Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
February 2021
Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation opens scholarship applications [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from any Lebanon County senior that currently attends one of Lebanon County’s public or private schools or the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center.
Lebanon Federal Credit Union recognizes South Lebanon Elementary’s Melissa Hess as county Teacher of the Year
One student’s memories of a caring and patient teacher were responsible for that teacher recently being named “Teacher of the Year,” a recognition sponsored by the Lebanon Federal Credit Union.
🔗 Lebanon County police officer arrested for alleged involvement in U.S. Capitol riots
A North Cornwall Township Police officer has been arrested in connection to the riots at the United States Capitol.
PA guardsmen & women welcomed home in Lebanon Readiness Center ceremony
Twenty or so soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard were honored Feb. 7 at a welcome home ceremony at the Lebanon Readiness Center.
$8.5 million in rent relief is (almost) on the way for Lebanon County
County commissioners learned Thursday that Lebanon County is slated to receive nearly $8.5 million in rental relief for residents unable to pay their housing bills due to the coronavirus pandemic.
LFCU announces annual Teacher of the Year Award [Paid Press Release]
LFCU Announces their annual Teacher of the Year Award.
Pet of the Week: Lucky
This week’s pet is Lucky, owned by Jacqueline and Juan Maldonado.
Better to prevent than to react [Paid Press Release]
Addiction prevention is good public health.
Chamber to host 2021 Economic Outlook with nationally known speaker [Paid Press Release]
On Feb. 25, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, will host an online event, “2021 Economic Outlook.” The program will run from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Drier days ahead for the Lebanon Valley
While this week is busy with another storm forecast for Thursday, it appears that the coming weeks and months will continue a weather pattern that’s been present since the fall for Lebanon County — drier-than-normal conditions.
Is Lebanon County’s current water supply adequate?
For now, water levels for the City of Lebanon Authority, which provides water to 20,000 customers in central Lebanon County, are at normal levels, according to Jon Beers, Executive Director, City of Lebanon Authority.
LE’s Cupcakes and Fat Puppy Coffee Roasters open in downtown Myerstown
LE’s Cupcakes and Fat Puppy Coffee Roasters were part of a grand opening event Feb. 5 at Main Street Mercantile, Myerstown.
[Letter] Meuser trying to deflect from attempt to overturn election
Reader response to Wednesday column: “Mr. Meuser must be feeling the heat over his inane defense of his attack on the voters of Pennsylvania when he voted to void our votes this past November.”
The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on top third of earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.