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The legendary singer/songwriter Al Shade passed away on January 22, 2026 at age 98.  He was the longest, continuous-performing Country & Western singer in the U.S. and was a legend in Central Pennsylvania, where he reigned supreme for decades, playing thousands of shows, Firemen Carnivals, the Lebanon Area Fair and many other venues.  For years, his performances were alongside his wife of 52 years, Jean Romaine Shade, who died in 2017.  Al is best known for his theme song, "I'm a Star on WLBR," but he had many other hits, too, including "Potter County was made by the Hand of God, but the Devil made Three Mile Island." Rest in Peace, Al.  

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The United Way of Lebanon County has lost its two office staffers within the past week.  Last Friday, Community Development Director Deborah Hornick posted on social media that she had been let go.  Then Tuesday, Executive Director Erin Velasquez posted that she had tendered her resignation, citing "leadership culture and the overall work environment" were not the right fit for her.  So what's the story.  Laura LeBeau spoke with United Way Board President Rick Scott, for clarity on these departures. 

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101st District State House member John Schlegel discusses his recently-announced bid for a third term in the PA House of Representatives.

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Nuclear Engineer James Corson is very familiar with Lebanon.  His wife is a native, and he's spent a lot of time here.  But TONIGHT, he'll be hanging out on the stage of Jeopardy, in their Wild Card Champions Tournament.  Check out what he has to say about the experience!  

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Calling in live during the 7:30am newscast on "Talk of the Town" on WiLBuR Radio, 102nd District Rep. Russ Diamond announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination in the May 16th Primary Election, en route to election to a 7th term in office.  

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48th District Republican Senator Chris Gebhard, whose district includes all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster Counties, wants a 2nd full term in the PA Senate.  The Republican, who owns Hoaster Gebhard Insurance, says he wants to continue helping his constituents, sponsoring meaningful legislations, and if possible, streamline an bloated state bureaucracy.  

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As Visit Lebanon Valley President & CEO Jennifer Kuzo heads off into retirement after eight years at the helm, we welcome VLV's next leader, Nancy Gates!  

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In an exclusive interview with radioNOVO News Director Laura LeBeau, Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf discusses the reaction of Lebanon County Commissioners to the news that her office would be investigating the county's Department of Children & Youth Services over allegations that case workers put children back into home where there was suspected child abuse.  

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In an exclusive interview with radioNovo News Director Laura LeBeau, Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf discusses what prompted her to begin an investigation into the Lebanon County Department of Children & Youth Services over alleged instances of case workers placing children back into homes where there is suspected child abuse.  

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Held 10/14/25 at Lebanon City HALL.  Featuring Republican Mayor Sherry Capello and Democrat Challenger Chris Coyle.