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- North Cornwall approves flow metering project, Meadow Lane Farms sign waiver
- Cornwall Borough Council talks water/sewer admin at special meeting
- Maple Street repairs in Annville Township may be too smooth for pedestrian safety
- Cornwall P&Z reviews plans for 100-home development, warehouse
- Jackson Township receives LUCAS devices for Myerstown First Aid Unit
- Tragic N. Annville Twp. explosion & fire 50 years ago remembered by eyewitness
- Lebanon man sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for drug trafficking
- West Lebanon Township updates residents on possible fire commission
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 6 to March 8
- Big 33 honor is Annville-Cleona coach Matt Gingrich’s reward for giving back
- Dispose of old tires at annual collection event April 29 at Lebanon Expo Center
- When did the Pa. Turnpike’s Lebanon-Lancaster interchange open?
- Rape crisis centers say Shapiro’s budget will worsen staffing, service challenges
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (February 16 to February 28)
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 2
- State Rep. Russ Diamond to offer pop-up office hours in Palmyra, Myerstown
- Protesters mark 50th ‘Mondays with Meuser’ amid concerns over Iran, ICE
- 28th Infantry Division team wins for innovation at Army drone competition
- Dining Latino: La Placita brings a taste of Mexico City to the city of Lebanon
- Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
- South Lebanon Township supervisors give final approval on ICE agreement
- Blotter: Simple assault, arrest warrants served, vehicle burglary, crashes
- Housing shortage, consumer spending among key topics at economic forecast
- County, local law enforcement agencies sign ICE cooperative agreements
- Lebanon man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for machine gun charges
- Mike Rhoades fights the good fight at Penn State, while acutely aware of college hoops’ financial realities
- East Hanover Township plans public meeting on agricultural zoning district
- Western Leb. Co. Regional Police gives Palmyra Borough year-end report
- Local fire and emergency services receive over $550,000 in state grants
- Family sues Lebanon School District for 2024 suicide of 12-year-old student
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Jackson Township receives LUCAS devices for Myerstown First Aid Unit
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors took action on several matters at its March 2 meeting, including transferring new CPR equipment to a local first aid unit and discussing the possible condemnation of two fire-damaged residential properties.
Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show: A joyful celebration of quilting and creativity
Experience the art of quilting with free admission, over 60 vendors, 60 classes and lectures, and 300 beautiful quilts on display.
Lebanon man sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for drug trafficking
Angel Lopez-Guzman, 38, was sentenced to 138 months in federal prison after law enforcement found a kilogram of cocaine and a handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
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West Lebanon Township updates residents on possible fire commission
There is no timeline for any possible merger or commission formation, but nearby townships continue to meet and discuss.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 6 to March 8
This weekend in Lebanon County features Pennsylvania Birthday celebrations at several historic sites, live music, and hands-on classes.
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Big 33 honor is Annville-Cleona coach Matt Gingrich’s reward for giving back
For Matt Gingrich, being selected to coach in the Big 33 Football Classic is a lifetime achievement.
Dispose of old tires at annual collection event April 29 at Lebanon Expo Center
Lebanon County’s annual tire collection will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Lebanon Expo Center.
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When did the Pa. Turnpike’s Lebanon-Lancaster interchange open?
The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940, and its eastern expansion led to the Lebanon-Lancaster interchange opening in 1950 after about two years of construction.
From spring crafts to quilting traditions: March brings color & community to Expo
March brings a full slate to the Lebanon Valley Expo Center — nearly 200 crafters, a 40-year-old fundraising tradition, four days of quilting, and a statewide ag summit. Here’s what’s on the calendar.
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🔗 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.
Rape crisis centers say Shapiro’s budget will worsen staffing, service challenges
Ali Perrotto of SARCC told Spotlight PA that the organization may not be able to maintain services as funding cuts and budget delays compound.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (February 16 to February 28)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of February. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 2
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of March 2, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
State Rep. Russ Diamond to offer pop-up office hours in Palmyra, Myerstown
Beginning this month, staff from state Rep. Russ Diamond’s office will hold monthly pop-up hours at locations in Palmyra and Myerstown to assist residents of Lebanon County’s 102nd legislative district.
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Protesters mark 50th ‘Mondays with Meuser’ amid concerns over Iran, ICE
A year after the first “Mondays with Meuser” protest, around 60 demonstrators gathered outside the Lebanon County municipal building to oppose Rep. Dan Meuser’s record, the U.S. bombing of Iran, and local law enforcement agreements with ICE.
28th Infantry Division team wins for innovation at Army drone competition
A team of soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division at Fort Indiantown Gap won the innovation competition earlier this month at the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition.
Dining Latino: La Placita brings a taste of Mexico City to the city of Lebanon
Co-owners Sergio Uraga and Guadalupe Barba run La Placita, located at 922 Cumberland St., Lebanon, with the help of two employees.
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Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
After postponing the HVAC replacement decision at the first February meeting, the board approved a $2.13 million bid.
South Lebanon Township supervisors give final approval on ICE agreement
South Lebanon Township joins the nearly 1,500 law enforcement agencies around the country entering into a 287(g) agreement with ICE.
Blotter: Simple assault, arrest warrants served, vehicle burglary, crashes
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Housing shortage, consumer spending among key topics at economic forecast
Economists speaking at a Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday said a post-2008 housing shortage has fueled inflation, dampened consumer spending and could slow Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
County, local law enforcement agencies sign ICE cooperative agreements
Local officials in Lebanon County say newly signed ICE cooperation agreements will not change officers’ day-to-day duties or cost taxpayers.
Lebanon County MH/ID/EI announces QPR Training—A free training for suicide prevention
Lebanon County MH/ID/EI will offer free QPR suicide prevention training sessions March 26 and Sept. 17, 2026, teaching community members how to recognize warning signs and connect people in crisis with resources.
Lebanon man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for machine gun charges
Luis Rosa-Hernandez sold 31 machine gun conversion devices and two stolen handguns between June and November 2022, federal prosecutors said.
Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday, cloudy Saturday, with rain possible into Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 1. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Mike Rhoades fights the good fight at Penn State, while acutely aware of college hoops’ financial realities
Former Lebanon Valley College star has seen the Nittany Lions struggle this season.
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East Hanover Township plans public meeting on agricultural zoning district
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors plans to host a public meeting at Ono Fire Hall at 7 p.m. March 31 to discuss possible changes to the agricultural zoning district.
Western Leb. Co. Regional Police gives Palmyra Borough year-end report
2025 was the first full year for the regional department working in Annville and Palmyra, and it saw 9,322 calls for service.
Local fire and emergency services receive over $550,000 in state grants
More than 30 Lebanon County fire and EMS services will split more than $550,000 received this year through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Breakfast Wars, Season 2: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics announce a winner in Season 2 of Breakfast Wars.
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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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Family sues Lebanon School District for 2024 suicide of 12-year-old student
The family of a 12-year-old student who died by suicide claims in court that the Lebanon School District didn’t do enough to stop him from being bullied by fellow students.
Heidelberg Twp. supervisors approve changes for municipal building project
Heidelberg Township supervisors grant approval Tuesday for change orders concerning interior renovations at the municipal offices.
PennDOT: 9-month resurfacing project to begin on routes 72 and 322 in March
PennDOT will begin a $7 million, nine-month resurfacing project on Route 72 and U.S. Route 322 in Lebanon County on March 9, with most work expected to take place overnight.
Passports, firearms licenses available at county municipal building on March 7
Need a passport? How about a PA License to carry a firearm? Both services are being offered at the county municipal building the first Saturday in March as a convenience to Lebanon County residents.
The Sunshine Act: How the government must conduct public business
The Sunshine Act outlines how governments and agencies must conduct their business in front of the public. Do you know what’s required of your elected officials?
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