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- Bridge work planned in Jackson Twp.
- ELCO doesn’t pass sex-based facility-usage policy, hears report on next budget
- N. Londonderry officials asked to close road for simulated shooter scenario
- Mt.GIFF showcases award-winning short films at Englewood Hershey on Feb. 28
- Data center tax break created to boost economy could cost state billions
- New animal livestock club formed in Lebanon County, splits from local 4-H
- North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding
- Replica Liberty Bell set to travel to all Lebanon County Schools
- Jaime Walborn resigns post after historic decade of Lebanon girls basketball
- VA Sec. Collins visits Lebanon VAMC, touts streamlined veteran services
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 20 to Feb. 22
- Lebanon hoops guard Olive Brandt makes the most of moments great and small
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (February 1 to February 15)
- PennDOT seeks comments on plans for Pleasant View Road bridge replacement
- Swatara Township purchases quarter acre tract from Wenger Meetinghouse
- Cease & Desist letter sent to Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman
- Summer activities, executive sessions & speed study top Bethel Twp. agenda
- South Annville board approves zoning changes, reviews DHL building plans
- Annville-Cleona school board requests $1.86 million grant for leaky school roof
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Feb. 16
- Millcreek Township discusses South Mountain Road bridge replacement
- South Londonderry declares Feb. 10, 2026, as ‘Sergeant Gerry Cassel Day’
- Lebanon County trout stocking schedule released ahead of April 4 opening day
- Republican horse farmer Clovis Crane jockeys for PA Senate seat in District 48
- South Lebanon Township holds first public hearing on sidewalk project
- Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
- Union Township supervisors debate the need for ordinance updates
- Blotter: Trespass, crossbow discharged, endangering the welfare of children
- Myerstown Borough Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
- Century-old fasnacht fundraiser tradition continues at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
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Weekend Forecast: Weak to moderate storm system late Saturday into Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
From Navy veteran to tax pro: How Scott Heckard built a firm rooted in community
Scott Heckard of Heckard Tax Prep LLC: “Before owning a tax firm, I served in the United States Navy. The Navy taught me how to pay attention to the details and never cut corners. I bring that same mindset to your taxes.”
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Data center tax break created to boost economy could cost state billions
Opponents argue the tax break is a costly giveaway to an industry dominated by some of the country’s largest and most profitable corporations.
North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding
North Lebanon Township supervisors approved putting a 2026 paving project out for bid that will include repaving Heffelfinger Road and Morrissey Drive, with bids opening March 12.
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Replica Liberty Bell set to travel to all Lebanon County Schools
The bell has already visited Cornwall-Lebanon schools, which struck up conversations about history as the country’s 250-year anniversary approaches this summer.
Jaime Walborn resigns post after historic decade of Lebanon girls basketball
The Cedars won four straight Lancaster-Lebanon League section titles from 2022 to 2025 and mined 2025 league gold — the program’s first crown since 1979 — under Walborn's watch.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of February 16
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of February 16 – a notice of storage units for rent.
VA Sec. Collins visits Lebanon VAMC, touts streamlined veteran services
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins honored five Lebanon VA employees during a coining ceremony Tuesday and promoted efforts to streamline services.
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🔗 3 new AED cabinets installed at Annville-Cleona High School
The Peyton Walker Foundation helped install the new devices at Annville-Cleona High School as part of “Wear Purple Day.”
🔗 Snow geese migration delayed by icy weather at Middle Creek; here’s when they could arrive
Icy weather and crusty snow have delayed the annual snow geese migration to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Pennsylvania, with only about 30 tundra swans and some Canada geese arriving so far.
🔗 Man killed by troopers in Lebanon County home had knife in his hand: parents
A man shot and killed by troopers Wednesday morning in his Jackson Townhip home had a kitchen knife in his hand and an open Bible nearby, his parents said. The investigation started with a “Cybertip” from the social media application “Kik” flagging possible child pornography on June 1, 2025, and another tip on June 2, 2025 for possible child molestation.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 20 to Feb. 22
This weekend in Lebanon County features a classic tractor show, a community 5K, children’s theater shows, and a humane society fundraiser.
Lebanon hoops guard Olive Brandt makes the most of moments great and small
Lebanon star Olive Brandt finishes her career third on school’s all-time scoring list.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (February 1 to February 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of February. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
PennDOT seeks comments on plans for Pleasant View Road bridge replacement
PennDOT is requesting public comment on plans to replace a Pleasant View Road bridge that crosses an unnamed tributary to Raccoon Creek in East Hanover Township.
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Swatara Township purchases quarter acre tract from Wenger Meetinghouse
Swatara Township supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of about a quarter-acre from Wenger Meetinghouse for $25,000, roughly half its appraised value, for a new township building that officials said is far in the future and will require extensive planning.
Cease & Desist letter sent to Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman
A member of the Lebanon County Republican Committee’s executive committee had a Cease and Desist letter sent to the organization’s chairman in early February over alleged actions to remove her from her elected positions with the committee.
Summer activities, executive sessions & speed study top Bethel Twp. agenda
Bethel Township supervisors approved a Spring Fling Vendor Market for April 11 at Lions Park and a July 4 themed pool party celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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South Annville board approves zoning changes, reviews DHL building plans
At the Feb. 11 meeting, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously moved to approve Ordinance 02-11-26.
Annville-Cleona school board requests $1.86 million grant for leaky school roof
If the district receives the funding, it will go toward a new roofing system, gutters, downspouts, and approximately 88,280 square feet of shingles.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Feb. 16
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Feb. 16, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Millcreek Township discusses South Mountain Road bridge replacement
Millcreek Township supervisors directed their engineer to research state grant funding that could cover a large portion of the estimated $326,000 cost to replace a deteriorating bridge on South Mountain Road.
South Londonderry declares Feb. 10, 2026, as ‘Sergeant Gerry Cassel Day’
The Lebanon County Kennel Club also donated $2,734.00 to cover the cost of a heat alarm and door popper system for the new K-9 vehicle.
Lebanon County trout stocking schedule released ahead of April 4 opening day
Trout stocking returns to Lions Lake this year after cancellations last year due to a rehabilitation project, with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission planning to stock multiple Lebanon County streams and lakes beginning this month.
MVP News: February 2026
Myerstown blends tradition with growth as it maintains its Groundhog Day heritage while the Myerstown Vitality Partnership works to revitalize the town through year-round community events and economic development initiatives.
Republican horse farmer Clovis Crane jockeys for PA Senate seat in District 48
A Bethel Township horse farmer has announced a campaign to unseat the Republican incumbent in the 48th District of the state Senate.
South Lebanon Township holds first public hearing on sidewalk project
South Lebanon Township supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday on a sidewalk project along South Lincoln Avenue that will extend from near South Plum Street to Wilhelm Avenue and is funded by a PennDOT grant with construction slated for early 2027.
Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
The Palmyra School Board approved the requested French II reader “Alice: La Liste” after almost two months of discussion. The board members who voted against it cited the book not having an accessible English translation.
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Union Township supervisors debate the need for ordinance updates
New supervisor Stephen Lum wasn’t in favor of adding more regulations to township residents. The ordinances in question are still in the development phase in the planning commission.
Blotter: Trespass, crossbow discharged, 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 February 16
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Myerstown Borough Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
Following the resignation of councilwoman Stacey Hackman, Myerstown Borough Council is looking for letters of interest from residents who wish to serve the remainder of her term.
Century-old fasnacht fundraiser tradition continues at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Multi-generational families worked around the clock at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Lebanon to produce thousands of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch donuts for the parish’s 101st annual Fasnacht Day fundraiser.
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Palmyra Borough moves forward with pump station relocation plans
The borough authorized its engineer to issue a notice of intent to award contracts to two low bidders — one for $624,500, and the other for $150,700.
Lebanon city man arrested on sexual misconduct charges involving minor
Lebanon city police arrested Danny Quiles, 52, on multiple charges including rape, sexual assault, kidnapping and sexual intercourse with an animal following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a juvenile.
Weekend Forecast: Daytime high in the mid-30s Friday, around 40 Saturday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 15. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Richland Borough receives council member’s resignation
Richland Borough council member Mark Brubaker, who was set to serve a term through 2029, submitted his letter of resignation.
Cornwall council revisits proposal for restructured P&Z commission
Cornwall Borough Council revisited a plan that has the potential to reshape the Planning & Zoning Commission, approved a new Verizon agreement, and tabled a blasting ordinance.
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