Reminder: Free Christmas Day meals will be available at Lebanon County Christian Ministries. The meal will be available at LCCM’s 250 S. 7th Street building from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec. 25).
December 2021
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Theft, overdose, drug possession, firearm all other offenses, harassment
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Local generosity breathes new life into dilapidated basketball court in Annville
To date, Rooney has raised about $35,000 to resurface and repurpose what was once a Kiwanis Club-funded court. Over the past nine months, those dollars have paid for new basketball backboards and rims, a new surface and paint job that allows for the addition of two pickleball playing areas, and a good section of fencing.
Posted inNews
Court battle over Pa. GOP’s subpoena of sensitive voter data centers on legislative power vs. privacy
In questioning, the Republican judges appeared hesitant to interfere in the legislature, while Democrats probed whether there were any limits to its ability to access private information.
Posted inNews
House GOP advances amended Pennsylvania congressional map before public can analyze it
The map approval process drew criticism from fair district advocates, Democrats, and at least one Republican, who said there was no need to act before additional public input.
🔗 Downtown Lebanon plans Bologna Drop for New Year’s Eve; all invited (Updated)
New details released on New Year’s Eve street closures, parking restrictions, and a new public ceremony at 3:00 p.m. unveiling the bologna.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Target confirms it will open in former Kmart sometime in 2022
Target confirms it will open its first Lebanon County store in 2022.
Posted inNews
City of Lebanon announces holiday schedule
The City of Lebanon has announced its 2021 holiday schedule.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
The Final Judgement: ‘The Doughnut Wars’ (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
LVFC announces the winners of their series “The Doughnut Wars,” where they compared donuts found throughout the Lebanon Valley.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania revises Confederate markers, recasts forces as “enemy” soldiers
Pennsylvania has revised or removed historical markers and plaques about the Confederacy amid a nationwide reckoning over how the army is remembered.
🔗 Central Pennsylvania man springs into action following deadly Kentucky tornado
Rodney Weber, a Lebanon County resident and volleyball coach, watched like many in horror, witnessing families lose everything. Fueled by compassion, he decided to find a way to help.
Posted inSponsored Content
‘Tis the season for extra awards at Lebanon Federal Credit Union [Paid Press Release]
If you do not have a Visa Credit Card with LFCU, now might be the best time to apply! Earn double awards points from now until the end of the year!
Posted inNews
Fort Indiantown Gap begins work on new main gate and visitors center
Fort Indiantown Gap announced on Monday, Dec. 13, that preliminary work on the first of two planned access control points has officially begun.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Transit launches Route 88 to service DHL/Hershey warehouse
In the works for the past eight months, Lebanon Transit opened up service on its newest line, Route 88, on Monday, Nov. 22.
Posted inNews
City Council confirms no tax hike in 2022, OKs union contract
Lebanon City Council passed a resolution on Dec. 13 keeping property tax rates for 2022 where they’ve been since 2016.
