The Lebanon Valley Food Critics found themselves down in the western end of the Valley for their penultimate stop in the Ice Cream Wars.
August 2022
Posted inPeople & Places
Lebanon County dairy princesses travel to farms, fairgrounds, and further
Since their reign began in June, Evelyn Troutman and Mackenzie Thomas have promoted dairy products and the industry throughout Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
City denies open records request for police video of Gunner shooting
The City of Lebanon denied an open records request made by LebTown for a law enforcement recording of the July 6 fatal shooting of Gunner, a 15-month-old dog, by a Lebanon police officer.
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LCCD to spray for mosquitoes in Jonestown Thursday night
The Lebanon County Conservation District will be conducting a targeted mosquito spraying operating in Jonestown on Thursday evening, Aug. 18.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Gannett-owned Lebanon Daily News has a new interim editor, also based in York
The Lebanon Daily News has a new editorial chief following the departure of Gannett’s central Pennsylvania editor.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Penn State Extension to offer strength-training program starting in September
Penn State Extension is once again kicking off a fitness program meant to help get participants into the routine of strength-training.
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Pa. lawmakers are set to get huge raises next year. They can return them, but almost nobody does.
Inflation is pushing the Pa. legislature’s annual cost-of-living adjustments even higher, with base salaries expected to exceed $100,000 in 2023.
🔗 Remains of Korean War soldier to be buried in Lebanon County
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio killed in the Korean War will be buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, officials said.
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North Lebanon supervisors approve plan for Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s and Verizon
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the preliminary/final land development plan for 2203 W. Cumberland St.
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CLA Car and Motorcycle Show planned for Aug. 21 in downtown Lebanon
The Community of Lebanon Association will host its 24th annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Cumberland Street on Sunday, Aug. 21, from noon to 4 p.m.
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The King to appear at Gretna Playhouse
The “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” will perform at the Playhouse Aug. 25-28.
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Washington Band to perform free concert at Christ Church United Church of Christ
The historic Washington Band of Annville will perform a free concert at Christ Church United Church of Christ on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m.
Posted inPeople & Places
The Mum Farm opens for fall season
The Mum Farm, located at 823 Ono Rd. in Jonestown, opened for its fall season at 9 a.m. Aug. 11.
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Pa. lawmakers weigh bill that would allow independents to vote on primary candidates
Pennsylvania has closed primary elections, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates from those parties and choose who will advance to the general.
