Replacement of a watermain on Quentin Road between the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and Colebrook Road, a project that has sometimes snarled north and southbound traffic, should be completed by Labor Day.
August 2023
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Wawa proposed for corner of routes 72 and 419 on former riding club (Updated)
Saddle up, Lebanon: A Wawa gas station and convenience store is looking to take the reins of part of the former Quentin Riding Club at the corner of state routes 72 and 419.
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Council honors Cornwall borough cop for rescuing octogenarian from burning car
Sewers, roads, and finances – staples of municipal meeting agendas – took a back seat at the Aug. 14 council meeting as Cornwall Borough honored police Officer Adrian Cann for rescuing an 80-year-old man trapped in a burning vehicle on July 1.
Posted inPeople & Places
Travis Shirk’s Cave Paint shows Lebanon continues to be hotbed for ambient rock
Lebanon is unexpectedly turning into a hub for ambient rock music, with bands like Phase Materia, Soporus, and Cave Paint, led by Travis Shirk, setting the stage for this evolving musical landscape.
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Cornwall Manor awards scholarships
Cornwall Manor’s Ralph L. Weik Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to Cornwall Manor employees and their families, awarded four $5,000 scholarships during a reception in August.
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A plan to stop diverting road dollars to Pa. State Police could be a final piece of this year’s budget
Pennsylvania gives millions of dollars meant for road and bridge repairs to the State Police each year. Lawmakers are weighing how to end those transfers.
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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‘World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich’ grabs national attention
It’s not every day that a sandwich becomes a national sensation.
Posted inUpcoming Events
September programs set for Memorial Lake State Park & Swatara State Park
Memorial Lake State Park Complex, comprising parks located in both Lebanon and Dauphin (and a small part of Schuylkill) counties, has an action-packed September schedule for nature lovers, adventurers, and families alike.
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Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Bead and Jewelry Show returns August 18-20
An international event, vendors from around the world, both wholesale and retail, will feature a variety of items including rough rock, finished fine jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, loose gemstones, cabochons, pearls, carvings, crystals, findings, tools, and much more.
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5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s event on holding local Pennsylvania officials accountable
Local government officials, whether elected or appointed, shape residents’ lives in a range of ways. Here’s how to become involved in your municipality and what to do when problems arise.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Theft of a U-Haul, assault with weapon, harassment, resisting arrest
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 14
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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South Annville Township supervisors approve Carmany Place development
At Wednesday’s meeting, South Annville Township’s Board of Supervisors concluded the conditional use application hearing for Carmany Place Apartments’ residential development project and tentatively approved the plans.
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First day of school is approaching; here are the dates that students are dreading
The bane of summer-loving kids everywhere is fast approaching.
