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- Life of Riley is a good time for Our Lady of the Cross girls basketball team
- Lebanon seeking public’s input on where to spend federal block grant money
- S&P gives City of Lebanon Authority bonds an A+ rating
- Lebanon included on list of Joann fabrics and crafts store closures
- Palmyra man charged for allegedly seeking sexual relationship with 14-year-old child
- Mount Gretna Borough to look into rebuilding salt storage structure
- Churches, schools, hospitals discuss changes to immigration enforcement
- Traffic project, fire company needs highlight N. Annville Twp. meeting
- Refuse authority monitoring high temperatures of gas collection wells
- Home improvements at ELCO: Raiders’ gym has undergone a major remodel
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 14 to Feb. 16
- Richland receives federal, state financing for $5.1 million water tank replacement
- Applications are open for 2025 Alletta Schadler Community Service Award
- Appalachian Trail’s stretch through Lebanon County is small but special
- Health scare for Cedar Crest grad reveals hidden heart condition at 31
- There’s simply nothing like listening to high school games on local radio
- 139,500 birds quarantined for avian flu at two facilities in northern Lebanon County
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Feb. 10
- National Guard, Penn State Health launch specialized trauma training program
- First Friday celebrates Black History Month and local students’ art
- In Annville-Cleona School District, if you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much
- Lebanon County’s DA’s office offers redemption over incarceration
- Mad Potter Studio welcomes its first Valentine’s Day in business
- Blotter: Trespassing, burglary, theft, DUIs, vehicle tire slashing
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 10
- ELCO wrestling makes history with first-ever PIAA playoff appearance
- Commissioners support Lebanon Rescue Mission’s planned expansion project
- North Cornwall Township moves forward with 2025 road paving project
- West Lebanon Township appoints emergency management coordinator
- Jonestown searches for more funds as curbing project becomes costlier
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In the Net Sports Complex welcomes Jim Duquette as Baseball Ambassador
Former New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles GM Jim Duquette joins In the Net Sports Complex in Palmyra as baseball ambassador to lead youth development programs.
Lebanon County Job Listings: February 14, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Kenbrook Bible Camp & Retreat Center is seeking a Food Service Director.
Lebanon included on list of Joann fabrics and crafts store closures
After filing for bankruptcy in January, Joann announced Wednesday that it would be closing 500 of its 800 remaining stores, including its Lebanon location.
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Palmyra man charged for allegedly seeking sexual relationship with 14-year-old child
A 23-year-old Palmyra man has been arrested and charged after allegedly traveling to Ohio in 2023 to engage in sexual contact with a 14-year-old child.
Mount Gretna Borough to look into rebuilding salt storage structure
The existing salt storage structure is made of wood and is beginning to rot. Director of Public Works Bill Care said he will get pricing options and come to the council with a recommendation for the March or April meeting.
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Churches, schools, hospitals discuss changes to immigration enforcement
Local Lebanon County schools, hospitals and religious institutions are reviewing their policies after federal officials removed restrictions on immigration enforcement at sensitive locations, though none report being targeted since the January changes.
Traffic project, fire company needs highlight N. Annville Twp. meeting
Safety concerns on separate subjects dominated discussion at the Feb. 10 meeting of the North Annville Township supervisors.

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Refuse authority monitoring high temperatures of gas collection wells
Routine monthly monitoring of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority’s gas collection wells turned up abnormally high temperatures—close to 135 degrees Fahrenheit—the board learned at its February meeting.
Home improvements at ELCO: Raiders’ gym has undergone a major remodel
A handful of ELCO sports teams recently completed winter seasons in their new digs.
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🔗 Sen. Dave McCormick meets with egg farmers, lays out avian flu action plan
Sen. Dave McCormick plans to examine vaccination options and press USDA for better cooperation as avian influenza batters Pennsylvania’s egg industry.
🔗 Lebanon captures first L-L League girls basketball championship since 1979
Back in the Lancaster-Lebanon League girls basketball title game for the third year in a row, but coming off gut-punch losses in 2023 and 2024, the Lebanon Cedars finally reached the summit Thursday night.
🔗 Palmyra school supt. defends decision to not immediately inform public about intruder
Palmyra Area School District officials addressed security concerns after a hit-and-run suspect hid himself at Palmyra Area High School on Jan. 7.
MH/ID/EI offers free trainings on suicide prevention and trauma informed care
Lebanon County residents can register for free professional development workshops focusing on trauma-informed care and suicide prevention in the coming months.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 14 to Feb. 16
This weekend in Lebanon County, visit the classic indoor tractor show, peruse a curated art exhibit, and enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.

Richland receives federal, state financing for $5.1 million water tank replacement
Richland Borough will begin construction in April on a $5.1 million water tank replacement project that promises better pressure and borough wide service.
Applications are open for 2025 Alletta Schadler Community Service Award
Applications are open for the 2025 Alletta Schadler Community Service/Engagement Award, according to an announcement from the Penn State Extension of Lebanon County.

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Appalachian Trail’s stretch through Lebanon County is small but special
Lebanon County is only home to about 11 of the trail’s 2,190 miles, but they’re packed with history and unique natural features.
Health scare for Cedar Crest grad reveals hidden heart condition at 31
Former Cedar Crest tennis player Alex Koltun found out last year that he had a 95 percent blockage in one of his arteries and was a few days from suffering a major heart attack at just 31 years of age. Today, he’s happy and grateful to be alive.
There’s simply nothing like listening to high school games on local radio
Seven Mountains Media’s live game coverage of scholastic athletic events is a Lebanon County sports tradition.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church announces Mardi Gras celebration
For the second year in a row, St. Luke's will host a fundraising pancake supper, free Dixieland jazz concert, and free king cake reception to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Lebanon County Job Listings: February 12, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Brick Property Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Fiscal Assistant.
139,500 birds quarantined for avian flu at two facilities in northern Lebanon County
Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that as of Feb. 7 two flocks in Lebanon County consisting of 139,500 birds are currently being quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Feb. 10
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Feb. 10, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
National Guard, Penn State Health launch specialized trauma training program
The National Guard and Penn State Health have launched a collaborative trauma training program, which is open to soldiers stationed at Fort Indiantown Gap and from around the nation.
First Friday celebrates Black History Month and local students’ art
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts held a First Friday celebration February 7 showing off exhibits for Black History Month as well as art submitted by students at Our Lady of the Cross and Paloma School.
In Annville-Cleona School District, if you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much
The Annville-Cleona School District’s ongoing rebranding campaign is designed to present a fresh image to the community.
Lebanon County’s DA’s office offers redemption over incarceration
Lebanon County DA’s office offers arc of redemption to non-violent offenders via various court programs to lessen recidivism, provide treatment and avoid doing time in prison.
Power up to safety: Avoid the spark!
GLRA accepts all rechargeable and single-use batteries for FREE at its Electronics Recycling Facility, located at 1805 Russell Road, Lebanon.
Mad Potter Studio welcomes its first Valentine’s Day in business
A blossoming business offers its patrons one-of-a-kind arrangements when many are searching for their one-of-a-kind sweetheart’s perfect gift.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Blotter: Trespassing, burglary, theft, DUIs, vehicle tire slashing
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
ELCO wrestling makes history with first-ever PIAA playoff appearance
The Raiders’ successful boys’ wrestling season culminated in the program’s first-ever appearance in the PIAA postseason tournament.
Commissioners support Lebanon Rescue Mission’s planned expansion project
Lebanon County Commissioners conducted county business at their Feb. 6 meeting, including several real estate-involved transactions.
North Cornwall Township moves forward with 2025 road paving project
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise the 2025 paving project at its meeting Feb. 4.
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