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- Is an Independent Redistricting Commission a good idea for PA?
- Breast Cancer Awareness 5K set for September at Coleman Memorial Park
- Farmers say hemp product ban goes too far
- New Sheetz at Long Lane and Route 72 opens Wednesday
- Palmyra VFW hosts dinner for Purple Heart recipients on Purple Heart Day
- LVC physicist wins third NSF grant for student-faculty research
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Aug. 10
- Lebanon Valley Expo breaks ground on $10 million exposition hall
- Rachel Wallace calls for debate at 75th Mondays with Meuser
- Lebanon County gets donated hazmat equipment from former service provider
- Blotter: Cruelty to animals, hit-and-run crash, burglary, loitering and prowling
- LV Council on the Arts completes ‘Grow’ mural at Ironwood Park
- Lebanon County districts to share $11 million in Pennsylvania school adequacy funds
- Palmyra school board adds four new members to fill vacancies
- Refuse Authority approves resolution terminating closure trust
- Jonestown Borough buys new park camera system
- Cleona Borough denied snow removal reimbursement
- Code violation cases pile up in Annville Township
- Cornwall Properties’ Knoll plan approaches September deadline
- North Cornwall approves Heritage Run waiver requests
- PA lawmakers leave counties to foot the bill as 911 surcharge increase stalls again
- West Lebanon votes to withdraw from Fire & Emergency Service committee
- Jackson Township supervisors discuss new taxes for local services, firefighters
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Aug. 7 to Aug. 9
- Who Knew? Two roads, diverging from an iron wood
- Millcreek Township approves new air-conditioning unit installation
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (July 16 to July 31)
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Aug. 3
- Hostetter family in East Hanover Twp. recognized as Century Farm owners
- Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show returns for 52nd year Aug. 15-16
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Farmers say hemp product ban goes too far
Growers say the federal overhaul is too restrictive and would kill business for even non-intoxicating products.
LVC physicist wins third NSF grant for student-faculty research
Lebanon Valley College physics professor Daniel Pitonyak has received a third three-year National Science Foundation grant, of slightly more than $200,000, to continue undergraduate research on the internal structure of matter.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Aug. 10
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Aug. 10, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Rachel Wallace calls for debate at 75th Mondays with Meuser
Democratic congressional candidate Rachel Wallace challenged Rep. Dan Meuser to a live debate during a protest outside the Lebanon County Courthouse Monday.
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[Letter] ELCO taxpayers deserve a fairer school funding formula
ELCO school board president Rachel Moyer: “If the goal is fair and proportionate funding, why are ELCO students and taxpayers being treated as if our needs are somehow less important?”
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[Column] Donate blood: The life you save may be your own
Frank Ryan: “I thought I was donating blood solely to help someone else. I never imagined that donating blood might someday help save me.”
Lebanon County Job Listings: August 11, 2026
GSP Management has a full-time property maintenance position available.
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Lebanon County gets donated hazmat equipment from former service provider
Lebanon County Commissioners accepted a donation of hazmat equipment worth $100,000 to $150,000 from Hazmat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company, which is transitioning into an education foundation.
Blotter: Cruelty to animals, hit-and-run crash, burglary, loitering and prowling
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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🔗 Celebrating the history of Pennsylvania’s Tulpehocken settlement
The Tulpehocken territory includes 13 present-day municipalities in western Berks County and two Lebanon County municipalities, covering an area of 206,200 acres across 322 square miles.
🔗 Moyer family enjoys all aspects of Lebanon Area Fair
As the calendar counts down to late July, activity around the Moyer household in North Londonderry Township ramps up — and with good reason.
🔗 Fire damages popular Lebanon County brewery
The fire started at Snitz Creek Brewery shortly after midnight July 11.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
LV Council on the Arts completes ‘Grow’ mural at Ironwood Park
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts unveiled its ninth annual mosaic mural, a butterfly-and-growth themed installation, at Ironwood Community Park in Avon last week.
Erika Firestone joins Barley Snyder’s Real Estate Practice Group in Lebanon
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney Erika C. Firestone has joined the firm as a member of its Real Estate Practice Group. She will be based in the firm’s Lebanon office.
Lebanon County districts to share $11 million in Pennsylvania school adequacy funds
Following a 2023 court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional, the state continues rolling out adequacy funding, with Lebanon County districts receiving allocations ranging from $50,000 to over $6.3 million.
Palmyra school board adds four new members to fill vacancies
The Palmyra Area School District board accepted the resignations of four members, including its president and vice president, and filled the vacancies with new appointees during its Aug. 6 meeting.
Weekend Forecast: Widespread storms Friday, pop-up storms possible Saturday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Aug. 7, to Sunday, Aug. 9. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Refuse Authority approves resolution terminating closure trust
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board voted to end its closure trust fund and seek a surety bond instead, a move officials say will save millions in borrowing costs.
Jonestown Borough buys new park camera system
Jonestown Borough Council unanimously approved a $28,455 quote from Reed Lock for a new 21-camera park security system, split between the general and parks and recreation funds.
Cleona Borough denied snow removal reimbursement
Cleona Borough Council addressed the impact of early 2026 snowfall on the borough’s budget, while also hearing resident concerns about alleged code violations.
Code violation cases pile up in Annville Township
Annville Township officials say code enforcement staff are overwhelmed this year by violations ranging from trash and weeds to illegal camper living, with many issues tied to out-of-town landlords.
Cornwall Properties’ Knoll plan approaches September deadline
Though no action was taken at the Cornwall Planning and Zoning Commission’s Aug. 3 meeting, the 52-unit Knoll plan approaches a September deadline.
North Cornwall approves Heritage Run waiver requests
Supervisors approved waiver requests and a time extension for the next phase of Heritage Run 55+ community at a Aug. 4 meeting.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of August 3
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of August 3 – a public sale of a self-storage unit containing household goods.
HACC’s partnership with Lebanon Valley College ensures affordable education stays in Lebanon County
HACC admissions counselor Paige Martin: “I often interact with future students and community members who may not realize that HACC is still a great option for Lebanon County residents.”
PA lawmakers leave counties to foot the bill as 911 surcharge increase stalls again
While the 911 surcharge increased in 2023, local officials and the state county association say it still needs to be higher.
West Lebanon votes to withdraw from Fire & Emergency Service committee
West Lebanon Township commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw from the Fire and Emergency Service Steering Committee and reject a payment of up to $5,000 to ROBB Consulting LLC.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Jackson Township supervisors discuss new taxes for local services, firefighters
Jackson Township supervisors discussed adding a local services tax and a fire tax for 2027 in response to requests from Kutztown Community Fire Company and Keystone Hook and Ladder Company for funding assistance.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Aug. 7 to Aug. 9
This weekend, Lebanon County offers a support group, conversation café, memorial run, live performances, and more.
Millcreek Township approves new air-conditioning unit installation
Millcreek holds a special public meeting to approve the installation of a new air-conditioning system for $7,485.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (July 16 to July 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of July. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Aug. 3
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Aug. 3, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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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.
– Mary Huber
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Hostetter family in East Hanover Twp. recognized as Century Farm owners
The Hostetter Farm in East Hanover Township, founded by Leroy Hostetter in 1926, was recently recognized as a Century Farm.
Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show returns for 52nd year Aug. 15-16
The juried show draws 200 artists from across the country to the historic Chautauqua community, with an expanded film festival, live music, and a kids art show.
BlueScope Annville breaks ground on $14.2 million expansion
BlueScope Buildings in Annville broke ground on a $14.2 million expansion, adding 34,000 square feet to the steel building systems manufacturer, in an event also celebrating the facility’s 50th anniversary Saturday.
Blotter: Criminal mischief, trespass, burglaries, DUIs, natural death
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
South Lebanon Township reviews EMS response concerns
Residents and Schaefferstown EMS officials voiced concerns about emergency response coverage, while supervisors give final approval on development project.
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