Ever wondered who came up with the name “Mt. Gretna?” Curious as to who the “Ann” in Annville is? Here’s the history behind the name of every township and borough in Lebanon County.
December 2020
Posted inUpcoming Events
Scott Church’s Legacy Show celebrates photography as an art form
Of all the photos he’s taken, of all the people he’s helped, of all the causes he’s gotten behind over the last 30 years, none represents who the local photographer is as a human being better than Scott Church’s Legacy Show 14.
Posted inSponsored Content
Medical care available when it seems there are no more options [Paid Press Release]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals in our community were faced with difficult financial decisions, juggling their health expenses with their basic costs of living and often coming up short.
Posted inNews
‘Mistakes were made’ at maskless election hearing held by COVID-positive lawmaker, Pa. Senate leader says
Breaking his silence, top GOP Sen. Jake Corman said his office is reviewing how the hearing was organized and executed.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Mayor hosts community conversation on police operations
Reflecting the debate over police policies and actions throughout the country, participants in Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello’s community conversation Monday night shared a wide range of perspectives.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Local youth earn first and second place in state Make It With Wool contest
COVID-19 derailed some aspects of the annual Pennsylvania Make It With Wool contest, but that didn’t stop two Lebanon County teens from taking top honors.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Fatal crash, simple assault, harassment
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
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Chamber Provides Webinar: “A Deeper Understanding of COVID-19” [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Chamber has invited Bob Dowd, Director of Lebanon County Emergency Services, to take us deeper into what we need to know to best control how COVID-19 affects us and your business.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] Lebanon County school districts shift between in-person, online, and hybrid learning
Former CLSD board member: “In the end there are a great many lessons to be learned from this pandemic.”
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Coronavirus puts $1 million dent in local EMS provider FASP’s finances
If First and Safety Patrol’s (FASP) finances were compared to a hospitalized patient’s health, its diagnosis would be in satisfactory but guarded condition.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Talking about advance care planning is uncomfortable, but Age Wave is here to help
The Age Wave Initiative Advance Care Planning Coalition seeks to spread the word, to educate people across Lebanon County about end-of-life issues.
Posted inPeople & Places
[Photo Story] A brisk stroll through Monument Park
The weather might be a bit chilly, but it’s still hard to beat a good stroll through a local park. Here’s what LebTown captured on a recent trip to Monument Park, at 8th and Lehman Streets in Lebanon.
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Lebanon County Libraries benefit from sale of local children’s book [Paid Press Release]
“The Adventures of Lebanon Lilly” children’s book is available just in time for the holidays. Pick up your copy today for just $10 at any of our Lebanon County Libraries in Palmyra, Annville, Lebanon, Myerstown, Richland, and Matthews in Fredericksburg.
