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- These young men will carry ‘All-Lebanon County’ moniker with them forever
- North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 22 to Nov. 24
- Lebanon Transit introduces former CFO as authority’s new executive director
- Lebanon Catholic grad swaps adversity for personal and professional success
- South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
- Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
- Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
- Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
- Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
- Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
- Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
- Who Knew? The spirit of kindness, Pt. 3
- Myerstown Community Library offers materials to help with stuttering
- Raiders walk — and sometimes run — all over Zach Longenecker’s hard work
- Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
- Millcreek Township takes steps toward new property maintenance code
- Myerstown Borough looks into regional police coverage, advertises 2025 budget
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Nov. 1 to Nov. 15)
- Planned use of nearly 63-acre Bethel Township farmland remains uncertain
- Fort Indiantown Gap hosts open house to showcase service to the state and nation
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 18
- Annville Church of the Brethren marks 75th anniversary at service on Sunday
- Historic Lebanon Farmers Market is scheduled for auction in December
- Mark Lerchen’s smile will be missed most of all
- Lebanon County Commissioners set salaries for two row offices
- City of Lebanon Authority sends letters about possible lead service lines
- Palmyra Council tries to cut down on $819,000 budget shortfall, mayor retires
- Former city businessman facing long prison sentence on child porn charges
- CASA welcomes court-appointed special advocates to Lebanon & Lancaster areas
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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 22 to Nov. 24
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, November 22 to November 24.
South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
The 2025 South Annville Township budget will be voted on in December following last-minute updates made at the November meeting.
Monthly Arts Blog for November: Q&A with Hugh Rooney & Todd Snovel of Lebanon Community Theatre
This month, Visit Lebanon Valley continues its Year of the Arts celebration by highlighting an organization that has been operating in the Lebanon Valley for over 60 years – Lebanon Community Theatre.
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Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
Pennsylvania lawmakers did not vote on a proposal that would let the state’s nonprofits accept cashless payments for raffle ticket sales.
Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
Prosecutors say Juan Delgado murdered Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch, due to a family feud. Defense attorney claims someone else was the shooter.
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Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
Lebanon County election officials conducted two state-mandated requirements for the Nov. election, including an audit and a recount for the contested U.S. Senate race.
The latest food safety inspections in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
Bethel Township supervisors had a productive November monthly meeting, including approval to conduct a speed traffic study and the announcement of public review for the 2025 budget.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Identity of 51-year-old Lebanon County Jane Doe finally revealed: Pennsylvania State Police to announce details at news conference
Pennsylvania State Police plan to reveal the identity of a woman found dead in Lebanon County woods in 1973 after she remained nameless for 51 years.
🔗 Deadly four-vehicle crash closes I-81 in Dauphin County
According to a spokesperson from PennDOT, the crash, which involved four vehicles total, occurred at 2:40 a.m. at Mile Marker 84.8 on I-81 near Grantville. All lanes are currently closed and are estimated to reopen around 11:30 a.m.
🔗 Shuey’s Pretzels prepares for busy holiday season and high demand for coal-fired pretzels
At Shuey’s Pretzels, Christmas season starts long before Halloween, and coal isn’t on the naughty list.
Who Knew? The spirit of kindness, Pt. 3
Jacob DeHuff, a prominent 19th-century Lebanon businessman, ran a downtown bookstore that served as a cultural hub for ticket sales, newspapers and school supplies.
Myerstown Community Library offers materials to help with stuttering
Myerstown Community Library is among public libraries across the country that have been supplied with books and DVDs from the Stuttering Foundation.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
New Community Homes housing development is changing lives for the better
The Community Homes of Lebanon County board celebrated the completion of eight new affordable housing units this spring as part of a larger 23-unit development aimed at providing safe, accessible homes for disadvantaged residents.
MVP News: November 2024
Myerstown’s annual Holiday Parade returns Nov. 30 with marching bands, community floats and Santa Claus through downtown streets.
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Raiders walk — and sometimes run — all over Zach Longenecker’s hard work
Annville-Cleona graduate Zach Longenecker has made a name for himself in NFL head groundskeeper circles with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Blotter: Hit-and-run crashes, DUIs, daylight burglary, retail theft, forgery
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
Donna Simpson, Pennsylvania Warhorse founder and executive director, said they wanted to let people know about their new location at 1709 N. State Route 934 and the services they offer.
Millcreek Township takes steps toward new property maintenance code
Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to direct the solicitor to begin work on an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) at its meeting Wednesday.
Myerstown Borough looks into regional police coverage, advertises 2025 budget
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to authorize the township manager to reach out to the newly formed Lebanon County Regional Police Department at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Nov. 1 to Nov. 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of November. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Planned use of nearly 63-acre Bethel Township farmland remains uncertain
The fate of a Bethel Township poultry farm purchased by local poultry producer Bell & Evans in 2023 along Blue Mountain Road is still unknown.
Fort Indiantown Gap hosts open house to showcase service to the state and nation
Fort Indiantown Gap swung open its doors to the public on Saturday to showcase its operations at the Lebanon County-based military installation.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 18
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Annville Church of the Brethren marks 75th anniversary at service on Sunday
The 75th anniversary observance of the reconstruction of the Annville Church of the Brethren building at 495 E. Maple St., Annville, will be celebrated Nov. 17.
Monroe County man killed in four-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Interstate 81
A four-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in East Hanover Township early Thursday morning left a Monroe County man dead and others injured.
Historic Lebanon Farmers Market is scheduled for auction in December
The historic Lebanon Farmers Market building at 31-35 S. Eighth St. will be auctioned by Joel Heisey Auctioneer at the end of the year.
Feds charge 3 Philly men with dealing narcotics in Lebanon, firearms violations
Federal prosecutors have charged three Philadelphia men with distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Lebanon County during 2022.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Mark Lerchen’s smile will be missed most of all
A longtime youth sports coach and mentor for the Annville-Cleona community, Mark Lerchen passed away over the weekend from ALS.
Weekend Forecast: Rising and falling temperatures and wind speeds
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, November 15, to Sunday, November 17. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Lebanon County Commissioners set salaries for two row offices
Lebanon County Commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 to set salaries for two elected offices.
City of Lebanon Authority sends letters about possible lead service lines
This week, COLA mailed letters to 2,300 customers informing them that their service lines could be lead and investigation is needed.
Palmyra Council tries to cut down on $819,000 budget shortfall, mayor retires
The council proposed several cuts that would put a dent in the shortfall, but ultimately decided to continue the meeting’s discussion at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.
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The term “free press” is bantered around frequently. But do most know the true impact of what a free press means? Or better yet, what the impact would be if it disappears; especially local press like LebTown.
Local newspapers, since their inception, have been watchdogs over issues that affect the communities they serve. Questioning those who govern in these communities informs the public and helps to safeguard our democratic way of life.
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Pizza Wars Season 3: Greektown vs. Tosco (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics kick off Pizza Wars Season 3 with Greektown Pizza vs. Tosco Pizza.
Former city businessman facing long prison sentence on child porn charges
The sentencing of retired businessman Rick Troutman after his guilty plea to child pornography charges may be delayed for the appointment of an out-of-county judge.
CASA welcomes court-appointed special advocates to Lebanon & Lancaster areas
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties celebrated the swearing in of 10 new court-appointed special advocates.
Cable median barrier project continues on multiple routes in south-central PA
A $5.2 million project to install a high-tension cable median barrier on Interstate 81 and other routes in south-central Pennsylvania is progressing this week in Dauphin County before moving into Lebanon and Cumberland counties within the next few weeks.
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