Join the celebration as hundreds of Polar Bears, Cubs, and spectators ring in the New Year by taking the plunge and raising funds for people with disabilities living in Lebanon County.
December 2021
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Welcome home! Christmas Services at St. Luke’s [Paid Press Release]
St. Luke’s invites you to our Christmas Services this year.
Posted inNews
Commissioners respond to GOP move over property tax increase; plan in works for past year, defended as fiscally sound
Sixty-five members of the county’s Republican committee presented Thursday a letter voicing their strong opposition to the proposed 18-percent property tax increase in the county’s $123.9 million 2022 budget.
Posted inLebTown Announcements
LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays: We’ll be back in your inbox next year
LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays, and this year we’re going to take a bit more time off than normal.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Cloudy & mild Friday; wet Saturday; chilly Sunday
Happy Friday! Here’s your weekend forecast from Lebanon County Weather.
Posted inEducation
Local school districts update mask guidance following Pa. Supreme Court ruling
This regaining of local control means that many districts have reverted back to their previously approved Health and Safety Plans, which allowed for optional masking for staff and students rather than mandated masking.
Posted inPeople & Places
Local Christmas display enthusiast lands ‘dream job’ at National Christmas Center
Lebanon County local Darrel Moyer has long had a passion for Christmas decorating, and he is now putting that passion to work at the National Christmas Center of Pennsylvania, where he got a job in July.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (Dec. 19-Dec. 25)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Raven
This week’s pet is Raven, owned by Michelle Shanaman of Myerstown.
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Blue Christmas service at St. Luke’s [Paid Press Release]
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, S. 6th Street, Lebanon, will hold a special “Blue Christmas Service” on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania redistricting: New proposed maps for state House, Senate districts released
The public will now have 30 days to provide feedback on the maps.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Hershey shifts fulfillment jobs to massive new Annville warehouse
Some job reductions planned for Hershey’s GXO-operated Palmyra warehouse, but all employees affected are expected to be able to transfer to Hershey’s new Annville facility.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Quittapahilla Audubon Society announces upcoming events for 2022
After resuming field trips this fall, Quittapahilla Audubon Society has announced its next round of free events open to the public through the end of March 2022.
Posted inEducation
LVC Arnold Art Gallery receives $1.5 million gift for endowed directorship
The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at Lebanon Valley College will receive a new $1.5 million gift from its namesake donor to create a new endowed gallery directorship position, the college announced Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Lebanon man wanted by police; said to have fled arrest in white pickup
34-year-old Victor Rivera, of Lebanon, remains at large heading into Thursday, Dec. 16, following an alleged violent escape from the Lebanon County Sheriff’s Office on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 14.
