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Man dies from burn injuries after Schuylkill County fire
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has died from his injuries sustained in a Schuylkill County house fire. The Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio reported that 77-year-old Mario Ramirez of Minersville died Sunday due to injury complications. Buglio stated Ramirez had 34.5% total body surface area burns he sustained during a house fire on […]
Man charged after pregnant woman killed in Lebanon County crash
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A driver in a deadly Lebanon County crash that State Police said killed a pregnant woman last year is facing charges. Christian Hennessey, 45, of Pine Grove, faces homicide by vehicle while DUI and other charges after State Police said he was on drugs during the fatal collision that killed Jamie […]
Exposed food prep under dirty ventilation ducts: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, April 29, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Biaggio’s, 1021 E. Cumberland St. Lebanon, April 19. Pass. No violations. Cakes by Maraima & Café, 443 Cumberland St. Lebanon, April 19. Pass. Observed a very small amount of debris in...
Pa. man sentenced to prison for providing fentanyl that killed his brother, 15
SUBURY — A Northumberland County man has been sentenced to 1 to 5 years in prison for providing the fentanyl that killed his brother. Christopher Payne, 22, of Mount Carmel, apologized before being sentenced Monday in county court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter to which he had pleaded guilty in February.
Officials identify victim of fatal silo collapse at a South Annville Township farm
Community members come together after the owner of a South Annville Township farm was killed after a silo collapsed Saturday morning. Bryan Kendall, the 31-year-old owner of the Villa Dale Farm, has been identified by officials as the individual found dead after a silo collapse at a barn located in the 900 block of Mount Pleasant Road. The Villa Dale Farm is a third generation dairy farm owned and operated by the Kendall Family.
Pennsylvania school bus driver wins $1M from Mega Millions on her birthday
JONESTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — It was a happy birthday for a Pennsylvania school bus driver who won $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket her husband bought her. The lucky winner, April Zipp, of Lebanon County, told lottery officials she got the ticket as a birthday gift from her husband. When she woke up on […]
Pottsville Rite Aid closing
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — The Rite Aid in Pottsville will be closing its doors in the coming months. It's located on Route 61 and many of the closing signs can be seen near Mill Creek Avenue. According to Skook News and employees--it'll close officially on June 17th of...
Fundraiser started for family of Bryan Kendall sees tremendous response
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Lebanon County driver was on drugs during crash that killed his pregnant fianceé: court docs
A Pennsylvania man was on methamphetamine and fentanyl when he caused a 2023 crash that killed his pregnant fianceé and injured another pregnant driver in Lebanon County, court documents said. Christian M. Hennessey, 45, of Pine Grove, was charged with vehicular homicide while DUI and 14 related offenses on...
PennDOT: Traffic signal project to begin at Route 72 and Isabel Dr. in North Cornwall Twp.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking that residents use caution during a traffic signal project set to start in mid-May at the intersection of Route 72 and Isabel Drive in North Cornwall Township. Weather permitting, work will begin May 13. JVI Group, Inc., of York Springs, is the contractor...
Four more Rite Aid stores to close in Pennsylvania; 16 nationwide
(WHTM) – Sixteen more Rite Aid locations in will be shuttered soon as the pharmacy chain works through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including four in Pennsylvania. According to bankruptcy filings, the nearest closure is in Pottsville, Schuylkill County. The store on Claude A. Lord Boulevard is the second closure in the Schuylkill County city this year, months after their downtown location closed.
📣 You make the call: Help pick the Bennett Auto Group Athletes of the Week (April 15-20)
Another week of great Lebanon County high school performances are in the books. We picked some of the best from April 22-27. And now, it's your turn to cast your vote in this week's spring Bennett Automotive Athletes of the Week polls. The Bennett Automotive Group Lebanon Athlete of the...
Funding launches phase 2 of Tamaqua River Walk project
TAMAQUA, Pa. -- Work will soon continue on an outdoor project in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County. The Tamaqua River Walk received $424,000 in funding to support the second phase of the project, announced state Sen. Dave Argall. The project aims to connect the river and downtown areas. The first phase, which...
Vote for Lebanon County's Student of the Week: 4 top students in the running
This is your chance to vote for the Lebanon Daily News Student of the Week!. Each week, Lebanon County school districts have the opportunity to nominate high school students whose hard work deserves recognition. We provide brief bios of each nominated student's accomplishments, and our readers can vote on who...
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