Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
November 2019
đź”— Woman celebrates 101st birthday thanks to life-saving brain surgery
A Lebanon woman celebrated her 101st birthday all thanks to a team of doctors who decided to defy the odds.
Posted inHistory
A long-lost Colebrook church and the American saint who founded it
A solitary monument along Route 117 is all that’s left to remind us of the Colebrook church founded by the first male American to be canonized, St. John Neumann.
Posted inNews
Commissioners approve changes in DA’s office, green light first “C-PACE” project
With Thursday’s vote, Pier Hess would now become District Attorney in the event that sitting DA Dave Arnold wins the SD-48 special election.
đź”— Why a Lebanon County community elected a new township supervisor by way of write-in votes (Paywall)
The Lebanon Daily News looks into how a write-in campaign in Millcreek Township got a Newmanstown man elected as a new township supervisor.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
West Lebanon Rutter’s to open Jan. 15 boasting ‘beer cave’ and ‘gaming room’
The convenience chain is looking to make 50 hires in the coming months.
Posted inNews
Charges likely to be reduced for Jackson Township farmer Tim Getz
A tentative plan is in place for the charges against Tim Getz to be reduced and potentially dismissed entirely following an ARD program.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Michael Schroeder to hold campaign kickoff in Annville Town Square Saturday
Michael Schroeder, Democratic nominee for the Jan. 14 state senatorial special election, is holding a campaign kickoff and rally Nov. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. in Annville Town Square.
Posted inSponsored Content
Entrepreneurs could win $5,000 [Paid Press Release]
THE CENTER for Entrepreneurial Excellence is looking for entrepreneurs to participate in THE GREAT Lebanon County PITCH to present business ideas.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Expanded truck parking at Lawn Service Plaza set to open Monday
77 new truck parking spots will be available for use at Lawn Service Plaza as early as next week.
Posted inHistory
Matchbook mix-up: a Lebanon genius is finally getting credit for his invention
Joshua Pusey is typically credited as the inventor the matchbook back in 1892, but Lebanon businessman and inventor Charles Bowman also holds a claim to the title.
Posted inPeople & Places
Don’t worry, the spotted lanternfly won’t affect your Christmas tree
The pesky spotted lanternfly isn’t likely to grinch up the holidays for anyone bringing a live or fresh-cut Christmas tree into their homes this winter.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon Salvation Army to hold Red Kettle Campaign kickoff at Farmers Market Saturday
The Lebanon Salvation Army will kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Farmers Market.
đź”— Residents speak out against proposed 1 million square-foot warehouses in East Hanover Township
East Hanover Township supervisors heard a proposal for two warehouses near Interstate 81 that would total more than 1 million square feet. While the developer says it fits the township's zoning, many residents disagreed.
Posted inNews
Zidik re-concedes City Council to Keller, tweaks to new voting system considered
Democrat Amy Keller’s narrow margin in a Lebanon City Council race will likely hold.
