The Lafayette Hotel, one of Lebanon’s oldest establishments, has a rich history dating back to 1891, with various owners and transformations, and continues to operate as a rooming home today.
September 2023
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
‘Sell your bike and chase your dream’: Man’s journey to become business owner
Jazzie Battle shared his journey from having $6 to his name to having two businesses: Poncho’s Backyard Grubbin’ and Rome’s Rentals.
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September events lined up at Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds
This September, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds in Lebanon County, PA, is hosting a diverse array of events ranging from consignment sales and craft fairs to holistic expos and auto shows.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania removes email database of public employees
The public can no longer use an online search of public employee emails after the state removed it due to security concerns.
Posted inHistory
Bucher Meeting House celebrates 150 years two years late due to pandemic
The historic Bucher Meeting House in South Lebanon Township, near Cornwall, will mark its 150th anniversary with a commemorative event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10.
Posted inEducation
Penn State Extension will again offer bilingual food safety certification
This fall, Penn State Extension will again be offering ServSafe Food Safety Manager courses in both Spanish and English.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Quittapahilla Audubon Society shares plans for fall programs and outings
The Quittapahilla Audubon Society is kicking off its 2023/2024 year with a roster of enlightening programs and field trips designed for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Fall Libations Trail begins Sept. 16 at CLA Music & Brew Fest; runs through Nov. 11
After a roaring success this spring with over 3,000 check-ins, Visit Lebanon Valley’s Libations Trail is set to make a spirited return this fall on Saturday, September 16.
Posted inHistory
Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 3)
The marriage of Anne Caroline Coleman and Archibald Rogers was the merger of two great fortunes.
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Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA to host Alumnae Tea Party in Lebanon County
Calling all alumnae of Girl Scouts! Join Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania at a tea party at Sycamore Spring Orchard in Jonestown, on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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 inNews
Tabletop training exercise posits a calamity at the I-78/81 interchange
A simulated major accident, known as the Hazardous Materials Functional Tabletop Training Exercise, will be conducted by public officials and emergency responders on Sept. 28 in Ono, aiming to identify gaps and improve emergency response strategies.
Posted inNews
Blotter: Barricade, homicide by vehicle while DUI, theft of motor vehicle, assault
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers (August 16 to August 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of August.
Posted inNews
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of September 4
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
