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- DA says South Londonderry man concealed wife’s passing for a month
- Rail Trail adds new phase with Lickdale Road trailhead, campground connection
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (April 1 to April 15)
- South Lebanon Township opts out of proposed regional police merger
- Blotter: Death investigation, defiant trespass, simple assault, vehicle crashes
- County residents express ongoing concerns over 287(g) agreements
- Richland Borough appoints new council member
- Maennerchor Club closed indefinitely after two-alarm fire Sunday morning
- Husband charged with neglect, abuse of corpse after wife’s body found at home
- Canadian man charged with attempting to steal $100,000 in silver in S. Lebanon
- Ground broken for project to adapt and reuse part of old Bethlehem Steel plant
- Northern Lebanon school board approves tennis court renovations
- Cornwall P&Z recommends regional zoning with S. Lebanon, W. Cornwall
- Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts first Lebanon County Civics Bee
- LCRPD withdraws police coverage offer to Myerstown, council member resigns
- Cornwall Borough Council advances blasting ordinance
- Cornwall-Lebanon board hears financing plan for Cedar Crest HS renovations
- North Annville Township supervisors conditionally approve LVC’s solar project
- Palmyra Borough Council receives resignation of recently elected official
- West Cornwall approves letter of intent to participate in regional fire committee
- County commissioners learn about proposed S. Annville Twp. data center
- Kosovan brothers plan to preserve legacy of Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge
- Dining Latino: Latin American Supermarket offers wide variety of items
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 17 to April 19
- Fort Indiantown Gap offers heavy-equipment training site for airmen
- City of Lebanon Authority approves study to identify new water supplies
- Volunteers needed to help clean new paint off Jurassic-era rock formation
- Mount Gretna Borough discusses potential parking changes on Route 117
- Bethel Twp. supervisors hear spring and summer road repair, maintenance plans
- Swatara Township to seek base repairs on Werner Road
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Blotter: Death investigation, defiant trespass, simple assault, vehicle crashes
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
County residents express ongoing concerns over 287(g) agreements
Accountability and financial transparency concerning 287(g) agreements dominate public discussion at April 16 meeting of the Lebanon County Commissioners.
Richland Borough appoints new council member
Richland Borough appointed Adam Johnson to fill a seat on council left empty when Mark Brubaker resigned in February.
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Lebanon County Library System launches “Much More Than Books” campaign
The Lebanon County Library System launched a “Much More Than Books” campaign during National Library Week to raise awareness of the free services available across its six locations.
Husband charged with neglect, abuse of corpse after wife’s body found at home
Michael Mikula, 68, was arraigned Friday on five charges after the body of his wife, Sharlene Mikula, 66, was discovered during a well-being check at their South Londonderry Township residence on Tuesday.
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Canadian man charged with attempting to steal $100,000 in silver in S. Lebanon
A 39-year-old Ontario, Canada, man is facing felony theft and identity theft charges after police say he tried to intercept a package containing $100,000 worth of silver bars and coins using counterfeit identification.
Weekend Forecast: Temps to drop near freezing Sunday night into Monday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Ground broken for project to adapt and reuse part of old Bethlehem Steel plant
A building once part of Lebanon’s former Bethlehem Steel plant will be reborn as a space for small artists and businesses.
Northern Lebanon school board approves tennis court renovations
$314,000 of the $395,825 project cost was set aside for the tennis court renovation in the 2025-26 budget.
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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.
Cornwall P&Z recommends regional zoning with S. Lebanon, W. Cornwall
Cornwall Borough’s planning commission unanimously recommended that council pursue regional zoning with neighboring municipalities to address concerns that a proposed warehouse ordinance could violate Pennsylvania’s Fair Share Doctrine.
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts first Lebanon County Civics Bee
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the first annul National Civics Bee to Lebanon.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
LCRPD withdraws police coverage offer to Myerstown, council member resigns
Myerstown Borough Council announced that the Lebanon County Regional Police Department has withdrawn its offer of coverage to the borough during its monthly meeting April 14.
Cornwall Borough Council advances blasting ordinance
After months of discussion, Cornwall Borough Council has moved to advertise a blasting ordinance for public review ahead of potential adoption.
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Parents, caregivers invited to “Keeping Your Kids Safe – Together” free event
Parents and caregivers in Lebanon County can attend a free community event April 23 at Lebanon High School, where local organizations will lead discussions on child safety, substance use and parenting challenges.
Cornwall-Lebanon board hears financing plan for Cedar Crest HS renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors reviewed a financing plan for Cedar Crest High School renovations totaling approximately $50 million at its April 13 workshop, with a vote on a parameters resolution expected April 20.
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North Annville Township supervisors conditionally approve LVC’s solar project
North Annville Township supervisors unanimously approved Monday a solar array project on 12 acres owned by Lebanon Valley College during their April meeting, pending completion of several outstanding matters.
Palmyra Borough Council receives resignation of recently elected official
Sheila Snyder, who was sworn into her position in January, announced her resignation due to moving out of the borough.
West Cornwall approves letter of intent to participate in regional fire committee
Supervisors approved a letter of intent Monday to participate in a regional fire steering committee that will look at forming a regional fire commission.
County commissioners learn about proposed S. Annville Twp. data center
Lebanon County Commissioners were briefed Wednesday about a planned $1.7 billion data center proposed in South Annville Township.
A season designed around experience: Lebanon Country Club hosts prospective member event alongside community incentive
Prospective members are invited to explore membership opportunities while enjoying cocktails, small bites, and a limited-time joining incentive on Tuesday, April 28.
Your Hub for Hope: Linking Lebanon County families to essential mental health services and support
Lebanon County will host its fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Festival on May 9, 2026, bringing together 55-60 local vendors, animal therapy and free activities at 718 Poplar St. in Lebanon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Healthy Kids Day brings free family fun to Lebanon YMCA
Sponsored by UPMC and Penn State Health, Healthy Kids Day will bring Lebanon County families together April 25 at the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA for a free, community-wide celebration of health and wellness for kids.
Kosovan brothers plan to preserve legacy of Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge
Brothers who fled from war as children are working to reopen Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge as the Downtown Taphouse.
Dining Latino: Latin American Supermarket offers wide variety of items
The supermarket offers customers a wide variety of items, including ingredients and kitchenware used to prepare traditional Latin dishes.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 17 to April 19
This weekend in Lebanon County, experience nature in the springtime, peruse book and bake sales, and volunteer in the community.
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Fort Indiantown Gap offers heavy-equipment training site for airmen
Fort Indiantown Gap plays host to “a unique Air Force training site” that provides Air Force equipment operators with upgrade training, contingency training and pre-deployment training, according to a release from the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Volunteers needed to help clean new paint off Jurassic-era rock formation
It’s time again for the annual cleanup of Dinosaur Rock, a 200-million-year-old rock formation on State Game Lands 145 in South Londonderry Township.
City of Lebanon Authority approves study to identify new water supplies
The City of Lebanon Authority board approved Monday a water supply study to identify new water sources that could be tapped to meet future demand and growth.
Mount Gretna Borough discusses potential parking changes on Route 117
Mount Gretna Borough Council discussed Route 117 parking safety and potential changes to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicle access.
Luxury living meets effortless lifestyle at 117 On The Boulevard
A Wine & Cheese Open House on April 22 will give Lebanon County residents a first look at 117 On The Boulevard, Garman Builders’ new luxury condominium development inside North Cornwall Commons.
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Bethel Twp. supervisors hear spring and summer road repair, maintenance plans
Bethel Township supervisors were briefed on upcoming road work and Bell & Evans projects at their April meeting.
Swatara Township to seek base repairs on Werner Road
The Swatara Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise and prepare a bid packet for base repairs on Werner Road at its monthly meeting Thursday.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of April 13
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of April 13, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Palmyra high school will host Lebanon County DES exercise on May 9
The exercise will include some district personnel, along with emergency services. Park Drive, between Ash Street and Lynnwood Drive, will only be accessible to local traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Local women are invited to join statewide ‘State of the Woman’ initiative
Women throughout Lebanon County are invited to help the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women to formulate the State of the Woman Report, a statewide effort designed to gather the experiences, needs, and priorities of women in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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