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- County commissioners asked to change notification process for mail-in ballots
- Lebanon couple brings Dominican street food scene to South 8th Street as Bytes
- Large trucks could be banned from part of Chestnut Street in North Cornwall
- CLSD board approves $12.6M site plan for middle and high school campus
- Online plans on display for four bridge rehabilitation projects in Lebanon County
- North Lebanon Township approves $395K in road paving, oil and chip bids for 2026
- Planned broiler houses for Beagle Road approved by Bethel planning commission
- Road closure, fire company needs highlight N. Londonderry Twp. actions
- Jackson Twp. moves ahead with South Ramona Road Bridge improvements
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 20 to March 22
- 150 PA National Guard soldiers honored March 14 at deployment ceremony
- Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry earns honors at kitchen and bath industry show
- Lebanon County’s 4-H Week honors youth development programs
- Swatara Twp. farmer receives award for lifetime land stewardship excellence
- 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
- February DOH survey found ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ situation at Cedar Haven
- State, owner object to Cedar Haven sale proposed by trustee in bankruptcy case
- 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
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United Way of Lebanon County exceeds $750,000 campaign goal, celebrates milestone with community event
More than 160 community members gathered at Lebanon Country Club on Feb. 19 for United Way of Lebanon County’s Campaign Celebration, where organizers announced the campaign had exceeded its $750,000 fundraising goal.
CLSD board approves $12.6M site plan for middle and high school campus
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board unanimously approved contracts Monday to move forward with $12.6 million in site improvements at its middle and high school campus, including a new access road, turf athletic field and maintenance facility.
Online plans on display for four bridge rehabilitation projects in Lebanon County
Four Lebanon County bridges on Routes 22, 422, 934 and 4017 are slated for rehabilitation under a PennDOT project still in the design phase, with each construction phase expected to take about four months.
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North Lebanon Township approves $395K in road paving, oil and chip bids for 2026
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approved a slate of measures Monday, including road improvement bids, a fuel contract, a subdivision plan, and an intermunicipal agreement with North Annville Township.
Planned broiler houses for Beagle Road approved by Bethel planning commission
Bethel Township’s Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to send a land development plan for a broiler operation on Beagle Road to the township supervisors for their consideration.
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Area Agency on Aging seeks drivers for Meals on Wheels in Lebanon County
Area Agency on Aging has an immediate need for substitute (on-call) Meals on Wheels Driver.
Road closure, fire company needs highlight N. Londonderry Twp. actions
North Londonderry supervisors agree to close a portion of road during a Saturday in May for a countywide active shooter training scenario at Palmyra Area High School.
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Jackson Twp. moves ahead with South Ramona Road Bridge improvements
Jackson Township supervisors approved company contracts for improvements to bridges on South Ramona Road and East Main Avenue.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 20 to March 22
Events in Lebanon County this weekend include a mini-lecture, theater productions, live music performances, hands-on classes, and more.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 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.
🔗 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.
150 PA National Guard soldiers honored March 14 at deployment ceremony
About 150 Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company were honored March 14 at a deployment ceremony in Harrisburg before heading to Europe for a year-long mission in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry earns honors at kitchen and bath industry show
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, based in Schaefferstown, won Best Cabinetry Booth and Best Medium Booth at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in February.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Lebanon County’s 4-H Week honors youth development programs
Lebanon County’s 4-H program is marking 4-H Week with a county commissioners proclamation March 19 and social media celebrations, as the program’s nearly 460 youth members and 91 adult volunteers continue to expand with new clubs in shooting sports, livestock and horseback riding.
Swatara Twp. farmer receives award for lifetime land stewardship excellence
Producing while preserving the land earns Lebanon County farmer the inaugural Steward of the Land Lifetime Award as presented recently by the Lebanon County Conservation District.
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MVP News: March 2026
The Myerstown Vitality Partnership and the Myerstown Community Library are hosting resume and interview workshops this spring to help job seekers compete in a tight hiring market.
South Annville Township takes first step toward potential data center development
Supervisors unanimously authorized a petition to be forwarded to the planning commission and the planning department for review and comment.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (March 1 to March 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of March. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
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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.
February DOH survey found ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ situation at Cedar Haven
The Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyed Cedar Haven Healthcare Center on Feb. 2 in response to a complaint and identified an “Immediate Jeopardy” situation with how the facility was handling drugs.
State, owner object to Cedar Haven sale proposed by trustee in bankruptcy case
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services raised legal objections to a bankruptcy-driven sale of Cedar Haven to MDA Capital Group, arguing the proposed deal could circumvent state licensing laws and unfairly limit competing bids.
Lebanon school board censures member for social media comment
The board-approved resolution removed board member William Eckenroth’s committee assignments and called on him to resign his position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
Richland Borough Council members discussed and tabled an ordinance regarding Knox Boxes at a March 10 meeting.
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