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- South Annville Township takes first step toward potential data center development
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (March 1 to March 15)
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 16
- State, owner object to Cedar Haven sale proposed by trustee in bankruptcy case
- February DOH survey found ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ situation at Cedar Haven
- Lebanon school board censures member for social media comment
- Palmyra school board hears reports on several rising 2026-27 budget requests
- Wind advisory in effect Monday
- Swatara Township turns to oil and chip treatment as paving costs rise
- South Londonderry Township posts draft of revised data center ordinance
- Union Township supervisors hear updates on draft ordinances
- Land development plans for Bell & Evans’ cold storage, tray pack facilities approved
- Millcreek Twp. seeks bids for paving, oil and chip projects amid rising costs
- Blotter: DUIs, retail theft, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment
- Annville-Cleona approves membership-based health clinic option for staff
- Myerstown Borough Council appoints new councilman in mixed vote
- S. Lebanon Board of Supervisors hears bids for summer paving projects
- Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
- Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
- West Cornwall Twp. sets timetable, gains flexibility for Cavalry at Quentin rec fee
- Groundbreaking held for Agape Safe Haven
- Two killed in head-on crash on State Drive in South Lebanon Township
- Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
- Cornwall Borough Council gives final approval on ICE agreement
- Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
- Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
- Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
- Congressman Meuser issues statements backing Iran bombings, PA ICE facilities
- North Annville Township officials hire firm to enforce zoning ordinances
- Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
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Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 16
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of March 16, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Palmyra school board hears reports on several rising 2026-27 budget requests
Rising costs are driving budget increases across most Palmyra Area School District departments for 2026-27, with transportation up 9.13% and buildings and grounds up 7.21%, though the technology budget is projected to decrease 7.84%.
Body composition scans at LIMA: A deeper look into your health
Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates offers 10- to 15-minute body composition scans to help patients track fat loss, muscle gain and metabolic health beyond traditional weight measurements.
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Wind advisory in effect Monday
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lebanon County from noon to 11 p.m. Monday.
Swatara Township turns to oil and chip treatment as paving costs rise
Rising road maintenance costs are pushing Swatara Township toward oil and chip treatments over traditional paving, as supervisors voted to seek bids for three roads while also weighing a $100,000 base repair on Werner Road.
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South Londonderry Township posts draft of revised data center ordinance
At the March 10 meeting, supervisors also approved a SWAT Agreement and discussed the logistics of The Wall That Heals coming to Campbelltown.
Union Township supervisors hear updates on draft ordinances
The planning commission will meet again on April 1 to continue discussing the proposed draft ordinances. They can then make a recommendation to the board of supervisors.
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Land development plans for Bell & Evans’ cold storage, tray pack facilities approved
A land development plan for construction of a cold storage facility at 241 Blue Mountain Road was approved March 12 by Bethel Township supervisors.
Millcreek Twp. seeks bids for paving, oil and chip projects amid rising costs
Facing rising paving costs and limited liquid fuels funding, Millcreek Township supervisors moved Wednesday to solicit bids for two road projects, reserving the right to reject offers if prices come in too high.
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🔗 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.
🔗 Cedar Crest phenom Kaddel Howard sets PTFCA meet records
Cedar Crest’s Kaddel Howard set a pair of PTFCA meet records and won her seventh and eighth golden watches of her career on Sunday.
🔗 ‘He had a whole life plan’: Rare heart problem killed high school senior in his sleep
Damarius N. Galarza, 18, died in January, in the Lebanon County home he shared with his mom, who hopes his story will save others.
Blotter: DUIs, retail theft, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 16
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
BlueScope Buildings NA seeks 3rd-shift welders; $3,000 sign-on bonus available
BlueScope Buildings North America in Annville, a steel building solutions manufacturer, is offering $3,000 sign-on bonuses for third-shift welding positions along with competitive benefits.
Weekend Forecast: Sunny skies, breezy conditions, temps in the 40s and 50s
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, March 13, to Sunday, March 15. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Annville-Cleona approves membership-based health clinic option for staff
The membership-based service will be available for staff members enrolled in the district health care plan. The hope is that the clinic will improve employee health and productivity while reducing health care costs and absences.
Myerstown Borough Council appoints new councilman in mixed vote
After holding public interviews of four candidates Tuesday, March 10, Myerstown Borough Council appointed Robert Fullenlove to a council seat formerly held by Stacey Hackman. Fullenlove, who will serve until the end of the term in January of 2028, acted as a councilman for the remainder of the meeting.
S. Lebanon Board of Supervisors hears bids for summer paving projects
Supervisors opened two bids Tuesday for summer paving projects to township roads.
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Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
Richland Borough Council members discussed and tabled an ordinance regarding Knox Boxes at a March 10 meeting.
Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed a forthcoming LED streetlight conversion plan at its March 9 meeting.
West Cornwall Twp. sets timetable, gains flexibility for Cavalry at Quentin rec fee
Township supervisors approved changes to the Cavalry at Quentin development agreement Monday, giving the developer financial flexibility on parks and rec fees while granting the township broader discretion over how those funds are spent.
Groundbreaking held for Agape Safe Haven
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to mark the beginning of construction of the $8.5 million Agape Safe Haven shelter at the Lebanon Rescue Mission in the city.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of March 9
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of March 9 – an announcement of a campaign kickoff party for Clovis Crane for State Senate.
Two killed in head-on crash on State Drive in South Lebanon Township
A 47-year-old Mansfield man and a 19-year-old Palmyra man died Tuesday night after a head-on collision in the 3100 block of State Drive, police said.
Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors heard updates on ongoing renovations at its work session Monday.
Cornwall Borough Council gives final approval on ICE agreement
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved a 287(g) task force agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, becoming the fifth law enforcement agency in Lebanon County to join the program.
Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
The Northern Lebanon school board’s meeting on March 10 was short, but it included a resident’s public comment about cutting spending in the 2026-27 budget, which is still being created.
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Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
Palmyra Borough Council voted 6-1 on March 10 against a resolution encouraging voluntary water conservation during the current drought watch conditions in Lebanon County.
Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday to forward draft ordinances on data centers, solar and wind farms, and camping to council, while tabling a blasting ordinance for further revision.
Lebanon County Job Listings: March 12
South Lebanon Township has an opening for a part-time seasonal employee to work at South Hills Park.
Congressman Meuser issues statements backing Iran bombings, PA ICE facilities
Congressman Dan Meuser voiced support for U.S. bombings in Iran and addressed community concerns about two ICE detention facilities planned for his district in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
North Annville Township officials hire firm to enforce zoning ordinances
With the number of zoning ordinance complaints rising, North Annville Township supervisors unanimously agreed Monday to hire a company to conduct violation investigations.
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Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
The combination of recent rains and snow melt has raised the water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist Reservoir.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 13 to March 15
This weekend in Lebanon County, kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, enjoy live music, and help clean up the streets of Annville.
Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
Hershey-based Desserts, Etc., is planning to open a coffee and pastries shop in one of Mount Gretna's oldest buildings in May.
Annville-Cleona golf ace Logan Francis to pursue larger purpose at Naval Academy
The hallmark of the Dutchmen the last four years, Logan Francis is taking his talents to the Midshipmen where he'll also chase his vision of becoming a Navy SEAL.
Drug overdose deaths, suicides fall by nearly half in Lebanon County in 2025
Lebanon County saw drug overdose deaths and suicides drop by nearly 48% and 40%, respectively, in 2025, with officials crediting increased public outreach, expanded Medically Assisted Treatment services, and Narcan distribution.
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