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- Annville-Cleona approves membership-based health clinic option for staff
- Myerstown Borough Council appoints new councilman in mixed vote
- S. Lebanon Board of Supervisors hears bids for summer paving projects
- Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
- Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
- West Cornwall Twp. sets timetable, gains flexibility for Cavalry at Quentin rec fee
- Groundbreaking held for Agape Safe Haven
- Two killed in head-on crash on State Drive in South Lebanon Township
- Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
- Cornwall Borough Council gives final approval on ICE agreement
- Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
- Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
- Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
- Congressman Meuser issues statements backing Iran bombings, PA ICE facilities
- North Annville Township officials hire firm to enforce zoning ordinances
- Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 13 to March 15
- Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
- Annville-Cleona golf ace Logan Francis to pursue larger purpose at Naval Academy
- Drug overdose deaths, suicides fall by nearly half in Lebanon County in 2025
- Taste of the Trail will offer food & drink while benefiting Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 9
- Bindnagle Evangelical Lutheran Church has served Lebanon County for centuries
- County Commissioners told local Red Cross volunteers are vital to success
- Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority aims to install disc golf course in spring
- Chicken complaints, code enforcement issues discussed at Cleona meeting
- Jonestown council approves baseball field agreements with American Legion
- Blotter: DUIs, hit-and-run crashes, endangering the welfare of children
- County commissioners table resolution on ICE cooperation amid public debate
- Myerstown’s Isaac Meier Homestead plans year of colonial events & classes
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Weekend Forecast: Sunny skies, breezy conditions, temps in the 40s and 50s
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Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed a forthcoming LED streetlight conversion plan at its March 9 meeting.
West Cornwall Twp. sets timetable, gains flexibility for Cavalry at Quentin rec fee
Township supervisors approved changes to the Cavalry at Quentin development agreement Monday, giving the developer financial flexibility on parks and rec fees while granting the township broader discretion over how those funds are spent.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of March 9
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of March 9 – an announcement of a campaign kickoff party for Clovis Crane for State Senate.
Two killed in head-on crash on State Drive in South Lebanon Township
A 47-year-old Mansfield man and a 19-year-old Palmyra man died Tuesday night after a head-on collision in the 3100 block of State Drive, police said.
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Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors heard updates on ongoing renovations at its work session Monday.
Cornwall Borough Council gives final approval on ICE agreement
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved a 287(g) task force agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, becoming the fifth law enforcement agency in Lebanon County to join the program.
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Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
The Northern Lebanon school board’s meeting on March 10 was short, but it included a resident’s public comment about cutting spending in the 2026-27 budget, which is still being created.
Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
Palmyra Borough Council voted 6-1 on March 10 against a resolution encouraging voluntary water conservation during the current drought watch conditions in Lebanon County.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Cedar Crest phenom Kaddel Howard sets PTFCA meet records
Cedar Crest’s Kaddel Howard set a pair of PTFCA meet records and won her seventh and eighth golden watches of her career on Sunday.
🔗 ‘He had a whole life plan’: Rare heart problem killed high school senior in his sleep
Damarius N. Galarza, 18, died in January, in the Lebanon County home he shared with his mom, who hopes his story will save others.
🔗 New grocery store debuts in Lebanon city
On Thursday, February 5, a new grocery store called Key Food Supermarket announced on Facebook that it had officially opened its doors at 611 North 12th Street in Lebanon.
Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday to forward draft ordinances on data centers, solar and wind farms, and camping to council, while tabling a blasting ordinance for further revision.
Lebanon County Job Listings: March 12
South Lebanon Township has an opening for a part-time seasonal employee to work at South Hills Park.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Congressman Meuser issues statements backing Iran bombings, PA ICE facilities
Congressman Dan Meuser voiced support for U.S. bombings in Iran and addressed community concerns about two ICE detention facilities planned for his district in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
North Annville Township officials hire firm to enforce zoning ordinances
With the number of zoning ordinance complaints rising, North Annville Township supervisors unanimously agreed Monday to hire a company to conduct violation investigations.
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Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
The combination of recent rains and snow melt has raised the water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist Reservoir.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 13 to March 15
This weekend in Lebanon County, kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, enjoy live music, and help clean up the streets of Annville.
Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
Hershey-based Desserts, Etc., is planning to open a coffee and pastries shop in one of Mount Gretna's oldest buildings in May.
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Annville-Cleona golf ace Logan Francis to pursue larger purpose at Naval Academy
The hallmark of the Dutchmen the last four years, Logan Francis is taking his talents to the Midshipmen where he'll also chase his vision of becoming a Navy SEAL.
Drug overdose deaths, suicides fall by nearly half in Lebanon County in 2025
Lebanon County saw drug overdose deaths and suicides drop by nearly 48% and 40%, respectively, in 2025, with officials crediting increased public outreach, expanded Medically Assisted Treatment services, and Narcan distribution.
Taste of the Trail will offer food & drink while benefiting Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
A unique fundraising event benefiting the Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails system will offer guests samples of local food and beverages – and a chance to work off those calories on the trail.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 9
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of March 9, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Bindnagle Evangelical Lutheran Church has served Lebanon County for centuries
The original log structure was standing in 1754, and the current building was erected in 1803 to serve a growing Lebanon County population.
Lebanon Transit soliciting bids for Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility construction
Notice is hereby given, County of Lebanon Transit Authority, dba Lebanon Transit, located in Lebanon, PA, is soliciting bids for the construction of the Lebanon Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 200 Willow Street, Lebanon, PA 17046.
Lebanon County author’s debut ghost novel ‘Helen of Holliday’s Cove’ shows the past isn’t gone
A book release event is being held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, on the grounds of Country Meadows.
County Commissioners told local Red Cross volunteers are vital to success
American Red Cross officials provided an update on local activities at the March 5 meeting of the Lebanon County Commissioners.
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority aims to install disc golf course in spring
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority is converting unused landfill property into an 18-hole disc golf course.
Chicken complaints, code enforcement issues discussed at Cleona meeting
Frustrations over backyard chickens and deteriorating property conditions led two Cleona residents to bring their concerns before borough council.
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Jonestown council approves baseball field agreements with American Legion
After months of back-and-forth discussion with the Jonestown American Legion, the borough council approved a list of obligations and reimbursements.
Blotter: DUIs, hit-and-run crashes, endangering the welfare of children
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 9
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon Elks & community library to honor Lt. Lebo with free reading program
The Lebanon Elks Lodge 631 and the Lebanon Community Library will host the 4th Annual Elks Reading Program in Honor of Lt. William Lebo on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m.
Weekend Forecast: Cloudy skies, with temps to reach 60s on Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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County commissioners table resolution on ICE cooperation amid public debate
Lebanon County commissioners took no action Thursday on a citizen resolution asking county agencies to stop cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Myerstown’s Isaac Meier Homestead plans year of colonial events & classes
From pottery and rug-hooking classes to haunted hayrides and a Pennsylvania Charter Day celebration, the Isaac Meier Homestead has planned a year-round slate of colonial-themed events for 2026.
City of Lebanon will resume street sweeping on Monday, March 23
The City of Lebanon announced that street sweeping will resume on Monday, March 23.
Lebanon County resident places in National Make It with Wool contest
Mindy Bickel of Lebanom earned fifth runner-up honors in the adult division of the National Make It with Wool contest Jan. 31 in Reno, Nev., competing among 34 contestants from 21 states.
We saved you a bite: The Franklin House Tavern (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: This place wants to operate as a fancier restaurant focusing quality main dishes, and they are succeeding at it.
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