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- Fort Indiantown Gap, PA Guard celebrate service with second annual open house
- Clear Spring Road still hasn’t reopened, but officials say final steps are pending
- County commissioners vote to apply for $5.5 million LVRT funding, set trail regs
- Cleona Borough Council expresses concern over future of A-C Fire Dept.
- Blotter: Fire investigation, corruption of minors, theft, assault, disorderly conduct
- [Photo story] Lebanon city unveils dog park
- Jonestown council discusses plans for July 3 semiquincentennial parade
- Jackson Township approves South Ramona Bridge payment
- Award-winning chefs call it a day on their 30-year teaching careers
- Lebanon PA Pride announces ‘Summer OUT’ series of events for 2026
- Standing tall: Carvings celebrate legacy of community dedication, involvement
- Utility pole work on U.S. Route 322 to bring lane restrictions starting Monday
- Annville Free Library will host a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 13
- Northern Lebanon school board narrowly passes 4.2% budget increase for 2026-27
- North Cornwall Township approves utility hole modifications
- Cornwall P&Z continues review of Knoll subdivision, Boyd Street warehouse plans
- West Lebanon Township commissioners accept township manager’s resignation
- Cleona PD holds ‘Ice Cream with Cops’ event Wednesday at Cleona Elementary
- Celebrate! Annville hopes to make Holiday Parade of Lights an annual event
- Governor Shapiro cuts ribbon on SCHOTT Pharma expansion
- Coleman Memorial Park unveils push for arboretum accreditation
- LVRT to open Phase 10A this month, hold 30th anniversary celebration this week
- Public invited to live demos, flyovers, at Fort Indiantown Gap open house June 6
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of June 5 to June 7
- BB gun programs teach safety, shooting skills
- Dining Latino: Lebanon’s Sabor Criollo celebrates 13 years of Puerto Rican food
- Lebanon musician Tim Jesiolowski releases second End of Silence EP
- Guilty pleas entered in 2023 triple murder on Lebanon’s north side
- Senior citizen homelessness rising in Lebanon County; mission at capacity
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (May 16 to May 31)
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Blotter: Fire investigation, corruption of minors, theft, assault, disorderly conduct
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 8
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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[Photo story] Lebanon city unveils dog park
The City of Lebanon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new dog park in Coleman Memorial Park under clear skies Saturday morning.
The soul and sound of Janis Joplin live on stage
More than a traditional musical biography, A Night with Janis Joplin is a full-throttle concert experience celebrating the women and the musical influences who inspired her.
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Individual and team gun enthusiasts needed for 2nd annual Salvation Army ‘Aim for Impact’
Registration is open through June 15 for the Salvation Army’s “Aim For Impact” fundraiser.
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[Letter] PASD board president says letter is ‘childish gamesmanship’
PASD school board member Jill Martin: “Unfortunately, some individuals appear more interested in political games, personal agendas, and avoiding accountability than in finding solutions.”
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[Letter] 4 Palmyra school board directors request resignation of colleague
Palmyra Area School District directors Larry Geib, Christine Fisher, Sue Gilligan, and Dave Laudermilch request the resignation of another board member in this letter to the editor.
Weekend Forecast: Temps to reach 90s Friday, 80s Saturday and Sunday, showers possible
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Jackson Township approves South Ramona Bridge payment
Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a $99,000 payment to Axis Stabilization for work to correct a partially collapsed wing wall on South Ramona Road bridge.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Dairy princess Jesslyn Risser sets high bar for dairy promotion
The past year has been a big one for 17-year-old Jesslyn Risser, a recent graduate of Cedar Crest High School.
🔗 Lebanon man admits to selling unapproved supplements
A Lebanon County bodybuilder and supplement shop owner pleaded guilty to mail fraud conspiracy and money laundering.
🔗 Fire rips through Lebanon County bar and grill, prompts school delay
Crews responded to the Corvette Grille & Bar on West Main Street/Route 422 in Annville Township at 4:23 a.m. on Monday.
Award-winning chefs call it a day on their 30-year teaching careers
Two teachers in the nationally recognized culinary and pastry programs at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center retired at the end of the 2025-26 school year following careers that spanned three decades.
Lebanon PA Pride announces ‘Summer OUT’ series of events for 2026
The volunteer planning committee for Lebanon PA Pride has announced a schedule of LGBTQ+ events for this summer, although the annual Lebanon Pride celebration – which was first held in 2021 and last year boasted its highest attendance yet – is not in the lineup this year.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Standing tall: Carvings celebrate legacy of community dedication, involvement
When Peter Hewitt and Walter McAnney learned in the late 1990s that their Mount Gretna property had two trees that needed removal, they chose an alternative: Turn the trees into art.
United Way of Lebanon County announces 2026 Community Investment Grants
United Way of Lebanon County is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Community Investment Grants and to share the impact of this year’s funding.
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Fighting the good fight: LIMA Wings of Hope takes part in 2026 Relay for Life
The Lebanon community came together over the weekend for Relay for Life.
Lebanon County Job Listings: June 5
Family First Health is hiring for immediate Medical Receptionist openings (full time, part time, and float/travel).
Lebanon Transit provides free service for America 250 Celebration at the Expo Center
Lebanon Transit is proud to support Lebanon County’s America 250 Celebration by providing free service to and from the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center during the event.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of June 1
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of June 1 – Lebanon apartment for rent, a local cleaning service looking for new clients, and a part time property maintenance position with GSP Management.
Utility pole work on U.S. Route 322 to bring lane restrictions starting Monday
PennDOT says drivers should expect daytime lane restrictions on eastbound Route 322 between Dauphin and Lebanon counties through mid-June.
Annville Free Library will host a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 13
The Annville Free Library will host its ninth 5K Book It! Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 8 a.m. at Annville Cleona High School, 500 S. White Oak St.
Northern Lebanon school board narrowly passes 4.2% budget increase for 2026-27
Northern Lebanon School District directors approved a nearly $55 million 2026-27 budget on a 5-4 vote, raising the millage rate by 4.2%.
North Cornwall Township approves utility hole modifications
North Cornwall Township Supervisors approved a bid of $35,430 by Custer Excavating for manhole installation and modifications.
Cornwall P&Z continues review of Knoll subdivision, Boyd Street warehouse plans
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission heard updates on the Knoll and Boyd Street Warehouse plans, neither of which is ready for final approval, at its monthly meeting June 1. The commission unanimously recommended time extensions for both plans.
West Lebanon Township commissioners accept township manager’s resignation
Antoinette Issis has served West Lebanon Township in some capacity since 2015 and will continue to work part-time for the township.
Cleona PD holds ‘Ice Cream with Cops’ event Wednesday at Cleona Elementary
Cleona Borough Police Department hosted an “Ice Cream With Cops” event Wednesday for around 300 Cleona Elementary School students, offering ice cream and a chance to interact with officers.
Celebrate! Annville hopes to make Holiday Parade of Lights an annual event
Celebrate! Annville has asked the township’s board of supervisors to close streets, prohibit parking for an inaugural evening parade on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Second notice of public hearings for Lebanon County MH/ID/EI
The public is invited to participate in public hearings as part of the process to develop Lebanon County’s FY 2026-2027 Human Services Plan.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Why buying a home this summer could be one of the best decisions you make this year
Team Becker Realtors says the next few months offer the year’s best homebuying opportunities, urging buyers not to wait for a “perfect” market. Plus, Team Becker’s Home of the Month!
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Lebanon County host “Grow to Show: Mastering the Art of Fair Exhibiting”
Penn State Extension will host “Grow to Show,” a hands-on workshop teaching gardeners how to master fair exhibiting, on June 11 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Governor Shapiro cuts ribbon on SCHOTT Pharma expansion
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined SCHOTT Pharma officials Wednesday to celebrate the company’s expanded glass vial production facility in South Lebanon Township, a project aimed at strengthening domestic medical supply chains.
Coleman Memorial Park unveils push for arboretum accreditation
The Friends of Coleman Memorial Park held a ceremony Tuesday morning to unveil the park’s tree inventory project, the first step toward the goal of attaining Level II Arboretum Accreditation for the park.
LVRT to open Phase 10A this month, hold 30th anniversary celebration this week
Phase 10A of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, which is described as one of the most scenic sections of the nearly 26-mile-long trail, is set to open this month.
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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.
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Public invited to live demos, flyovers, at Fort Indiantown Gap open house June 6
The Pennsylvania National Guard will host a free open house at Fort Indiantown Gap on June 6 featuring live demonstrations, military equipment displays, flyovers, and food trucks.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of June 5 to June 7
This weekend in Lebanon County, join in on community activities in nature, golf fundraising tournaments, hands-on classes, and more.
BB gun programs teach safety, shooting skills
Millcreek Rod and Gun Club and Palmyra Sportsmen's Association field teams, with Millcreek's headed to this year's Daisy Nationals championship in Arkansas.
Lebanon musician Tim Jesiolowski releases second End of Silence EP
Lebanon-area guitarist Tim Jesiolowski revived his project band End of Silence to release “All These Things,” a five-song EP a decade in the making, driven less by ambition than by a desire to leave behind a musical legacy for his son.
Dining Latino: Lebanon’s Sabor Criollo celebrates 13 years of Puerto Rican food
Sabor Criollo “La Casa del Mofongo” at 720 Jonestown Road serves up classic Puerto Rican dishes and is looking to expand into the neighboring business space.
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