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PA Farm Show shooting suspect apprehended in...
The Pennsylvania State Police tonight announced that 62-year-old Beau Gaylord Robinson, wanted as a suspect in a shooting yesterday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show complex, has been taken into custody by the Springfield, Missouri Police Department and US Marshals Service. The arrest occurred without incident in Springfield, Missouri.
Central Dauphin Wrestling Team Take Pennsylvania...
Central Dauphin High School, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, took the Pennsylvania District III Class AAA high school wrestling title on Saturday, February 4, 2012, after a hard fought battle against Mechanicsburg High School, which is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania Announces...
PHILADELPHIA -- Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the "Company") , the "mid-tier" holding company for Prudential Savings Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income ...
Welfare Recipient Drug Tests Come To PA
Pennsylvania officials are wading into the controversial territory of drug-testing welfare recipients, testing out a new program Republicans say is meant to prevent beneficiaries from getting a "free ride."
Pennsylvania lawmakers are nearing a vote on gas...
The state House and Senate are near final agreement on Marcellus shale legislation that would establish an optional fee for counties to levy on drillers.
Pennsylvania considers revamping assessments of...
The state's teacher evaluations "give no consideration to teacher effectiveness and include no objective measures of student performance," said Sandi Jacobs, vice president of the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Pennsylvania beats Brown 65-48
Rob Belcore tied a career-high with 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Pennsylvania beat Brown 65-48 on Saturday night. Penn has won three straight against Brown. The Quakers (12-10, 4-1 Ivy League) opened the game on an 8-0 run before Brown rallied back to take a 13-12 lead. But it was the last time the Bears would lead, as Penn used a 17-5 run to go ahead 30-17.
Officials Try Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients
Pennsylvania tests controversial new drug-testing program meant to prevent beneficiaries from getting 'free ride' Louisiana Introduces New Medicaid Managed Care Program
Penn. officials begin drug tests for welfare...
Pennsylvania officials are wading into the controversial territory of drug-testing welfare recipients, testing out a new program Republicans say is meant to prevent beneficiaries from getting a free ride.
Pennsylvania Schools' Funding Fight Pits District...
The Chester Upland district's fiscal woes - so severe that it cannot afford to pay teachers past the end of this month - are compounded by a charter school with which it shares its financing.

24 players from L-L League earn statewide accolades
Lancaster-Lebanon League field hockey players continue to earn statewide recognition.A total of 10 players in Class AAA and three in Class AA were named to the 2011 Pennsylvania High School Field Hockey Coaches Association All-State First Team during the group's annual meeting in December.An add...
New Cumberland woman killed in Lebanon County...
A New Cumberland woman was killed Saturday afternoon when her son tried to do a U-turn after driving onto Interstate 78 east from Interstate 81 northbound and was struck by a tractor-trailer rig, state police said.
Damascus Avoids Blood of Uprising, but Not Pain
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- The bloody uprising that has coursed through Syria has begun to upend daily life in Damascus, the stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad's government, reordering the lives of residents who complain of hardships as simple as getting to work every day and finding bread.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Vikings forge tie in Three
It's not how Emily Brandt prefers to play the game.But sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures."I feel like I have to (take over the scoring load) sometimes," Northern Lebanon's junior point guard said. "But a lot of times I'd rather set other people up."Well, because of her sco...
Homicide ruled in 1999 death of former Lebanon...
District attorney Dave Arnold said today no charges have been filed in Jewel Schirmer's death and the case is still under investigation.
Obituaries: Doris Studer, organist for Hershey...
During World War II, she was employed by the General Electric Defense Plant in Fort Wayne, IN.
On dean's list at Lebanon Valley
Steven Christ has attained the Dean's list at Lebanon Valley for the fall semester. His grade point average was 3.57.He is a music ed and clarinet performance major graduated from Tamaqua High School.He is the son of Mark and Audrey Christ of Hometown.
Mt. Lebanon marks 100 years
Will A. Siegfried Jr.'s grandfather didn't waste any time as one of Mt. Lebanon's founding leaders in 1912. According to records from the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon, Willis H. Siegfried, four other commissioners and a solicitor worked hard to upgrade the then-township.
Federal judge sends Lebanon man to prison for more...
An admitted Lebanon drug dealer who authorities claim was part of a major cocaine distribution ring will spend more than 14 years in federal prison. U.S. Middle District Senior Judge William W. Caldwell on Tuesday sentenced Juan Lugo, 33, to...
McCaskey drops Lebanon, 100-66
McCaskey came out of the box hard and didn't let up Wednesday in its 100-66 romp over Lebanon.Lebanon fought valiantly, but couldn't keep up as an early deficit grew each quarter.The opening minute was a bad omen for the visiting team. McCaskey's Diante Cherry scored 8 quick points, including a pair...
Palmyra man gets prison term for Lebanon County...
A Palmyra man who pleaded guilty in connection with a May 2010 construction zone accident that killed a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worker will spend time in Lebanon County Prison.President Judge John C. Tywalk sentenced Jared Geibe, 26, to 3...
Name to dean's list at Lebanon Valley
Lauren Ward, daughter of Thomas and Ruth Ward of Tamaqua, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Lebanon Valley College, Annville. This is Ward's third consecutive semester on the dean's list, earning a 3.982 grade point average.A 2010 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Ward is majoring in music education and music performance.She is the granddaughter of James Ward of Tamaqua and Margaret Steele, also of Tamaqua.
At Least 34 People Killed in Syria as Monitors Are...
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Violence surged in Syria on Tuesday as activists reported that at least 34 people had been killed in several towns and cities across the country, including six soldiers who had defected and three members of the security forces.
Yemeni Official Suggests Delay in Presidential...
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Adding to fears of a worsening political crisis in Yemen, a top government official hinted at a possible delay in presidential elections set for February that would mark the formal end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule.
Lebanon County incumbent seeks to retain...
State Rep. RoseMarie Swanger, R-Union Twp., has announced she will seek a fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Swanger noted that because of this year's reapportionment process, her 102nd District seat will likely include part of the City of...
Lebanon Valley Family YMCA to unveil renovation...
LEBANON - The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA will be kicking off its 2012 Capital Campaign and unveiling plans for a $3 million renovation next week. The organization will host a press conference at noon Monday in Gym A at the...
Mt. Lebanon coach resigns to join Pitt
Chris Haering has spent the past 18 seasons coaching football in the WPIAL. Next season, he will be on the Pitt sideline. Haering has resigned as Mt. Lebanon High School's coach to become an assistant at Pitt under new coach Paul Chryst. Haering told Mt. Lebanon's players the news Monday and also gave the school his letter of resignation. Haering coached Mt.
Chief of Arab League's Mission in Syria Is...
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- The Arab League observer mission charged with helping bring about an end to the violence in Syria claimed several accomplishments on Monday, noting that the government has withdrawn tanks and artillery from cities, and has released nearly 3,500 prisoners.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: F&M turns back LVC, 48-41
Megan Pauley scored a season-high 15 points and Franklin & Marshall held eighth-ranked Lebanon Valley to 28 percent shooting en route to a 48-41 nonconference victory Monday in Annville.The Diplomats (8-2) have now won eight straight, while the Dutchmen (10-2) fell for the second time this season....
One dead, one injured after Lebanon County crash...
One person was killed and another injured Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in East Hanover Twp., Lebanon County. State police at Jonestown said that the accident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday on Allentown Boulevard in the Ono...
Maryland woman dies in Lebanon County crash
Police said 36-year-old Theresa Manning, of Pasadena, MD., had been driving south on I-81 around 7 p.m. Friday in her silver 2002 Chevy Impala when she lost control of the car trying to pass other drivers.
Assad Trades Blame With Protesters for Bombings in...
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Thousands of people attended funerals in Damascus on Saturday for the victims of two powerful bombs that exploded outside government security buildings the day before, as human rights activists reported a large-scale assault on a restive city by government troops.
Forces Loyal to Yemeni President Fire on...
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Government soldiers opened fire on a giant demonstration in Yemen's capital on Saturday, killing at least nine protesters in the worst violence since President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to give up his post more than a month ago.
Woman charged with disorderly conduct after...
Rashanta Gingrich was loud, disorderly and refused police requests to stop disturbing the peace, police said.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Solanco holds off Knights
Tabbed by some as a preseason favorite, Solanco has started fast, averaging 59 points a game and outscoring its opponents by more than 30 points per game.In their Lancaster-Lebanon League opener, the Golden Mares passed their first test, grinding out a 37-32 win over Hempfield in a Section One-Two...

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