🌱 How did Lebanon County students outperform the state graduation rate?
Lebanon, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Lebanon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Lebanon County students outperform the state graduation rate?
- Could playful, shy Bonnie be the next pup in your Lebanon home?
- Lebanon County jury reaches verdict in yearslong child abuse case.
Also on today's calendar: SilverSneakers Class Schedule at Juniper Village at Lebanon - All Are Welcome! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-shower, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Tuesday: Humid with record-tying heat, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Public schools in Lebanon County posted an 89.4% four-year graduation rate in 2024-25 (lebanonpanews.com) — Lebanon County public high schools posted an 89.4% four-year graduation rate for 2024–25, topping the statewide average and continuing several years of steady improvement. The rate reflects 1,395 graduates across six county schools and marks a 1.9-point jump from last year, offering an encouraging snapshot of local student success. 
2. Pet of the Week: Bonnie (lebtown.com) — An adoptable pup named Bonnie is looking for a Lebanon County-area home through local rescue Pitties.Love.Peace. This 10‑month‑old, food‑motivated, shy-but-playful dog does best with another confident canine, dog‑savvy cats, and a calm but active family ready to manage her doggie IBS with prescription food and meds.
3. Lebanon County Man Convicted in Yearslong Child Abuse Case (mychesco.com) — A Lebanon County jury convicted a man on multiple child endangerment and indecent assault charges for abuse that occurred over several years, with Lebanon County Detectives leading the investigation. State prosecutors praised the children for testifying and confirmed sentencing is set for December, underscoring ongoing efforts to address child abuse in the county.
4. Shila Ulrich (pabusinesscentral.com) — Lebanon County residents may recognize Central Pennsylvania Food Bank CEO Shila Ulrich from her longtime work with The Caring Cupboard and local housing and food access efforts. She’s been honored in the Lebanon County Women’s Hall of Fame and has served on boards including the Lebanon County Housing Authority, helping shape regional responses to hunger and housing needs.
5. City Watch Coffee owner detained by ICE, faces deportation to Cambodia (ydr.com) — City Watch Coffee co-owner Ratha San, whose shops operate in Lebanon and Cleona, has been detained by ICE and faces deportation to Cambodia, prompting his wife to plan a sale of their Lebanon County business. The longtime local entrepreneur, active in community events and youth outreach, has a criminal record but had been regularly checking in with immigration officials while seeking a path to remain with his family.
📸 Around Lebanon
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Upcoming Events in
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First Day for All Students (CTC students report to CCHS first.)
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First Day of the 2026-2027 school year for All Students (CTC studen
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K4 & K5 Early Dismissal @ 11:30AM
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HD PTO Meeting
Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17042
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UC PTT Mtg.
Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046
6:00 pm -
Cedar Crest Music Aides Mtg.
Cornwall-Lebanon SD CCHS Chorus Rm.
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CCHS Health Screenings
Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046 -
EB PTE Mtg.
Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046
6:30 pm -
SilverSneakers Class Schedule at Juniper Village at Lebanon - All Are Welcome! →
Juniper Village at Lebanon, 1125 Birch Rd, Lebanon
9:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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First Day of the 2026-2027 school year for All Students (CTC studen
Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046 -
First Day for All Students (CTC students report to CCHS first.)
Cornwall-Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17046 -
K4 & K5 Early Dismissal @ 11:30AM
Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17042 -
HD PTO Meeting
Lebanon SD Lebanon, PA 17042
4:00 pm
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to cut some grass !
! Let me know I will come do it as soon as Tommorw (Nextdoor Lebanon)
- Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6266 in Lebanon. Apply here.
- Aspen Dental Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Lebanon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lebanon here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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