get creative and use their imaginations. These include rock painting, paper chain snakes, and more!
New business park to transform mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, create 700 jobs
Mine-scarred land is being turned into a business park with state funding in Hazle Township. A state grant said to be highly competitive of $2 million along with low-interest loans of $3 million have been awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to develop the Crossroads East Business Park.
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the city will be coming to thoroughly […]
Suspended Pa. state trooper seeks to have vehicular homicide verdict vacated
WELLSBORO—The suspended state trooper citing juror misconduct wants a judge to vacate his vehicular homicide guilty verdict stemming from a Tioga County accident that resulted in the death of a teacher and mother of three. In a motion filed Monday in county court, Michael J. Brown, 36, of Troy,...
Police looking for leads after Lebanon man, 21, assaulted over the weekend
The Lebanon City Police Department is asking the public for help after a 21-year-old male was assaulted in the 500 block of Chestnut Street on Sunday. At 4:41 a.m. July 21, 2024, police were dispatched to the area of 5th and Cumberland streets for an assault victim. Upon their arrival, officers found...
Here's what's happening today at the Lebanon Area Fair: July 23
The Lebanon Area Fair is being held from now until July 27, and throughout the week thousands of visitors will come to the fair for good food, fun games and live entertainment. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., admission to the fair is free. Children under 10 years old get in for free all day, every day. After 3 p.m., admission is $5 per person 10 and older. ...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest QB Jackson Custer
Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was an honorable mention Lancaster-Lebanon Section I All Star last year where he was responsible for 15 TD’s through the air and on the ground. He has added 20 pounds in the weight room this offseason, while being a 3 sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Baseball). He has been leading our team throughout our spring and summer sessions. There has been a lot of interest in Jackson from college coaches in both football and baseball, highlighting his athleticism. His work ethic in the classroom is outstanding as he holds a 4.3 weighted GPA. He is our “field general” and a great deal of our success depends on him leading our team”.
St. Clair Woman Faces Assault Charges
St. Clair woman faces assault charges after alleged stabbing. According to St. Clair Police, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, police were dispatched to the 500 Unit Block of South Mill Street for a report of a stabbing during a domestic dispute. When police arrived, they found a female victim with...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris
"There were talks about there being an open convention and all the theories floating around about us delegates, I was anxious about how that was all going to play out. I feel as though being almost 21 years old I have much less lived experience than all the people I am voting on behalf of.” — Kaylee Werner, delegate to the Democratic National Convention The post Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PASSHE chancellor to step down this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The current chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced his plans to step down this fall. Dr. Dan Greenstein has served as chancellor since September 2018. “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people,...
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