It’s still possible that state mandates will change between now and the start of school.
July 2020
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Pet of the Week: Sookie
This week’s pet is Sookie, owned by Stephanie Speicher.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Now there’s another reason hanging out at Lebanon Community Library is cool
Of all the things that the Lebanon Community library is to so many people, it is now taking on the role of a cooling center. The idea is to provide a place for people to go to beat the summer heat.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Myerstown Borough installs first electric vehicle charging station
The charging station opened June 1 in the public parking lot at 6 E. Main Ave. EV drivers can charge at the station for a fee of $1 per hour.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Simple assault, indecent exposure, prohibited offensive weapons
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Minority-owned small businesses were largely shut out of Pa.’s first coronavirus loan program
State officials are trying again, this time with a grant program targeted at the smallest and most vulnerable operations.
Posted inNews
Lawmaker mimics top health official’s call for transgender acceptance to defend not wearing a mask
GOP Rep. Russ Diamond denied he was mocking the official, though he falsely equated being transgender to a “lifestyle choice.”
Posted inSponsored Content
Lebanon County businesses sign Chamber petition to Governor [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce asked Lebanon County businesses to sign a petition to Governor Wolf to release $12.8 million in CARES Act County Relief Block Grant funds allocated for our county.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Fentanyl toxicity named as cause of death for two men found in Quitty
Late Wednesday, City of Lebanon Police announced the results of autopsies conducted on Kenneth Santiago and Alexander Hernandez.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
With acquisition of Quentin Tavern, Funck’s restaurants continue to expand
Restauranteur Alan Funck told LebTown he plans on taking over the business in four to six weeks.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Ancestor takes over coffee shop at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
Mount Gretna Craft Brewery has partnered with Ancestor Coffeehouse & Creperie to provide new food and drink options at 2701 Horseshoe Pike.
Posted inEducation
New Annville-Cleona superintendent stepped into role mid-pandemic
Antonis stepped into the leadership role in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — and nothing about her first several weeks in the chair has been simple.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Regional elections for high court judges is a bad idea
A South Lebanon Township resident writes in regarding a proposal by state Rep. Russ Diamond to have high-court judges selected by regional instead of statewide elections.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Area Fair to present family-oriented drive-in fireworks display
The event is free to enter, however, donations to help fund the fireworks display are greatly appreciated.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
For 60+ years, the Lebanon Area Fair has been one of county’s biggest attractions
It’s the annual event of the summer, and it has been for over sixty years.
