The Samler Building has been making necks crane for over 125 years. Have you ever wondered about its story? Here’s our history of this iconic Lebanon building.
November 2019
Posted inEducation
Raising a Reader program underway at Jackson Elementary in Myerstown
Any parent who has ever had a problem trying to get their kids to read more will be interested in a new program for kindergarten students at Jackson Elementary School in Myerstown.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Starbucks on Quentin Road now hiring, will open this winter
The Starbucks store on Quentin Road is planned to open this winter, and employees are being hired now.
Posted inHistory
Introducing Past Calling: A new historical feature
Past Callings: this is a phrase—not so much used anymore—to describe former occupations that one had. It is also going to be the name of a new monthly feature brought to you jointly by LebTown and the Lebanon County Historical Society.
Posted inSponsored Content
JBT to add community banking branch in Robesonia [Paid Press Release]
Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) is pleased to announce plans for a new full-service community banking branch in Robesonia, PA.
Posted inNews
County Court System teams up with VA for first-in-nation guardianship program
For most Americans, it is important that our hospitalized veterans receive nothing less than the finest available care. At the Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC), that care just got a little better for some veterans thanks to an agreement with the Lebanon County Courts.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Escape, simple assault, PFA violation, retail thefts
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County votes: Incumbent commissioners re-elected, 29% turnout
Lebanon County voters—or more precisely, 29% of them—showed up yesterday to polling places and re-elected all three sitting Lebanon County Commissioners to another four-year term.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Police investigating afternoon gunshots, home believed to be target
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon off N. 7th Street in the City of Lebanon.
Posted inNews
Jonestown woman receives support after PSPCA raid, faces charges
A Jonestown woman says she’s gotten an “outpouring of support” from the community since the Pennsylvania SPCA raided her shelter and seized nearly 100 dogs and cats.
Posted inPeople & Places
Taekwondo champ Joshua Aguirre is headed to this weekend’s Toronto Open Championship
Now, Aguirre has his sights set north of the border toward this weekend’s Toronto Open Taekwondo Championships
Posted inNews
Cedar Haven Bankruptcy: Search for buyer continues, first patient care report filed
The nationwide search for a buyer has so far been unsuccessful, and a court-ordered inspection appears to have produced some minor operations concerns.
Posted inNews
Arnold announces pause from SD-48 campaign trail following surgery
Dave Arnold, the GOP candidate for the 48th Senatorial District Special Election, has paused his campaign following the recent discovery and subsequent removal of a malignant brain tumor.
Posted inHistory
Finding a Lebanon connection in an unexpected place: Key West’s Fort Taylor
On a recent trip to Key West, FL, a Lebanon connection revealed itself, showing yet again the historic nature of the community we call home.
Posted inEducation
Palmyra-based robotics team bests competition at regional tournament
A Palmyra-based high school robotics team had squads place first and second at a recent regional competition held in Horsham, PA.
