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Posted inNews
Lebanon County prepares for municipal primary election, emphasizes deadlines
As the municipal primary election approaches, Lebanon County reminds voters of crucial deadlines and the importance of submitting mail-in ballots correctly.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Wertz Candies is sold, and the new owners are … some more Wertzes
Lindsay and Rob Wertz are the new owners of Lebanon’s iconic downtown candy store, Wertz Candies.
Posted inEducation
CLSD super discusses support for high school after false alarm, student death
It was a difficult few days for the Cedar Crest High School community – to say the very least.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Gun shots fired, theft, DUIs, public drunkenness
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 1
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Lebanon City Council hears budget report, mayor’s State of the City (again)
The Lebanon City Council held a brisk meeting Monday, followed by a repeat of the mayor’s 2023 State of the City address.
Posted inNews
North Cornwall and North Lebanon police department merger under consideration
At their April meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to request a police regionalization study between North Cornwall and North Lebanon Townships.
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Cornwall Manor Society to host annual ‘Blooms & More Festival’ at Cornwall Manor
The community is invited to attend the Blooms & More Festival, a spring event hosted by the Cornwall Manor Society on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Posted inNews
The Pa. legislature appears to have met a tax break it doesn’t like: one for teachers, nurses, and cops
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax credit for new teachers, nurses, and cops. Republicans are skeptical.
🔗 True Life Youth Ministries break ground on $2.1 million faith-based youth center project
True Life Youth Ministries members officially broke ground on their new youth center at 1300 West Maple Street Thursday.
🔗 Lebanon County 4-H leader honored for serving 50 years
Dick Kreider was presented with this mahogany park bench in honor of his 50 years as a volunteer leader of the Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club. In the background is the barn on the farm which Kreider’s grandparents purchased in 1930.
🔗 Patriots select Cedar Crest kicker Chad Ryland with No. 112 pick
The New England Patriots selected Cedar Crest kicker Chad Ryland in the fourth round with the No. 112 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Republican committee chair says focus misplaced after Wetlands sign removal
Two weeks after an incident near the Wetlands in Bethel Township, Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman Bill Bova says public attention should be on the actual removal of signs and not the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Very wet weekend on tap, several inches of rain expected
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, April 28, to Sunday, April 30.
