Jonathan Peifer, a brick mason from Myerstown, was 19 years old when he enlisted for service in the 93rd. He was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
June 2021
Posted inUpcoming Events
First-ever Lebanon Pride festival planned for June 26
Lebanon’s Got Pride will be held at Scott Church’s “The Church” venue June 26. A tea dance and potluck will go from 1 to 4 p.m. and a drag show will begin at 7 p.m.
Posted inHistory
‘Everyone in Lebanon can be proud’ of the 93rd Regiment’s role in the Civil War
They became known as the 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, or the Lebanon Infantry, and their history has been kept alive today through organizations such as the Perseverance Fire Company and the Perseverance Band of Lebanon.
Posted inNews
It’s just routine, don’t worry: PennDOT to check Palmyra sinkhole fix on June 24
On Thursday, June 24, PennDOT will conduct a routine inspection of the major sinkhole repair it performed in 2019 on Route 422 at the east end of Palmyra.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: PFA violation, indecent assault, public drunkenness
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inNews
Wolf again vows to veto any bills that limit abortion access in Pa.
House Republicans this week passed a bill that would ban abortions on the basis of a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis as well as one on the handling of fetal remains.
Posted inNews
Pa. GOP proposes major election overhaul, including stricter voter ID and in-person early voting
The bill comes as Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country seek to tighten voting laws.
Posted inNews
Accident with garbage truck rollover leaves two in critical condition
On the morning of June 4, 2021, three employees of Waste In Time Disposal Service were in a vehicle accident around State Dr. in South Lebanon Twp.
Posted inNews
Season’s first case of West Nile Virus in Pa. documented in North Londonderry Township
The first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania were reported in 2000. Last year in Lebanon County, there were a total of 19 positive cases detected, but none in humans.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Transit expands Shared Ride Saturday service
Beginning June 12, the Lebanon Transit (LT) Shared Ride program will expand its Saturday service to the limits of Lebanon County.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Local author David Bohr promotes latest book at book signing
June 7, local author David Bohr signed copies of his latest book The Jewelry of Grace at Swatara Coffee, Co.’s Jonestown location.
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Bindi
This week’s pet is Bindi, owned by Amy and Andy DiNunzio, of Lebanon.
Posted inSponsored Content
LFCU and JBT face off in first-ever battle of the Local “Banks/CUs” head-to-head bowling competition to support Big Brothers Big Sisters [Paid Press Release]
Credit union vs. bank in a friendly bowling competition to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (June 13-June 19)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
