🌱 Lebanon duplex condemned after fire forces family and pets out
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In today's newsletter:
- Lebanon duplex condemned after fire forces family and pets out
- See how Lebanon schools and eateries scored in latest inspections
- Will South Annville supervisors greenlight the $1.7B Lebanon County data center?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Friday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Duplex condemned after fire displaces 4, several pets in Lebanon County (local21news.com) — A Sunday afternoon fire on South 11th Street in Lebanon condemned a duplex and displaced three adults, one child, and several pets. Firefighters contained the blaze to the building, rescuing four cats, while the Red Cross is helping the affected residents find temporary housing. 
2. Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of May 11 (lebtown.com) — Recent state food safety inspections turned up mostly clean reports across Lebanon County, with only a few correctable issues noted at local schools, cafes, and restaurants. Several Lebanon city locations, including Hilltop Cafe and Cedar Crest schools, either passed cleanly or fixed minor problems on the spot.
3. Lebanon County community to debate new $1.7B data center amidst public opposition (fox43.com) — A massive $1.7 billion data center proposed for South Annville Township in Lebanon County faces a crucial zoning vote Wednesday night, with many residents worried about water, power, and noise impacts. Supporters highlight 100 new jobs and major tax revenue for the township and Annville-Cleona schools, while officials say intense public opposition could sway the supervisors’ decision.
4. Northern Lebanon School District votes to raise property taxes for third year in a row (local21news.com) — Northern Lebanon School District has approved a 4.29% property tax increase, adding about $210 a year for the average Lebanon-area homeowner. District leaders say the money is needed for rising operating costs, salaries, and future renovations, including the Lebanon Career and Technology Center, while some residents and parents argue the board should cut expenses or find new revenue instead of repeated hikes.
5. Photos: Lebanon officials honor the service of fallen police officers (ldnews.com) — Lebanon officials and law enforcement gathered May 12 at the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services Building to honor officers who died in the line of duty. The ceremony, part of National Police Week, featured remarks from Mayor Sherry Capello, District Attorney Pier Hess Graf, and Police Chief Eric Sims, along with tributes to families of fallen officers.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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- Just wanted to come on here and make a post that all this week I’ll have 13Gal bags and or boxes filled with mixed free things from kids clothes and shoes (boy/girl), mixed sizes of Women’s clothes and shoes, decor, TOYs, etc….
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Less than 20mins ! Thank you Karen for your business! If you need any tech help! Give me a call @ 717-224-5557 (Nextdoor Lebanon)
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