The Tower to Town 10-mile Trail Run brought 148 racers this year, for the fourth annual race hosted by The Lebanon Valley Conservancy and Community Health Council of Lebanon County.
October 2021
🔗 School board election mailing alleging ‘trickery’ is a trick, these central Pa. Democrats say
The Patriot-News’ Charles Thompson reports on the issues surrounding school board elections for the Palmyra Area School District.
Posted inNews
Newer technologies will upgrade 911 Center, enhance public safety
While county residents won’t notice any differences, the changes to Lebanon County’s 911 communications system will embrace new technologies that move the county toward future capabilities and away from outdated services and technologies.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Spotted lanternfly field day on Oct. 16 for Lebanon County residents
The Lebanon County Conservation District will host a spotted lanternfly field day Oct. 16 at the Quittapahilla Educational Wetland Preserve.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Bidding for sports memorabilia opens online Oct. 25 for 21st annual Anne Fund auction
Bidding opens online at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, and ends at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (Oct. 17-Oct. 23)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
Posted inNews
Lebanon City solicits bids for demolition of historic Gingrich Memorial Pool
Nearly two years after the demolition was first approved, the City of Lebanon is now seeking bids for the complete removal of the Gingrich Memorial Pool in Coleman’s Park.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Sydney Roasting Co. café moves to Quentin Road
Zanetta Kok, who owns Sydney Roasting Co. with her husband, Kenny, said the Quentin Road site is about the same size as the previous location – 2,000 square feet or so – but is better laid out for a café.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Monster trucks to roll into the Lebanon Area Fairgrounds for one-day event
The Renegade Monster Truck Tour is holding a one-day show at the Lebanon Area Expo Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 6.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
Hauz ’O Hoagies: A sandwich in the valley, fuhgeddaboudit (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics review Hauz ‘O Hoagies, a Campbelltown sub shop.
Posted inNews
See the reasons why Pennsylvania’s legislature paid millions to outside law firms in 2019 and 2020 (FULL LIST)
Spotlight PA sorted through thousands of heavily redacted documents to reveal how the legislature spends your tax dollars on private lawyers.
Posted inNews
A full guide to Pennsylvania’s 2021 Supreme Court election and other appellate judicial races
The decisions handed down by the Commonwealth, Superior, and Supreme Courts impact everyday Pennsylvanians “probably more so than a legislator.”
Posted inNews
A basic guide to vetting your local candidates in Pennsylvania’s 2021 school board elections
These races are more contentious than ever, but getting information on candidates and who is funding them is difficult. Use Spotlight PA’s step-by-step guide to find the information you need.
Posted inSponsored Content
Lebanon Valley Chamber offices are moving October 18 [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce is moving its offices to 989 Quentin Road, Lebanon during the week of October 18th. A ribbon-cutting and open house are scheduled for November 3.
