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- Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area announces its event calendar for 2025
- Philly-area Irish musicians will host a traditional session Feb. 1 in Lebanon
- Lebanon County 4-H members win big at 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
- 25 in ’25: Lebanon Valley Conservancy poised to celebrate silver anniversary
- Local task force creates guide for finding dementia support in Lebanon County
- Strasburg Rail Road’s restored Cherry Hill station once stood sentinel in Lebanon
- Myerstown Borough Council to improve South Railroad Street with CDBG funding
- Pa. lawmakers split on how to structure legal marijuana market
- Trump pardon: Leo Bozell IV released, case against Joseph Fischer dismissed
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Jan. 24 to Jan. 26
- Timbers granted expanded hours and retail sale of microdistillery liquors
- Will it or won’t it happen? Historic Old Annville Day 2025 is up in the air
- Freshman Elli Malinoski plays beyond her years to lead Cedar Crest girls basketball
- Lebanon County Register of Wills seeks Republican nomination for third term
- Nolan Sellers exemplifies who coaches are, what they do, and what they’re about
- Lebanon mayor Sherry Capello seeks fifth term, touts decade without tax hikes
- Penn State Extension to hold crops conference at fairgrounds and online
- Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
- Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
- Lebanon’s ice industry turned winter temperatures into cold cash
- Dangerous intersection in N. Annville Twp. set for safety improvements in 2026
- Lebanon city solicits bids for dog park at Coleman Memorial Park; first in county
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 20
- Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
- City of Lebanon Authority reorganizes, retains 2024 board leadership
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Jan. 1 to Jan. 15)
- Lebanon County Commissioners certify 2025 ag preservation program funding
- Lebanon County DES issues Code Blue Alert for bone-chilling cold Jan. 19-24
- Scott Church to run for Lebanon mayor
- $7,500 PA Farm Bill grant will benefit welding program at Cedar Crest HS
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Winter events at Lebanon Valley Expo Center spotlight ag, tractors, & trade
February events at Lebanon Valley Expo Center include a $10 farming conference, a two-day tractor show with $15 admission, a home show, and an industry-only vendor trade exhibition.
Lebanon County Choral Society begins rehearsals for spring season
Singers in grade three through adult are invited to join the organization for their new season.
First-ever ‘Coffee with a Cop’ offered in partnership with Lebanon City Police and James Biever Police-Community Alliance
Local police department to hold Coffee with a Cop to build relationships with the community.
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25 in ’25: Lebanon Valley Conservancy poised to celebrate silver anniversary
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy turns 25 in ’25. LebTown spoke with officials about the organization’s past, anniversary plans, and future vision.
Local task force creates guide for finding dementia support in Lebanon County
The Dementia Resource Pocket Guide can help family members and friends determine if a loved one’s cognitive decline could be dementia.
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Strasburg Rail Road’s restored Cherry Hill station once stood sentinel in Lebanon
A century-old railroad watchman’s box from Lebanon found new life at Strasburg Rail Road, where it has stood since 1960 as the Cherry Hill station welcoming tourists with its whimsical “population 17, more or less” sign.
Myerstown Borough Council to improve South Railroad Street with CDBG funding
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lebanon to undergo a project improving South Railroad Street with up to $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding at its meeting Tuesday.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of January 20
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of January 20.
Pa. lawmakers split on how to structure legal marijuana market
Lawmakers are resuming their debate over legalizing recreational marijuana. To do it, they have to navigate industry interests, meet restorative justice goals, and more.
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🔗 Middle Creek may close areas to public if avian flu affects large numbers of migrating birds
Some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area may close during prime snow geese viewing season this year if large numbers of birds are found sick or dead from avian flu.
🔗 Ex-Pa. cop pardoned in J6 Capitol riot: ‘Never been happier than today’
Pardoned by President Trump, former Lebanon County police officer Joseph Fischer charged in the J6 Capitol riots tells his story.
🔗 Crews battle fire at Lebanon County gas station
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Lebanon County Wednesday afternoon. Crews were called to the 100 block of Race Horse Drive in East Hanover Township just before 9 p.m.
Trump pardon: Leo Bozell IV released, case against Joseph Fischer dismissed
With President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon of “all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,” the last of the Lebanon County residents to face prosecution over January 6 have seen their cases dismissed or sentences commuted.
WGAL: 17-year-old, 20-year-old confess to running over fox with snowmobiles
State game wardens are investigating two snowmobile riders who allegedly terrorized a fox in a field near Route 501, asking the public to help identify the suspects.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Jan. 24 to Jan. 26
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, January 24 to January 26.
Timbers granted expanded hours and retail sale of microdistillery liquors
At a South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) meeting Jan. 16, the board unanimously agreed to grant several variances requested by the Timbers Restaurant and rejected another.
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Will it or won’t it happen? Historic Old Annville Day 2025 is up in the air
A denial of a traffic rerouting request for Historic Old Annville Day has called into question whether the event will be held this June.
Freshman Elli Malinoski plays beyond her years to lead Cedar Crest girls basketball
Elli Malinoski is already making a name for herself with her maturity and play during her standout freshman campaign.
Lebanon County Register of Wills seeks Republican nomination for third term
The Lebanon County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court has announced his bid for a third term in office.
Nolan Sellers exemplifies who coaches are, what they do, and what they’re about
Coaches like Lebanon junior high girls’ basketball coach Nolan Sellers positively affect young people’s lives in ways that go unnoticed.
After BB incident, Western Lebanon County police ask: Do you know this car?
A surveillance video captured a maroon vehicle shooting a BB or pellet gun at a parked car in Palmyra on Monday evening. Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the vehicle.
Lebanon mayor Sherry Capello seeks fifth term, touts decade without tax hikes
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello announced her bid for a fifth term Tuesday, highlighting a decade of no tax increases and improved public safety during her tenure.
Pennsylvania State Police ask public’s help in locating 48-year-old woman (Updated)
Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 48-year-old woman, Jamillah A. Wicks, who was last seen on Friday, Jan. 17, in Richland Borough.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Jan. 20
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Jan. 20, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Penn State Extension to hold crops conference at fairgrounds and online
Penn State Extension is offering in-person and virtual options for its annual “Crops Conferences,” a program for people interested in best practices and the latest research on crop management issues.
Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from citizens about the Lakefront Text Amendment.
Lebanon’s ice industry turned winter temperatures into cold cash
For much of the late 1800s and early 1900s, one of Lebanon County’s hottest industries was ice—and January was prime time for harvest.
Dangerous intersection in N. Annville Twp. set for safety improvements in 2026
A projected $2.03 million, one-year roadway safety improvement project is slated to begin in North Annville Township at dangerous and heavily traveled intersection in late-September 2026.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Stress less! Let Caring Transitions help with your downsizing
Do you see yourself downsizing this year? How about relocating a parent?
Community Homes opens new units for homeless individuals in Lebanon County
Community Homes of Lebanon County has expanded its mission beyond seniors and disabled residents to include homeless individuals in its new Canal Street Affordable Housing Project.
Lebanon city solicits bids for dog park at Coleman Memorial Park; first in county
Lebanon city has posted plans and a project manual on PennBid to solicit vendor proposals for construction of a dog park at Coleman Memorial Park.
Blotter: Retail theft, bad checks, tampering with evidence, simple assault
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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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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Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
Mount Gretna residents should put their 2025 parking passes on their cars, as the borough council advised the Cornwall Police to start looking for vehicles without one to issue a $50 parking fine.
City of Lebanon Authority reorganizes, retains 2024 board leadership
Action was light at the City of Lebanon Authority’s first board meeting of 2025 Monday but included board reorganization.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Jan. 1 to Jan. 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of January. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Lebanon County Commissioners certify 2025 ag preservation program funding
Lebanon County Commissioners certified the county’s contribution to the farmland preservation program for 2025 at their Jan. 16 meeting.
Lebanon County DES issues Code Blue Alert for bone-chilling cold Jan. 19-24
The Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services has issued a Code Blue Alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. to Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m.
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