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- Jan. 9 webinar details master watershed program in Lower Susquehanna region
- Taxes will jump nearly 10 percent for Swatara Township residents in 2025
- Palmyra Borough residents will see higher taxes, trash & sewer bills in 2025
- PennDOT wraps up its 2024 construction season, including notable local projects
- Army of volunteers tackle project at Soldiers Field in Mount Gretna
- Penn State Extension Dec. 6 workshop teaches cooking with herbs and spices
- Public is invited to attend annual tree lighting at Fort Indiantown Gap Dec. 6
- North Cornwall Commons to host first tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 5
- Chamber of Commerce CEO will attend National Child Care Innovation Summit
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 2
- Lebanon City Council approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
- Lebanon County burn ban ends; caution still urged due to ongoing conditions
- Lebanon Junior High will screen ‘The Right to Read’ for public on Tuesday
- North Lebanon Township to undertake Lion’s Lake, Jay Wall projects in 2025
- 4th annual Great Lebanon County Pitch awards $8,000 to two small businesses
- Lebanon County Commissioners pass license fee agreement for 911 Center
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 28 to Dec. 1
- Lebanon Holiday Parade ushers in the holiday spirit for 2024
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 25
- Lebanon County officials announce audit and U.S. Senate race recount results
- North Cornwall Township approves payment for police building renovations
- Lebanon County’s Rita Stima volunteers to capture and transport wild birds
- Who Knew? The spirit of kindness, Pt. 4
- Hershey Community Chorus marks 90th anniversary with two holiday concerts
- Jury finds Juan Delgado guilty of 1st-degree murder for 2023 city shooting
- WEPA center opens new healthcare classrooms in downtown Lebanon
- Salaries set for Lebanon County Career and Technology Center staff members
- Work on 2-mile addition to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail begins in 2025
- Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
- Lebanon County resident crowned 2025 All American Royal Queen in Maryland
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Full service dog grooming at Groomers on Main, Annville’s luxury dog spa
Providing full service dog grooming with patience and kindness for a true canine spa experience.
The latest food safety inspections in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Army of volunteers tackle project at Soldiers Field in Mount Gretna
Improvements to Soldiers Field in Mt. Gretna are underway and LebTown was there to document the beautification and construction projects.
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Featured Upcoming Events
Penn State Extension Dec. 6 workshop teaches cooking with herbs and spices
Penn State Extension is offering a workshop to teach home chefs how to add flair to their cooking with herbs and spices.
Public is invited to attend annual tree lighting at Fort Indiantown Gap Dec. 6
The public is invited to a tree lighting ceremony and social gathering at Fort Indiantown Gap at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
North Cornwall Commons to host first tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 5
North Cornwall Commons, a mixed-use community on the south side of Lebanon, is hosting its first tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Celebrate the holidays with festive events at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center
As the holiday season rolls in, the Lebanon Valley Expo Center becomes a hub for festive cheer, unique shopping experiences, and engaging community gatherings.
Chamber of Commerce CEO will attend National Child Care Innovation Summit
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Karen Groh has been invited to attend the prestigious National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action this December in Washington, D.C.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Central Pa. company acquires 76-year-old welding business
A longtime Lebanon County business has been acquired. GSM Industrial acquired Light’s Welding on Oct. 31.
🔗 One rescued from South Lebanon Township house fire
The South Lebanon Township Fire Company was dispatched to a house fire with entrapment on Saturday.
🔗 Identity of 51-year-old Lebanon County Jane Doe finally revealed: Pennsylvania State Police to announce details at news conference
Pennsylvania State Police plan to reveal the identity of a woman found dead in Lebanon County woods in 1973 after she remained nameless for 51 years.
Blotter: Firearms not to be carried, tampering with evidence, retail theft
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Lebanon City Council approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
2025 will be the 10th straight year that property tax rates in the City of Lebanon have not been raised.
Lebanon County burn ban ends; caution still urged due to ongoing conditions
Lebanon County’s burn ban has ended, but caution is being recommended in light of continuing unfavorable conditions.
Lebanon Junior High will screen ‘The Right to Read’ for public on Tuesday
Lebanon School District will hold a free, open-to-the-public screening of “The Right to Read” at Lebanon Junior High Dec. 3 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
North Lebanon Township to undertake Lion’s Lake, Jay Wall projects in 2025
North Lebanon Township (NLT) has received grant funding toward two major projects for the upcoming year: the restoration of Lion’s Lake and the replacement of the Jay Street Wall.
4th annual Great Lebanon County Pitch awards $8,000 to two small businesses
Wildflowers on Fox and LE’s Cupcakes are taking home $7,000 and $3,000 in grant funding, respectively, to grow their small businesses.
Lebanon County Commissioners pass license fee agreement for 911 Center
Lebanon County Commissioners enter agreement with service organization, conduct other business at Nov. 21 public meeting.
Lebanon Christkindl Market returns to Coleman park with German holiday flair
The Lebanon Christkindl Market is a beloved local event featuring a marketplace brimming with handcrafted art and crafts.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 28 to Dec. 1
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, November 28 to December 1.
Suicide prevention task force to host memorial event Dec. 5 in Lebanon
The Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts “A Time for Remembering: A Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony.”
Lebanon Holiday Parade ushers in the holiday spirit for 2024
CLA’s annual Lebanon Holiday Parade kicked off the holiday season Saturday morning.
The latest food safety inspections in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Lebanon County Job Listings: November 25, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Brick Property Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 25
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Blotter: Found property, vehicle fire, trespass, vandalism at City Hall
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Lebanon County officials announce audit and U.S. Senate race recount results
The results of the mandated 2-percent audit for November’s general election and the U.S. Senate race recount for Lebanon County are announced.
North Cornwall Township approves payment for police building renovations
Overseeing a short agenda at its second monthly meeting Tuesday, the North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to make a payment of $114,573 to CB Construction Services.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Lebanon County’s Rita Stima volunteers to capture and transport wild birds
Rita Stima, a lifelong resident of Lebanon County, captures and transports injured and abandoned birds to nearby rehab locations for medical attention. Her rescues have taken her to multiple Central Pennsylvania counties.
Pizza Wars Season 3: Hearty Slice vs. Fabio & Joe’s (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics continue Pizza Wars Season 3 with Hearty Slice vs. Fabio & Joe’s.
Weekend Forecast: Friday snowfall with breezy conditions to follow
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Hershey Community Chorus marks 90th anniversary with two holiday concerts
The Hershey Community Chorus will present two Christmas holiday concerts with the theme “Cheers to 90 Years” to celebrate nine decades of music since the organization was founded in 1934.
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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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