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- Lebanon County welcomes 20 new U.S. citizens with naturalization ceremony
- Lebanon County Commissioners to consider ordinance to govern rail trail
- Commissioners asked about pending end to insurance coverage for ICE operations
- Mental Health Awareness Festival connects individuals to local resources
- Blotter: Endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, drug possession
- First responders test mass shooting response in large-scale Palmyra drill
- Lebanon city and county officials await more information on measles outbreak
- Refuse authority now using incinerator ash as daily cover, boosting revenue
- Dollar Tree will replace Rite Aid on S. 9th
- North Cornwall approves Verizon cable franchise agreement
- Cleona council hears updates on fire department resignations, RRFB project
- Judge delays Cedar Haven sale, says auction procedures weren’t followed
- Commissioners seek oversight of bank account opened to receive ICE funding
- South Annville planning commission recommends denying petitioner’s request
- Cornwall P&Z hears Cornwall Properties, Elizabethtown water authority updates
- South Londonderry Township might get a McDonald’s franchise
- Annville Twp. board funds workers’ comp for fire department admin to be hired
- Crane says apology, settlement shows accountability for catastrophic 2004 accident that crippled Iowa woman
- Report: PA Renaissance Faire sold to private equity firm, terms not disclosed
- 11 Lebanon County residents diagnosed with measles; state urges vaccination
- Jackson Township moves to second phase of Wheatland Woods Park
- Powerful steam locomotive to make semiquincentennial stop in Lebanon
- West Lebanon Township approves trash and recycling contract with Casella
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 8 to May 10
- A-C Football’s Hudson Sellers pursuing his ‘bigger purpose’ post graduation
- Jonestown Bank announces it has more than $1 billion in assets for the first time
- Friends of Old Annville share music lineup for Historic Old Annville Day
- Artist with Lebanon County roots paints America250 Liberty Bell for Hershey
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of May 4
- Palmyra Public Library’s Spice of the Month offers unique blends and recipes
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Blotter: Endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, drug possession
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 11
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon city and county officials await more information on measles outbreak
City and county authorities still don’t know exactly where measles cases have been identified.
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Weekend Forecast: Temps to reach 60s Friday and Saturday, mid-70s Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Refuse authority now using incinerator ash as daily cover, boosting revenue
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority began using incinerator ash from Lancaster County’s waste authority as daily landfill cover, receiving 60 tons per day and $20 per ton for accepting the material.
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Dollar Tree will replace Rite Aid on S. 9th
Dollar Tree will replace a former Rite Aid located at 415 S. 9th St. in Lebanon.
North Cornwall approves Verizon cable franchise agreement
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a Verizon cable franchise agreement and a revised land development plan for a 25-home Pinebrooke Development along Colebrook Road at their May 5 meeting.
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Cleona council hears updates on fire department resignations, RRFB project
Cleona Mayor Matt Zechman announced the first donation toward his RRFB project, while the council also received updates on leadership changes within the Annville-Cleona Fire Department.
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🔗 Eastern Lebanon County community to build high school barn
Eastern Lebanon County School District is building a barn for its ag and FFA students, and while the community is supporting it, taxpayers don’t have to foot the bill.
🔗 Palmyra property purchased by York real estate firm
Solid Growth Properties, an industrial firm led by Darren Smith, acquired the 129,000-square-foot industrial facility at 1221 East Main Street in Palmyra.
🔗 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.
Soft Pretzel Wars: The finale (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics declare a winner in the Soft Pretzel Wars.
Judge delays Cedar Haven sale, says auction procedures weren’t followed
A United States bankruptcy judge has delayed the proposed $40 million sale of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center until at least May 19 because court-ordered auction procedures were not followed.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Commissioners seek oversight of bank account opened to receive ICE funding
Accounting compliance questions remain unanswered concerning a bank account opened by the Lebanon County District Attorney’s office to receive federal monies for immigration law enforcement.
South Annville planning commission recommends denying petitioner’s request
The planning commission unanimously recommended that supervisors deny the request for zoning changes for a proposed $1.7 billion data center.
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Cornwall P&Z hears Cornwall Properties, Elizabethtown water authority updates
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission received updates on the Knoll and Boyd Street Warehouse plans and ongoing land negotiations with the Elizabethtown Area Water Authority at its May 4 meeting.
South Londonderry Township might get a McDonald’s franchise
Developers have submitted subdivision land development plans for a McDonald’s franchise at Northside Commons.
Locked in & left out: Why today’s housing market still feels so competitive
The “lock-in effect” — homeowners reluctant to abandon historically low mortgage rates — is keeping housing inventory tight and competition strong despite elevated interest rates.
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Annville Twp. board funds workers’ comp for fire department admin to be hired
Annville Township approves up to $6,000 for workers’ compensation for a new Annville-Cleona Fire Department administrator to be hired, as Chief Philip Snavely describes department’s needs.
Crane says apology, settlement shows accountability for catastrophic 2004 accident that crippled Iowa woman
The Link family said state Senate candidate Clovis Crane settled an $11 million court judgment for $25,000 after warning he’d be forced to file bankruptcy, years after a 2004 crash left Carla Link wheelchair-bound with permanent injuries.
Strong bones, strong future: Why knowing your bone density matters this Osteoporosis Awareness Month
LIMA, an ISCD-accredited facility in central Pennsylvania, encourages patients to advocate for their bone health through screenings, exercise, and diet changes.
Report: PA Renaissance Faire sold to private equity firm, terms not disclosed
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire has been sold to a private equity firm, Lancaster Online reported Wednesday.
11 Lebanon County residents diagnosed with measles; state urges vaccination
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced 11 confirmed measles cases in Lebanon County on Wednesday, nearly all among unvaccinated individuals, prompting contact tracing and a local vaccination clinic.
Jackson Township moves to second phase of Wheatland Woods Park
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a bid of $257,121 to Woodland Contractors for the next phase of construction on the Wheatland Woods Park.
Powerful steam locomotive to make semiquincentennial stop in Lebanon
A special, steam-powered train chugging across the United States this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary will make a stop at Lebanon’s 8th Street station on Tuesday, July 7.
West Lebanon Township approves trash and recycling contract with Casella
Starting this summer, trash and recycling rates in the township will rise by over $2 per quarter.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 8 to May 10
Lebanon County’s weekend events include a Blue Eyed Six Tour, multiple Mother’s Day brunches, live music performances, and more.
A-C Football’s Hudson Sellers pursuing his ‘bigger purpose’ post graduation
Sellers, a senior and All-State football selection for the Dutchmen, will enter the workforce as a carpenter after graduation despite a wide range of interest at the NCAA level.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Where was Clovis Crane? Voting record raises questions
Sponsored column by Edward Lynch: “In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all registered voters political party and voting history are matters of public record.”
Jonestown Bank announces it has more than $1 billion in assets for the first time
JBT Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Jonestown Bank & Trust Co., announced its assets have surpassed $1 billion for the first time in the Lebanon County bank’s more than 150-year history.
Friends of Old Annville share music lineup for Historic Old Annville Day
Historic Old Annville Day will return to the Lebanon Valley College campus on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Artist with Lebanon County roots paints America250 Liberty Bell for Hershey
Artist Hawk Krall, whose Lebanon County family roots date to the 1700s, painted a fiberglass Liberty Bell replica now on display outside Hershey’s Chocolate World as part of Pennsylvania’s U.S. 250th anniversary celebration.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of May 4
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of May 4, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Soft Pretzel Wars: The Pretzel Hut (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics conclude the Soft Pretzel Wars with a trip just past the county line to The Pretzel Hut.
Palmyra Public Library’s Spice of the Month offers unique blends and recipes
Spice kits, reserved on a first-come, first served basis, are typically gone with one or two days so people can test new seasonings and recipes.
County residents protest proposed $1.7 billion South Annville data center
The protest was a noisy affair, with county residents yelling their disagreement with the proposed data center and passing cars consistently honking in support.
Heidelberg supervisors accept paving bid
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a $197,002.70 bid from New Enterprise for the 2026 paving project at its monthly meeting April 28.
South Lebanon Township moves forward with park pavilion roof replacements
South Lebanon Township supervisors approved replacing seven pavilion roofs at South Hills Park while also addressing concerns over park hours enforcement and illegal vehicle use.
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