The museum at Perseverance Fire Company, believed to be the only one of its kind in Lebanon County, displays a range of historic firefighting gear, including a wooden hand pumper from the early 1800s and a fire bell from a 1922 Model-T Ford fire engine.
October 2023
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Lebanon native Alex Stanilla releases ‘Savior,’ his latest retro-pop single
Singer-songwriter Alex Stanilla has released his new retro-pop track “Savior,” inspired by a psychedelic dream and out today.
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After 23 years, Ed Brensinger retires as roadmaster of North Lebanon Township
Following a 23-year career as roadmaster of North Lebanon Township, Ed Brensinger’s resignation letter was accepted Monday.
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Documentary ‘The Dutchmen’ brings LVC’s greatest athletic feat back to life
On homecoming weekend, the Lebanon Valley College community came together to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s 1993-94 Division Three national championship 30 years later.
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Master Watershed Stewards to host educational bike tour along Susquehanna
Nature lovers have a chance to combine cycling with learning in the “Water Ways on Wheels” bike tour, a new initiative by the Master Watershed Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna.
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Computer company is a Lebanon County staple for over four decades
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Lebanon County’s Optical Storage Solutions, Inc. continues to innovate, providing software solutions for municipal governments to store and access records electronically.
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Records Alert program launched in Lebanon County
Lebanon County has launched a Records Alert program to prevent potential property fraud and promote education among property owners.
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N. Lebanon Township creates committee to consider regional police force
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to form a Regional Police Development Committee consisting of Supervisors Gary Heisey and Ardy Snook, Chief of Police Tim Knight, and Township Manager Lori Books.
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Which Pa. counties are receiving the most opioid settlement money — and why
Opioid payments for county governments and county district attorney offices equaled about $6.50 per resident across the state last year. But there were big differences.
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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 inPeople & Places
Congregations merge at 2 historic Lutheran churches in Lebanon city
Two Lebanon city churches – one more than 200 years old, the other over a century – have merged into a single congregation.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Ed Hoover, cofounder of House Proud [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa speaks with Ed Hoover of House Proud about his vision for a beautiful Lebanon.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Benefit auction on Nov. 5 will raise funds for Lebanon city’s police K-9 program
It’s been nearly a year since Apollo, the only serving police dog in Lebanon city, retired. Now, advocates of the K-9 program are hoping a silent auction next month will raise much of the needed funding to put another deputized dog on the streets.
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ELCO Raiders football program has Bob Miller’s fingerprints all over it
For ELCO, this season’s winning ways are an off-shoot of its character.
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Cornwall Manor celebrates Founders Day
Cornwall Manor hosted its annual Founders Day event on Thursday, October 12. The event recognized friends who play an important role in the retirement community’s founding as well as those who have supported the Cornwall Manor community through its 74 years of ministry to older adults.
