Bell & Evans has acquired a 62.69 acre property next to its existing chicken plant in Fredericksburg.
May 2023
Posted inEducation
ELCO expansion and renovation project modernizes high school, adds STEM wing
ELCO High School is getting an expansion, facelift and other improvements that, district officials told LebTown, were long overdue.
Posted inNews
Main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap near completion
Although the exact timeline and dates are still in flux, construction of the main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap is nearing completion.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Your guide to the warehouses under construction in South Annville Twp.
Nearly 3 million square feet of warehouse space has opened or is under construction now in South Annville Township, with another 2.5 million square feet already planned. Here’s your guide to Lebanon County’s newest industrial park.
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JBT celebrating 150th anniversary with Community Fun Day
JBT’s 150th Anniversary Community Fun Day is open to everyone and takes place on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon as part of the 33rd Annual Union Canal Days.
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Shapiro signs first bill, expands Pa. health insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.
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Here’s why party affiliation can be misleading in local Pa. elections
For decades, Pa. school board candidates have been able to run in both parties. But as races get more partisan, some lawmakers want to change that.
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 inEducation
High schoolers test knowledge of natural resources at Lebanon County Envirothon
Lebanon County high school students competed in the annual Envirothon, testing their knowledge of natural resources, with the winning team, Palmyra Envirovengers, advancing to the state competition.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle hosts free Cinco de Mayo Slow Ride; RSVP not required
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle, a program of the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition, invites the community to join its Cinco de Mayo Slow Ride on May 5 at 6 p.m.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County LGBTQ+ community forum set at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 22 S. 6th St. in Lebanon, will host a community forum on Thursday, May 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to address the needs of the local LGBTQ+ community.
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Senator Gebhard pushes bill requiring financial literacy class in PA schools
Senator Chris Gebhard pushes for a bill to mandate a half-credit financial literacy course for high school students in Pennsylvania, aiming to equip them with essential money management skills for adulthood.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Paul Zerman, owner of AA Comics and Cards [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa speaks with Paul Zerman, the owner of AA Comics And Cards in Downtown Lebanon.
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Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts announces schedule for 2023 season
The public is invited to the 2023 Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts series. Other than Strictly Platonic, which is a benefit show for the Tabernacle, all shows are pay what you want and will be held rain or shine starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Mt. Gretna.
🔗 Lebanon man sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually exploiting a child
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Rankin, age 36, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 27, 2023, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually exploiting a child.
