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- 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
- BlueScope Annville breaks ground on $14.2 million expansion
- Blotter: Criminal mischief, trespass, burglaries, DUIs, natural death
- South Lebanon Township reviews EMS response concerns
- 2026 Lebanon Area Fair sees large crowds at events during week-long run
- Heidelberg supervisors hear concerns about Heidelberg Ave. subdivision
- 4 handguns stolen in early morning break-in at Myerstown sporting goods store
- Big tractors, big trucks pull big crowds at Lebanon Area Fair
- Lebanon Area Fair is a family affair
- Lebanon VA to host Vet Fest on Aug. 8
- What people love about the Lebanon Area Fair
- County commissioners told housing crisis continues in the Lebanon Valley
- Bethel Township to get new $13M water filtration plant by end of 2027
- Palmyra Borough authorizes RETTEW to serve as assistant zoning officer
- Lebanon County to conduct third summer homeless count Aug. 6
- Pa. farmland preservation called an economic ‘powerhouse’ at fair breakfast
- East Hanover supervisors consider developer public sewer request
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2
- Lebanon city council hears warnings about affordable housing crisis
- City in the woods: Roots of the PA Chautauqua at Mount Gretna
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of July 27
- ACLU sues Penn State Health for Palmyra resident over cancelled surgery
- Transformative youth program at FTIG launches latest class of cadets
- Former Falcon Amani Jones turns ‘one more shot’ into baseball heaven
- Faith community comes together for annual service at Lebanon Area Fair
- 2026 Lebanon Area Fair Queen, Alternate, Princess, and Junior Princess crowned
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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.
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.
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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.
Heidelberg supervisors hear concerns about Heidelberg Ave. subdivision
Heidelberg Township supervisors unanimously granted a time extension for a three-home subdivision at 2734 Heidelberg Ave. amid a dispute between the developer and planning commission over requested waivers.
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Local dancers finalists for national award
A group of dancers from Hershey's Evolving Dance Company has become a finalist for an Industry Dance Award.
4 handguns stolen in early morning break-in at Myerstown sporting goods store
State police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect who smashed a window at Laucks Sporting Goods on West Main Avenue and made off with four pistols before dawn Friday.
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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.
Weekend Forecast: Humid Saturday, rain Sunday evening, washout Monday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Saturday, Aug. 1, to Monday, Aug. 3. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Big tractors, big trucks pull big crowds at Lebanon Area Fair
Thousands at the Lebanon Area Fair were treated to an evening of professional tractor pulling on Wednesday.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Lebanon Area Fair is a family affair
At the Lebanon Area Fair, siblings Dustin Horning, Lindsay Thomas and Kelly Zimmerman continue a family legacy of dairy showing started by their father.
Lebanon VA to host Vet Fest on Aug. 8
The free, family-friendly event will connect veterans with health care, benefits, and community resources, along with live music, a car show, and food trucks.
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What people love about the Lebanon Area Fair
LebTown asked fair attendees and exhibitors, “What is your favorite thing about the Lebanon Area Fair?” Here’s what they said.
County commissioners told housing crisis continues in the Lebanon Valley
Lebanon County Housing Collaborative Director Caitlin Lockard told commissioners Wednesday that a six-month progress report shows the county’s housing crisis persists, with rental and home vacancy rates far below healthy levels.
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Bethel Township to get new $13M water filtration plant by end of 2027
A new $13 million centralized water filtration plant in Bethel Township is slated to begin construction later this year and be operational near the end of 2027.
Palmyra Borough authorizes RETTEW to serve as assistant zoning officer
The council also unanimously approved road closures for Palmyra Area High School’s homecoming parade in September.
Lebanon County to conduct third summer homeless count Aug. 6
Volunteers are needed to canvass county neighborhoods next month as part of an effort to measure local homelessness and link people to services, with a signup deadline of Aug. 1.
Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Bead and Jewelry Show returns August 21-23
An international event, vendors from around the world, both wholesale and retail, will feature a variety of items including rough rock, finished fine jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, loose gemstones, cabochons, pearls, carvings, crystals, findings, tools, and much more.
Pa. farmland preservation called an economic ‘powerhouse’ at fair breakfast
Importance of farmland preservation program, Century Farm recipients highlight breakfast program held Tuesday at Lebanon Area Fair.
East Hanover supervisors consider developer public sewer request
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors briefly discussed a developer request to provide sewer to 10244 Allentown Blvd during a 15-minute meeting July 27.
We saved you a bite: Hangry Bear Craft Creamery (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: The ice cream from Hangry Bear Craft Creamery is really creamy and comes in a wide variety of flavor combinations.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2
This weekend in Lebanon County, come on out for the Lebanon Area Fair, live performances, historical talks, and more.
Lebanon city council hears warnings about affordable housing crisis
Lebanon City council on July 27 received a report on the city’s affordable housing shortage and decided how to spend over $700,000 in federal block grants.
Jono Hardware celebrates grand opening of new store Aug. 7-8
Jono Hardware invites the community to a two-day grand opening event featuring a ribbon-cutting, cornhole tournament, food trucks, giveaways, and major clearance deals.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of July 27
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of July 27, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
ACLU sues Penn State Health for Palmyra resident over cancelled surgery
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit last week in Dauphin County court against Penn State Health, Penn State Health St. Joseph, and the Pennsylvania State University on behalf of a 23-year-old resident of Palmyra.
Transformative youth program at FTIG launches latest class of cadets
From candidate to cadet, 80 high school students from across Pennsylvania advanced Friday into the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy’s latest class during a special ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Former Falcon Amani Jones turns ‘one more shot’ into baseball heaven
Jones is batting .286 with four home runs and 28 RBIs in his first full professional season with the Evansville Otters.
Penn State Extension hosting free garden and nutrition workshop for Lebanon County families
“The Community Garden: Build a Healthy Plate,” a free workshop hosted by Penn State Extension, will help families grow new ideas for preparing garden produce at home.
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August brings horsepower and hidden treasures to the Lebanon Valley Expo
Late summer at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds covers a lot of ground this month, from a night of diesel-powered competition to a rail trail race supporting local first responders and a three-day showcase of gems, beads, and jewelry.
Faith community comes together for annual service at Lebanon Area Fair
What started as a small fair service for exhibitors has become a major Sunday worship event at the Lebanon Area Fair, bringing together dozens of denominations.
2026 Lebanon Area Fair Queen, Alternate, Princess, and Junior Princess crowned
Chelsie Bomgardner was crowned fair queen, Anna Houser alternate, Kennedy Sanders princess, and Tenley Fetzer junior princess.
Richland Borough officials break ground for new 500,000-gallon water tower
Richland Borough officials broke ground Saturday, July 25, for a new project that will bring a $6 million water tank to the municipality in July 2027.
Blotter: Natural death, missing person, sexual assault, PFA violations
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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