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August 2018
Posted inNews
How much hotter is Lebanon than when you were born?
The New York Times has an interactive feature up today that lets you explore how much hotter your hometown is today than when you were born.
Posted inNews
Branch from centuries-old elm tree falls in Lebanon City
Overnight the Lebanon City Fire Department led cleanup of a large fallen branch from an elm tree in downtown Lebanon that neighbors say was over 300 years old. The tree caused damage to two houses and a van.
🔗 ‘Deeply disturbing’: Mentally ill man spent four years in Lebanon prison without trial
Isolated, medicated, and picking up additional charges while he waits for a trial that isn’t coming. How a man coming to Philhaven for treatment ended up at Lebanon County Correctional Facility—for years.
Posted inHistory
Where was the Good Samaritan Hospital’s first site in Lebanon?
Thanks to a Facebook post by Katoora Rohrer, we were reminded of a great piece of Lebanon history – 711 Chestnut Street.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Come see ‘Bearing Time’ exhibition curated by a local artist at next week’s First Friday at the Art Council
Following up August’s exhibit of Lancaster artist Stew Bradley, the Arts Council is gearing up for the September First Friday, which will take place next week September 7th in the group’s space at 770 Cumberland.
Posted inNews
Volunteer suspected of embezzlement from multiple area youth sports groups, no charges yet
According to a report by the Lebanon Daily News, a case of embezzlement discovered in the books of the Ebenezer-Union Canal Soccer Club may be one in a string of fraudulent activity carried out by an as-of-yet unnamed volunteer.
🔗 Investigation into theft of thousands from local youth sports organizations confirmed
Although no charges have been filed yet, a former Ebenezer Union Canal Soccer Club board member is under investigation for allegedly withdrawing thousands of dollars from the organization account.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Fredericksburg getting ready to host 27th Hinkelfest
A fundraiser for the community since 1991, Hinkelfest celebrates two things: Fredericksburg’s Pennsylvania Dutch roots and the importance of the chicken (or Hinkel, in PA Dutch) for local jobs.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Kauffman’s Produce is leaving the Lebanon Farmers Market
In Facebook posts yesterday, Kauffman’s Produce and the Lebanon Farmers Market announced a parting of ways with the locally-based produce vendor discontinuing operations at the market location.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Meyerstown celebrating sestercentennial with Weekend at the Park
Meyerstown continues its sestercentennial celebration this weekend with a full slate of activities and attractions at Meyerstown Park commemorating the rich heritage of this portion of eastern Lebanon County
Posted inUpcoming Events
Getting ready for Friday’s Cedar Bowl XLVII, a game with decades of history
The 47th Cedar Bowl will be held 7pm Friday at Lebanon Stadium.
Posted inNews
LVC kicks off 152nd year by dedicating new Arnold Health Professions Pavilion, holds convocation today
As part of fall convocation activities, Lebanon Valley College just celebrated the official opening of its new Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion.
Posted inUpcoming Events
All about this weekend’s 28th annual Civil War reenactment at Union Canal Tunnel Park
We’ve got all the details about the 28th annual Civil War Weekend taking place Saturday and Sunday against the scenic backdrop of Union Canal Tunnel Park.
🔗 Cedar Bowl alumni reflect on game’s history, impact on players and community
Pat Huggins put together a captivating oral history of the Cedar Bowl football game held each fall between Cedar Crest and Lebanon high schools.
