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- Union Township supervisors approve two school bus stop signs
- Millcreek Township moves forward with plans for salt shed, walking path
- Gel-like black goo gumming up landfills across the country, including GLRA
- Lebanon Transit announces its first annual Halloween costume contest
- Shapiro administration floats rewrite of unused energy tax credits
- Increasing nursing home closures in Pa. affect access to and quality of care
- Perfect weather colors Coleman Park Harvest Festival [Photo Story]
- Municipal officials across Lebanon County hold 109th annual convention
- Three project proposals presented by Bell & Evans to Bethel Township supervisors
- South Annville Township board approves preliminary plans for Southgate
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 14
- Myerstown Borough Council says short-term rental license could be revoked
- Palmyra council hears updates on planned holiday events, trash switch
- Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to who is on the ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more
- Themes of collaboration echo through Community Health Council summit
- S. Londonderry supervisors award crosswalk improvement project bid
- West Lebanon Township agrees to pay annual Knox Box fee for fire company
- Senator Gebhard will host appreciation lunch for veterans on Nov. 9 in Hamburg
- Lebanon County gets a rare glimpse of the northern lights [Photo story]
- Dave’s Hot Chicken will take spot of former MOD Pizza location on Rt. 72
- Friends of the Cornwall Iron Furnace unveil interpretive signs at rail trail
- LVC to recognize alumnus attorney during homecoming weekend
- Cleona Borough using new system with photo evidence to track code violations
- City of Lebanon announces rec project updates and 2025 budget timeline
- Shapiro administration injects $500,000 into Flexopack’s Lebanon County plant
- Lebanon County GOP women’s group offers scholarships for civic engagement
- Sertoma Club to hold dance fundraiser supporting individuals with hearing loss
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Oct. 11 to Oct. 14
- Penn State Health will offer free drive-through flu shots in Lebanon on Oct. 12
- Lebanon County businesses, residents lend aid following Hurricane Helene
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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.
Community Homes of Lebanon County adds three new directors to board
At a recent Community Homes of Lebanon County Board of Directors meeting, Board Chair Glenn Wenger announced that the shareholders had elected three new Directors: Mike Kuhn, Bert Miuccio, and Maggie Progin.
Monthly Arts Blog for October: What is the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts?
This month, Visit Lebanon Valley continues its Year of the Arts celebration with a deep dive into the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts.
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Shapiro administration floats rewrite of unused energy tax credits
A union-backed rewrite by the Shapiro admin would subsidize energy production as well as lower the bar for investment.
Increasing nursing home closures in Pa. affect access to and quality of care
When Pa. nursing homes close, families and communities have to fill the gaps. Advocates for older adults warn that more closures loom if structural funding and staffing issues aren’t solved.
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Perfect weather colors Coleman Park Harvest Festival [Photo Story]
Saturday’s sunny, breezy weather was perfect for Coleman Park’s Harvest Festival.
Municipal officials across Lebanon County hold 109th annual convention
Legislative issues impacting municipal governments was one of eight presentations during the 109th annual convention of the Lebanon County Association of Municipal Officials.
Three project proposals presented by Bell & Evans to Bethel Township supervisors
Bethel Township supervisors learned about three project proposals as presented by Belll & Evans officials during their October monthly meeting.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 14
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Gen. John R. Pippy selected to be acting adjutant general
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Sept. 30 that he is naming Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
🔗 Hyper-realistic inflatable alligator rescued from creek in Lebanon County
A Lebanon County woman’s report of an alligator in a local creek prompted a police response before the reptile was discovered to be an inflatable toy.
🔗 The making of “Gathering Place”: A painting for Mount Gretna’s water tower
Kathy Lindert, a local artist, was commissioned to create a painting for the new water tower in her beloved town of Mount Gretna.
South Annville Township board approves preliminary plans for Southgate
After months of back and forth, South Annville Holdings’ Southgate plans have moved forward.
Myerstown Borough Council says short-term rental license could be revoked
Myerstown borough council warned Roy Herr, who oversees a short-term rental property at 11 N. College St., to better address neighbor concerns at a council meeting Tuesday.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Palmyra council hears updates on planned holiday events, trash switch
Next meeting, council will have the option to approve the closure of S. Railroad St. at the square for Reindeer Night, but all of the other events are “good to go,” according to borough manager Roger Powl.
Choosing a primary care option: Internal medicine or family practice?
The experts at Lebanon Internal Medicine Association (LIMA) highlight benefits of consistent primary care.
Lebanon County’s most essential weekly read
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Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to who is on the ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more
Pennsylvanians will see candidates for statewide races including attorney general, U.S. Senate, and more on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Weekend Forecast: Sunny with a chance of rain showers Sunday morning
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, October 11, to Sunday, October 13. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Themes of collaboration echo through Community Health Council summit
The annual Community Health Council summit at City Hall Oct. 8 focused on collaboration between organizations.
S. Londonderry supervisors award crosswalk improvement project bid
The project will address sidewalks along Route 322 in South Londonderry Township.
West Lebanon Township agrees to pay annual Knox Box fee for fire company
The West Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pay $584 for the township’s annual Knox Box fee at its meeting Monday.
Senator Gebhard will host appreciation lunch for veterans on Nov. 9 in Hamburg
State Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) and state Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) will host a veterans appreciation lunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Cabela’s in Hamburg.
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Lebanon County gets a rare glimpse of the northern lights [Photo story]
Thursday night at around 7:30 p.m., Lebanon residents were greeted with a sky dappled with hues of pink, green, blue, and more as the Northern Lights lit up the night.
Lebanon County Job Listings: October 11, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Multiple jobs at the Lebanon County Area on Aging.
Lebanon County Democrats honor Pam Tricamo as ‘Democrat of the Year’
Pam Tricamo was named the Lebanon County Democratic Committee’s “Democrat of the Year” during the committee’s annual fall dinner at The Timbers in Mount Gretna on Oct. 4.
Grand jury charges two men over August burglary of Cornwall post office
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania charged 22-year-old Juan Jose Rodriguez-Tejeda of Luzerne County and 20-year-old Angel Luis Carrasco Marinez of Carbon County over the Aug. 12 burglary of the Cornwall post office.
Dave’s Hot Chicken will take spot of former MOD Pizza location on Rt. 72
California-based chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a location at 1501 Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township in early 2025.
Friends of the Cornwall Iron Furnace unveil interpretive signs at rail trail
One panel has a map that shows 219 historical sites in the area.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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LVC to recognize alumnus attorney during homecoming weekend
Lebanon Valley College will recognize Bernerd “Bernie” A. Buzgon, Esq., with a distinguished service award during its homecoming weekend.
Cleona Borough using new system with photo evidence to track code violations
Borough manager Jonathan Johnson said iWorQ will help the code enforcement officer track violations and will provide a “level playing field in terms of information” for residents.
City of Lebanon announces rec project updates and 2025 budget timeline
Two City of Lebanon recreational projects are getting closer to completion, and city council will soon be considering next year’s budget.
Lebanon Transit issues Request for Proposals for uniform supply
Lebanon Transit seeks proposals for employee uniforms, with bids due Oct. 21, 2024.
Western Lebanon County police ask help identifying suspects in political sign theft
The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying three individuals seen stealing a political yard sign earlier this week.
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Shapiro administration injects $500,000 into Flexopack’s Lebanon County plant
Construction of a 107,000-square-foot, rail-served plant in North Lebanon Township just got a half-million-dollar boost from Harrisburg.
Lebanon County GOP women’s group offers scholarships for civic engagement
Lebanon County high school seniors have the opportunity to earn scholarships for participating in local politics through a program offered by the Lebanon County Council of Republican Women.
Sertoma Club to hold dance fundraiser supporting individuals with hearing loss
The Lebanon Valley Sertoma Club will host its first dance fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 18, at Hebron Catering Hall.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Oct. 11 to Oct. 14
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, October 11 to October 14.
Penn State Health will offer free drive-through flu shots in Lebanon on Oct. 12
Penn State Health is hosting a free drive-through flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Lebanon High School.
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