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Cheers Lebanon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new prison training funds could benefit Lebanon County taxpayers
  • What recent crashes and arrests are impacting Lebanon-area neighborhoods?
  • What Lebanon's possible CTC exit could mean for local students

Also on today's calendar: Take 2 - Where Rock Meets Bach and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lebanon Co. Commissioners approve two agreements that impact county prison (lebtown.com) — Lebanon County commissioners just approved two agreements affecting the county prison, including a workforce training deal that could reimburse up to $7,000 per new local hire and a program linking released inmates with medical care. They also advanced grants, renovation change orders, major debt payments, and a hotel tax grant, and confirmed their next public meeting Oct. 15 in downtown Lebanon.
   

2. Blotter: Fatal crash, hit-and-run, stalking, corruption of minors (lebtown.com) — Police across Lebanon city, South Lebanon, and surrounding townships report a fatal Route 72 motorcycle crash involving a Lebanon resident, along with numerous DUI, drug, theft, and public drunkenness cases from recent months. The blotter also includes hit-and-run crashes, a stalking case tied to a protection order, and notice of a statewide Turnpike enforcement effort on suspended registrations.
   

3. Palmyra school board discusses Lebanon's possible exit from county CTC (centredaily.com) — Lebanon Area School District's possible withdrawal from the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center could reshape career education and funding for students in Lebanon and neighboring districts. Palmyra board members largely favor letting Lebanon leave, warning that renovation costs and a new 50/50 funding formula could significantly shift tax burdens while Lebanon explores its own program at the former Lebanon Catholic property.
   

4. Lebanon motorcyclist dies after head-on crash in Union Twp. (centredaily.com) — A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Lebanon died after a head-on collision Saturday afternoon on Route 72 in Union Township, when his Suzuki struck a Volvo traveling in its proper lane. He was flown to Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, while the Annville driver of the Volvo was unhurt.
   

5. Pennsylvania gas prices up 37% from last year, AAA says (abc27.com) — Lebanon County drivers are now paying about $4.30 per gallon for regular gas, as part of a statewide jump of roughly 37% over last year, AAA reports. Diesel prices have climbed even more steeply, topping $6.50 statewide and outpacing the national average, squeezing budgets for local commuters and businesses alike.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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