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- Federal judge approves procedure for sale of Cedar Haven in auction
- Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
- Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
- Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
- Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
- Lebanon elementary students beyond ‘egg-cited’ about embryology program
- Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
- N. Cornwall man to run write-in campaign on Democratic ticket in 101st District
- Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley draws thousands to free four-day event
- Iodine-131 detections at county landfill nothing out of the ordinary, experts say
- Letterman legacy: Bartals entrenched in the history of Lebanon County athletics
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 27 to March 29
- Cooperative nurseries supply trout for Lebanon County anglers
- Lebanon City Council OKs 12th & Maple traffic light improvements
- PennDOT to treat a stretch of I-81 that becomes slick in rain
- We’d like to hear your memories of Lebanon County’s playgrounds
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 23
- 11th annual TruckTrek expands to showcase Palmyra businesses
- Master Gardeners of Lebanon County schedule annual plant sale on May 2
- Blotter: Forgery, defiant trespass, hit-and-runs, attempted motor vehicle theft
- Lebanon County Commissioners act on environmental, beautification projects
- CTC proposes 3.72% spending increase, Lebanon says district might withdraw
- Lebanon County Republican Committee endorses 2026 party candidates
- 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
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Weekend Forecast: Breezy conditions and the return of mostly sunny skies
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Bill could let newspaper lobby collect millions in hidden public notice fees
Beyond inflating prices, HB 1291 threatens a perpetual newspaper lobby ‘tax’ on public notices.
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[Letter] Commissioners must promptly notify mail voters of outer envelope flaws
South Lebanon Township resident Dr. Duncan MacLean writes: “With timely notice, voters can correct mistakes or cast a provisional ballot. Lebanon County’s current practice—alerting voters only on Election Day—falls short.”
Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
In her 16th State of the City address, Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is healthy, looking to get better.
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Lebanon elementary students beyond ‘egg-cited’ about embryology program
Northwest Elementary School students third and fourth grades in Lebanon – along with several other districts – learn about embryology with a hands-on project.
Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
The annual $75,000 contribution for the next five years will go toward getting a replacement fire engine, which is estimated to cost $1.2 to $1.4 million.
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N. Cornwall man to run write-in campaign on Democratic ticket in 101st District
A North Cornwall township resident is waging a write-in campaign on the Democratic ticket for the May primary election in the 101st Legislative District.
Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley draws thousands to free four-day event
One of the largest non-fair events of the year – The Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley – runs through Saturday at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds.
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.
Clovis Crane to host campaign kickoff party in Lebanon ahead of May 19 Republican Primary
Clovis Crane will officially kick off his campaign for Pennsylvania State Senate with a community event on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Republican Club.
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[Column] Taxpayers are paying a ‘legacy tax’ for public notices
With a vote on House Bill 1291 potentially days away, Pennsylvania digital publishers are urging lawmakers to reject legislation that protects a print media monopoly at taxpayers’ expense.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Easter at St. Luke’s: An invitation to all
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church announces services for Holy Week and Easter.
Iodine-131 detections at county landfill nothing out of the ordinary, experts say
Radioactive isotopes from cancer treatments and medical imaging are regularly detected and disposed of at the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority under strict state guidelines designed to protect workers, neighbors, and the environment.
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Letterman legacy: Bartals entrenched in the history of Lebanon County athletics
The Bartal family has amassed 80 varsity letters at Lebanon while adding another 73 across other county schools.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of March 27 to March 29
This weekend in Lebanon County, events include egg hunts, the Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show, and live performances, among others.
Cooperative nurseries supply trout for Lebanon County anglers
Three cooperative trout nurseries, run by Lebanon County sportsmen’s clubs, raise a combined 20,0000-plus trout to stock in area lakes and streams for local anglers.
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Lebanon City Council OKs 12th & Maple traffic light improvements
Lebanon City Council takes the first step toward a major traffic signal upgrade at 12th & Maple Streets.
No thanks, Mr. Kuhn. We don’t need a woke indoctrinating, Kooth Senator
Sponsored column by Rachel Moyer: “Our children’s futures are not for sale to the highest lobbying bidder in Harrisburg.”
PennDOT to treat a stretch of I-81 that becomes slick in rain
A section of Interstate 81 near the State Route 72 interchange that has been the site of numerous accidents during rainstorms will have high-friction surface treatment this spring.
We’d like to hear your memories of Lebanon County’s playgrounds
LebTown is asking readers to share their memories of Lebanon County playgrounds, from the community-built castle at Optimist Memorial Park in the 1990s to the newly dedicated Wengert Memorial Park in 2025.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 23
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of March 23, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
11th annual TruckTrek expands to showcase Palmyra businesses
This year’s TruckTrek will take place on May 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but organizers are looking to expand it into a town-wide affair.
Master Gardeners of Lebanon County schedule annual plant sale on May 2
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Lebanon County will hold their annual Plant Sale & Garden Faire on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Food Truck Flex brings over 20 food trucks to Coleman Memorial Park for a day of food, family fun, and community
Food lovers and families alike are invited to attend Food Truck Flex on Saturday, April 4, 2026, a lively community event featuring over 20 food trucks and mobile food vendors.
[Column] No thanks, we don’t need a Pace-O-Matic Senator
Sponsored column by Mike Kuhn: “Lebanon County’s vote matters, but it is not for sale.”
Blotter: Forgery, defiant trespass, hit-and-runs, attempted motor vehicle theft
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 23
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon County Commissioners act on environmental, beautification projects
Lebanon County Commissioners provide grant funding for 10 countywide improvement projects, issue a proclamation, and agree to send a letter of support for an environmental project during a busy March 19 meeting.
CTC proposes 3.72% spending increase, Lebanon says district might withdraw
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center’s Joint Operating Committee faces a funding dispute among six school districts over how to split costs for a building renovation or replacement estimated at up to $123.26 million.
Lebanon County Republican Committee endorses 2026 party candidates
The Republican party in Lebanon County announced its endorsed candidates for the 2026 election cycle.
Weekend Forecast: Temps feel the part of spring, light showers Friday evening
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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What is the impact of a free press? Here’s why longtime Lebanon County resident Mary Huber donated to our Civic Impact Reporting Fund:
The term “free press” is bantered around frequently. But do most know the true impact of what a free press means? Or better yet, what the impact would be if it disappears; especially local press like LebTown.
Local newspapers, since their inception, have been watchdogs over issues that affect the communities they serve. Questioning those who govern in these communities informs the public and helps to safeguard our democratic way of life.
Hedge funds acquisitions of local newspapers have been disastrous to the vitality of a free press by decimating staff which, in turn, limits the ability to report on meetings, whether they be school board, county commissioner, city council, township supervisors and the list goes on. Who will be the watchdog?
I may not agree with the bent LebTown takes at times, but the mere fact that I can disagree and my disagreement will be published strengthens the concept of a free press. Thank you, LebTown for persevering and being the watchdog for Lebanon County.
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County commissioners asked to change notification process for mail-in ballots
Lebanon County Commissioners were asked Thursday to change timing of notification process for mail-in ballots containing errors on the envelope.
We saved you a bite: Henry P. Robeson House Stand (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: This Berks County restaurant brings some of its signature menu offerings to the Lebanon Valley.
Lebanon couple brings Dominican street food scene to South 8th Street as Bytes
Bytes Dominican Flavors started with the owners selling food they made at home, but about a year ago, they opened the brick and mortar restaurant at 27 S. 8th St.
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.
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