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- State and federal officials continue to battle latest outbreak of avian influenza
- MamaJuana Lounge & Restaurant offers vibrant nightlife, dining
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 10 to April 12
- LebTown Exclusive: S. Annville Twp. data center developer reveals project details
- S. Annville Twp. residents voice opposition to proposed data center
- Historical Lebanon County plant samples are housed in the Smithsonian collection
- VA Lebanon Healthcare snags Best Patient Experience for 5th straight year
- Annville Free Library friends to hold annual Big Book Sale April 15-18
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of April 6
- Provisional ballot count explained by Lebanon County’s election director
- County election board adopts advance notification for defective mail-in ballots
- Commissioners decline request for ICE stance, open account for federal funds
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (March 16 to March 31)
- Blotter: Aggravated assault, firearms charge, hindering apprehension
- Camaraderie is the cornerstone for Lebanon-based Masters swimming group
- North Londonderry Township to participate in fire services study
- S. Lebanon elementary students collect 1,000+ cereal boxes for food pantry
- E. Hanover Twp. residents push back on proposed agriculture conservation zoning
- Union Township Planning Commission continues to edit proposed ordinances
- Lebanon County commissioners hear overview of child advocacy nonprofit
- East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
- Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
- Annville park marks 35th anniversary with bench dedication ceremony
- Prog metal plus ancient texts adds up to Balistic’s genre-bending ‘A Parson’s Tale’
- Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
- Past Lebanon fair queen reaches national finals in Farm Bureau discussion meet
- Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 3 to April 5
- Speaker tells farmers to watch feed, fuel, freight & foreign demand in volatile year
- Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
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Steckbeck Engineering’s Alex Kauffman honored with Emerging Leader award
Project manager recognized for professional growth, positive influence and dedication beyond core responsibilities.
Historical Lebanon County plant samples are housed in the Smithsonian collection
The Smithsonian collection houses dozens of specimens collected in the Penryn Park area, which is now the YMCA-run Camp Rocky Creek.
VA Lebanon Healthcare snags Best Patient Experience for 5th straight year
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs honored VA Lebanon Healthcare System with its top customer experience award, citing the facility’s sustained performance across patient satisfaction, trust, and quality-of-care metrics.
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Annville Free Library friends to hold annual Big Book Sale April 15-18
The Friends of the Annville Free Library will hold their annual Big Book Sale Wednesday through Saturday, April 15-18, at Annville United Methodist Church.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of April 6
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of April 6, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Provisional ballot count explained by Lebanon County’s election director
Provisional ballots cast in Lebanon County elections historically have had a low total and a high acceptance rate, according to a local election official.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) announces April events in Lebanon
We invite you to learn more about CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties at multiple opportunities throughout April.
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Designing your outside garden room workshop with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners
Join the Master Gardeners for an in-person educational program designed to help gardeners reimagine and enhance their outdoor spaces with intention and creativity.
Commissioners decline request for ICE stance, open account for federal funds
Lebanon County Commissioners took no action Thursday on a requested resolution opposing 287(g) agreements but did open a bank account for the sheriff’s office for depositing funds related to the agreements.
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🔗 Lebanon County residents host 3rd No Kings Day protest against Trump
Motorists passing by Fisher Veterans’ Memorial Park Saturday, March 28, were greeted to the chants of protesters again shouting “No Kings” to various motorists.
🔗 Horse race bookkeeper at Penn National Race Course accused of diverting more than $700k to herself
Jennifer Petrillo, 53, allegedly issued checks to a series of false accounts she created to steal $727,446.65 over a period of about a year.
🔗 Lebanon County hosts ag visitors from Oklahoma
Farmers from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania enjoyed meeting and learning from each other in a recent visit. The unique visit was the bright idea of Lebanon County farmer Stan Bucher.
County election board adopts advance notification for defective mail-in ballots
The county election board adopted a new policy Thursday concerning mail-in ballots found to be missing a signature on the outer envelope, and also announced the two winners in the first-ever sticker artwork contest held for local school students.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (March 16 to March 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of March. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Blotter: Aggravated assault, firearms charge, hindering apprehension
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 6
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Camaraderie is the cornerstone for Lebanon-based Masters swimming group
Led by coach Brad Charles, the Lebanon YMCA Vintage Vipers Masters team has built a tight-knit community of swimmers spanning six decades of age, earning a sixth-place finish at the DelVals championships last month.
North Londonderry Township to participate in fire services study
North Londonderry and five other municipalities in Lebanon County will participate in a fire services study with the state.
Weekend Forecast: Temps in the 70s Friday & 80s Saturday before cold front
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
S. Lebanon elementary students collect 1,000+ cereal boxes for food pantry
Students at South Lebanon Elementary School collected more than 1,000 boxes of cereal in a campaign to provide food for needy families in the area.
E. Hanover Twp. residents push back on proposed agriculture conservation zoning
The commission heard mostly negative feedback, with people worrying about additional regulations and decreasing property value. Commissioners and township staff said they will take the comments into consideration.
Union Township Planning Commission continues to edit proposed ordinances
The planning commission continued its discussion on the updated and new ordinances, but they decided not to make a recommendation to the board of supervisors yet.
Lebanon County commissioners hear overview of child advocacy nonprofit
Lebanon County Commissioners were briefed Wednesday on the life-changing mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program that works on behalf of abused and neglected children.
FINANCIAL FOCUS® Generosity meets strategy with tax-savvy donations
Whether you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax deductions work can help you make informed decisions while supporting causes you care about.
East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors approved a Kreider Farms development plan and tabled a rezoning ordinance for a Jonestown Road parcel following resident pushback at its monthly meeting Monday.
Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
Alden Villa, the mansion in Cornwall recently renovated back to its historic standing, is facing an uncertain future due to pending litigation brought by a neighboring homeowners’ association, according to the building’s owner, Harvey Turner.
Annville park marks 35th anniversary with bench dedication ceremony
Quittie Creek Nature Park marked National Take a Walk in the Park Day by providing visitors with a few new places to sit.
Prog metal plus ancient texts adds up to Balistic’s genre-bending ‘A Parson’s Tale’
Heavy metal band formed in 1992 has reunited for a concept album that composer Dave Fox of Annville hopes could become a epic rock opera, as Balistic snags a Central Pennsylvania Award nomination.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
Zion United Methodist Church in Schaefferstown is celebrating its 175th anniversary in May, marking a history that includes a devastating 1919 fire, multiple name changes, and more than a century of community outreach.
Lebanon County to host nationally recognized physician Dr. Ira Byock for National Healthcare Decisions Day events
Lebanon County’s Aging Inspired Advance Care Planning Coalition will host three events April 16 featuring nationally recognized palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day.
April brings something for everyone at the Lebanon Valley Expo
April at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds is shaping up to be one of those months where there’s truly something for every interest.
Chamber Business Connection: Rising and emerging leaders awarded
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Business Connection provides an inside look at our Chamber initiatives and the businesses that make our community thrive.
Past Lebanon fair queen reaches national finals in Farm Bureau discussion meet
Brooke Beamesderfer, a Penn State agribusiness management student and former Lebanon Area Fair Queen, placed in the top four at the national Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet in Portland, Oregon, in March.
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What is the impact of a free press? Here’s why longtime Lebanon County resident Mary Huber donated to our Civic Impact Reporting Fund:
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.
Hedge funds acquisitions of local newspapers have been disastrous to the vitality of a free press by decimating staff which, in turn, limits the ability to report on meetings, whether they be school board, county commissioner, city council, township supervisors and the list goes on. Who will be the watchdog?
I may not agree with the bent LebTown takes at times, but the mere fact that I can disagree and my disagreement will be published strengthens the concept of a free press. Thank you, LebTown for persevering and being the watchdog for Lebanon County.
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Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 3 to April 5
This weekend in Lebanon County, children and adults can hunt for eggs, meet the Easter bunny, and enjoy live performances.
Speaker tells farmers to watch feed, fuel, freight & foreign demand in volatile year
Ag News Daily podcast host Delaney Howell delivered the keynote address Tuesday at PennAg’s Expo that drew about 850 farmers from around the state.
Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
The governing commissions for both Lebanon County Regional Police Department and Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department expressed willingness to move forward with a merger at an informational public meeting March 31. If further regionalization is pursued, it could occur as early as 2027.
Let Lebanon County residents speak for themselves on skill games
Sponsored message from PA TAP: “Lebanon County residents don’t need anyone to tell them what they should think about skill games.”
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