Rep. Frank Ryan, R-Lebanon County, on Thursday unveiled his a 314-page House Bill 13 that is the product of five years of work and pulls in the expertise of a bipartisan working group of property tax elimination advocates.
February 2022
Posted inCrime & Safety
One dead after shooting near Lebanon Middle School; not random act, say police
A shooting Wednesday night, Feb. 23, in the vicinity of the Lebanon Middle School left one adult male dead, said Lebanon City Police in a press release Thursday morning, with suspects currently being developed.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon Countians help THON raise record-breaking amount For The Kids
Several Lebanon Countians were part of this year’s record-breaking philanthropic bonanza, taking part in a THON that was extra special due to the event having been virtual last year for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Developers of Lebanon Catholic site see need for new housing in Lebanon, face zoning hurdles in realizing 326-unit plan
A Lancaster-based developer has a big vision for the site of the former Lebanon Catholic School, but faces zoning hurdles that may see the development plans significantly changed prior to being realized.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
I’m not a diva, but I have to eat (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
Located in the central part of the first floor of the Lebanon Farmers Market, Diva’s Have To Eat was the Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ stop for today’s review.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations when troopers kill, injure
While the State Police agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on a state oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.
🔗 “Pocket Neighborhood” gets the green light as supervisors finalize affordable housing plans
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors gave final approval to Community Homes of Lebanon County’s plan to build a “pocket neighborhood” development in a vacant tract north of East Guilford Street.
🔗 Wawa vs. Sheetz: Results from my ultimate Pa. convenience store taste-test
Lebanon native and former LebTown correspondent Asha Prihar looks into the very different offerings of Wawa and Sheetz for Philadelphia news website BillyPenn.com.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania Supreme Court picks congressional map put forth by state voters
The court selected the map submitted by the Carter petitioners, a group of Pennsylvania voters who brought a lawsuit asking the state courts to take over the congressional redistricting process.
Posted inLebTown Announcements
Celebrating local roots in 2022: LebTown features, Historical Society events, and more
Thanks to the strong support of our members, the LebTown newsroom is excited to begin publishing longer historical features again beginning in March.
Posted inNews
Mike Kuhn officially becomes county commissioner at brief Tuesday ceremony
In a short, simple courtroom ceremony, Michael Kuhn became a Lebanon County Commissioner, filling the vacancy created by the December death of William E. Ames, Jr.
Posted inSponsored Content
Daniel P. Morrissey achieves Circle of Success recognition at Ameriprise Financial [Paid Press Release]
To earn this achievement, Private Wealth Advisor Daniel P. Morrissey established himself as one of Ameriprise Financial’s top advisors.
Posted inNews
Mike Kuhn to be sworn in Tuesday as Lebanon County Commissioner
Mike Kuhn will be sworn in as the latest Lebanon County Commissioner Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Lebanon County Courthouse.
Posted inCrime & Safety
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Posted inPeople & Places
Do you recall the great Palmyra golf ball mystery? Was it ever resolved?
It’s been 18 months since LebTown first reported on Palmyra’s golf ball mystery. It doesn’t appear to have been solved.
