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šŸŒ± How will West Lebanonā€™s fire committee exit affect your emergency services?

Lebanon, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Lebanon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will West Lebanonā€™s fire committee exit affect your emergency services?
  • Lebanon County woman charged after dogā€™s death sparks cruelty investigation.
  • Why did a SWAT team hit Chestnut Street at daybreak?

Also on today's calendar: Stellar Con: PA and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. West Lebanon votes to withdraw from Fire & Emergency Service committee (lebtown.com) ā€” West Lebanon Township commissioners voted to withdraw from a regional Fire and Emergency Service Steering Committee and rejected paying up to $5,000 for a consultant, a move that could affect future emergency planning with nearby municipalities. The board also advanced a strict data center zoning proposal, approved a new police contract, and heard residentsā€™ concerns about transparency, local code enforcement, and even storm drain issues tied to Lebanon city.
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2. Lebanon County woman charged after dog dies without veterinary care (wgal.com) ā€” A Lebanon County woman has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty and related offenses after police say her injured dog died without receiving veterinary care. Investigators from Lebanon County Regional Police, Lebanon City police, and the Pennsylvania SPCA allege the dog was hurt in West Lebanon Township and its body later left in a cooler at a Lebanon address. The case remains active in local authoritiesā€™ hands.
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3. Swat response wakes up Lebanon City neighborhood (wgal.com) ā€” A SWAT raid involving flash bangs, drones, and multiple officers jolted residents awake Wednesday morning in the 900 block of Chestnut Street in Lebanon City. Neighbors described a frightening scene, with two people taken into custody and a drone flown through a broken window. Authorities have not yet explained the purpose of the operation or released information on the individuals detained.
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4. Relive action from Sam Wolford's career at Northern Lebanon wrestling (ldnews.com) ā€” Northern Lebanon wrestling standout Sam Wolford is highlighted through a series of photos from league, district, and state championship bouts, showcasing his medals and dominant technical-fall wins. The gallery follows his rise across Lancaster-Lebanon League events and PIAA Class 2A championships in Hershey, underscoring the success of a Lebanon County athlete on some of Pennsylvaniaā€™s biggest high school wrestling stages.
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5. Who Knew? Two roads, diverging from an iron wood (lebtown.com) ā€” Driving Cornwall Road between Cornwall and Lebanon, youā€™re following a route that once hauled iron ore to the Union Canal and helped fuel Lebanonā€™s industrial boom. This deep dive traces how the old plank-and-turnpike road evolved, from toll houses and mile markers on 10th Street to macadam paving, canal decline, and the surviving stone walls and historic homes many Lebanon drivers still pass every day.
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šŸ“ø Around Lebanon

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Lebanon

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday August 15
  • Stellar Con: PA ā†’
    Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon
    11:00 am

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Other local events
    Thursday August 6
  • Lebanon Country Club ā†’
    Lebanon Country Club, 3375 W Oak St, Lebanon
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Completed sports physicals paperwork for CCHS & CCMS fall sports at
    Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046
    • Sunday August 9
  • Music In The Park ā†’
    Coleman Memorial Park, 1400 W Maple St, Lebanon
    6:00 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • School Board Public Work Session
    Cornwall-Lebanon SD South Lebanon Elementary School
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday August 15
  • Lebanon Valley Coin Club 85th Annual Coin Show ā†’
    Schaefferstown Fire Company, Schaefferstown
    9:00 am

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello.
    I live in Acorn Circle and my outside cat has left our yard. He is a black and tan (with small white marks) cat. He has been my cat for many yearsā€¦ (Nextdoor Fox Ridge/Hickory Blvd)
  • Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Bakery Associate - 6266 in Lebanon. Apply here.
  • Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - #811 in Lebanon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lebanon here.

Ok Lebanon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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