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Fallen tree blocks roadway reported in city of Lebanon
LEBANON, Pa. — A fallen tree was reported in Lebanon County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to South Eighth Street near Hauck Street in the city of Lebanon around 5:30 a.m. According to Lebanon County dispatchers, the tree was blocking one lane...
State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say
Troopers said it happened around 2 p.m. near the Stump Road underpass in Maxatawny Township. The crash truck was stopped in the right westbound lane with its emergency lights flashing. A tractor-trailer was approaching from the west and "attempted to change lanes as the crash truck indicated," but was unable to do so or stop in time, state police said.
Pet of the Week: Olive
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Cram-A-Cruiser helps Lebanon County community
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – A local community is stepping up to help make sure people don’t go hungry. The second annual Cram-A-Cruiser event was held at the Grocery Outlet on Quentin Road in Lebanon. The Lebanon City Police Department partnered with the James Biever Police Community Alliance to...
Separate Richland warehouse plans proceed
At the May 13 board of supervisors meeting, Richland Township approved two properties zoned Rural Agricultural (RA) to be changed to Planned Commercial (PC). The move was understood to allow for further development of a warehouse proposal that had originally called for seven properties to be similarly changed, toward a much larger warehouse.
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 17, 2024
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See all homes sold in Berks County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 73 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,568-square-foot home on North 13th Street in Reading that sold for $224,000.
Two new businesses open in West Reading
WEST READING, Pa. - West Reading is celebrating the opening of two brand new businesses. Sugar Shack and Winnie Mochi held back-to-back grand openings Friday afternoon. Sugar Shack features everything sugary sweet, from candies to chocolates and even ice cream. Down the street at Winnie Mochi, you can get your...
Olivet holding job fair to fill summer positions
READING, Pa. - Olivet Boys and Girls Club is looking to fill numerous seasonal positions at their various club locations around Reading. Olivet will be holding a job fair Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the PAL Center for the Arts located at 328 Walnut Street in Reading.
Late Wyomissing fire captain honored for his service
WYOMISSING, Pa. — First responders saluted Wyomissing Fire Captain Derrick Nester one last time at St. Paul's Church in Amity Township on Saturday. "He tragically passed away about two weeks ago, so we are here today to pay our final respects to him and to his family," said Wyomissing Police Chief John Phillips.
Experience kite flying and history with Daniel Boone Homestead’s latest event
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to offer a new event this summer – Kite Day! Bring your favorite kite for an afternoon of kite flying. June 10th marks Benjamin Franklin’s kite flying experiment in 1752, where he tied a key to his kite and took it out during a thunderstorm to see if an electrical charge was produced. However, there is uncertainty as to the extent to which this experiment occurred and some historians even believe the famous storm experiment is mostly a myth. Regardless of how exactly Mr. Franklin discovered electricity, the organization hopes visitors join in celebrating with family and friends.
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