One Lebanon County woman is dead after being struck by a car while retrieving her mail. Jill Staub, 51, died at the scene, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash occurred around 3:49 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the intersection of U.S. 22 and Racehorse Drive in East Hanover Township.
August 2023
Posted inPeople & Places
49th Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show lauded as anticipation for ‘Year of the Arts’ rises
The art show attracted over 200 artists and 10,000 visitors from near and far to celebrate creative expression and craftsmanship.
Posted inSports
Annville-Cleona football defies odds, rebounds despite graduation losses
Despite significant player losses from graduation, Annville-Cleona’s football program, under the leadership of Matt Gingrich, continues to demonstrate resilience by fielding a competitive team, emphasizing quality over quantity, and focusing on daily improvement.
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Trick-or-Treat in Lebanon County will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31
The Lebanon County Chiefs of Police Association and the City of Lebanon have announced that Trick-or-Treat will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Posted inHistory
Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 1)
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s fictional “Anne of Green Gables” parallels the real-life story of Anne Caroline Coleman, whose rich family history stretches from the late 18th to the 20th century in America, intersecting with prominent figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and the Habersham family of Georgia, illuminating her family’s influential role in American history.
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Early 2024 opening targeted for new Sheetz in North Cornwall Township
Sheetz will be opening its latest location in Lebanon County in the earlier part of 2024, according to a spokesperson.
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ELCO football team starts 2023 season with record turnout and high hopes
As ELCO football enters the 2023 season, they boast their largest roster ever in Bob Miller’s decade-plus as head coach with 67 players, prepare to unveil a new turf field, and aim to cement their standing in one of the state’s top leagues, Lancaster-Lebanon Section 4.
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Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces
Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.
🔗 Vape business sues Lancaster County DA, Drug Task Force over seizure of THC-laced hemp products
A Lebanon County-based vape shop is suing Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams and four members of the Lancaster County Drug Task Force, claiming they seized tens of thousands of dollars in THC-laced products without cause during raids in April.
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.
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Refund ‘in the mail’ for Ono residents charged for Jonestown post office boxes
Although Ono residents will receive a refund for post office boxes at the Jonestown post office, there’s still no resolution to having mail delivery returned to the tiny town.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Myerstown man turns to GoFundMe to help fund trap-neuter-release program
A local advocate of a countywide Trap-Neuter-Return program in Lebanon County is running a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for his efforts.
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Transportation survey results outline pressing concerns on local roadways
The results of a recent statewide transportation survey are in, and a Lebanon County planning official says he is pleased with the input received from local residents.
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Borough Council seeks solutions to abandoned vehicles in Myerstown
Myerstown is seeking solutions to the problem of abandoned vehicles in the borough, which it currently does not have a means to address without a local police force.
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Governor Dick board addresses criticism in report given to county commissioners
Three Governor Dick Park board members presented a report to the Lebanon County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 16, that was based on questions posed by the Friends of Governor Dick organization at a public meeting before the commissioners in April.
