National Guard training wing at Ft. Indiantown Gap takes delivery of latest version of iconic Black Hawk helicopter.
July 2021
Posted inPeople & Places
[Photo Story] LebTown tours the Chestnut Street Log House
The Chestnut Street Log House will be open Wednesdays in August from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are always open by appointment.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
At Lebanon Area Fair, beauty is in the eye of the photographer
More than 300 images were entered in the photography contest, which was about half as many as were entered in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Franklin and Smokey
This week’s pets are Franklin and Smokey, owned by Hope Wentling, of Lebanon.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (Aug. 1-Aug. 7)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
Posted inCrime & Safety
Lebanon fugitive, on the run since 2020, shot and killed by U.S. Marshal in Tioga County
Robert P. Uhler, a fugitive since Septmber 2020, died from “more than one” gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, according to reports.
Posted inJob Listings
Lebanon County Job Listings: July 30
Now hiring in Lebanon County: Poplar Run Retirement Living Community is looking for a cook & United Way of Lancaster County needs a bi-lingual IR specialist!
Posted inNews
Tracking Pa.’s pandemic spending, by the numbers
Many emergency requests were straightforward, some led to scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, and others were downright curious.
Posted inNews
Thousands of Pa. households still waiting for rental relief as eviction ban nears its end
As local governments and nonprofits race to distribute $870 million in federal funding for rent and utility relief, just 17% of that money has reached desperate tenants.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
[Photo Story] A lot of bull, and horses too, at Lebanon Area Fair rodeo
Monday night, the track at the Lebanon Area Fair was the site of a rodeo, featuring 22 bull entries and 50 barrel entries. Here are LebTown’s photo highlights of the event.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Endangering the welfare of children, assault with weapon, burglary
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Business owner Pam Shirk named Main Street manager for Lebanon’s downtown
The Lebanon Foundation announced Lebanon business owner Pam Shirk as the Main Street manager for Downtown Lebanon.
Posted inPeople & Places
‘The Chocolate Town Special’ remembers Hershey the way it was
“The Chocolate Town Special” re-debuted to rave reviews from a new audience July 9 at the Derry Township Historical Society’s Museum at 40 Northeast Drive in Hershey. The intricate N-scale – or 1 to 160 proportion to actual size – model train display will be exhibited through December.
Posted inSponsored Content
Come join our Y Family! [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA wants you to join our family whether it is as a member or as staff!
Posted inHistory
The stories behind six lesser-known historical markers that can be found in Lebanon County
How many of Lebanon County’s 32 roadside historical markers are you familiar with? From a Revolutionary War outpost to a unique renting arrangement involving roses, here are six that we’re betting you haven’t heard about before.
