A 32-year-old Levittown man was arrested without incident Tuesday night by Fort Indiantown Gap Police and Pennsylvania State Police, and taken into custody within 30 minutes of the Gap police being notified of the suspect’s presence near the 17,000-acre military base at the northern part of the county.
January 2024
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Bill to rename 8th Street post office for fallen police officer passes in U.S. House
A bill designating Lebanon’s 8th Street post office in honor of city police Lt. William D. Lebo has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data
After over a year of data collection, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank released its 2023 Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping report Jan. 18.
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Celebrate Presidents Day with 300 lbs. of cherry pies at Lebanon Farmers Market
The Community of Lebanon Association is celebrating Presidents Day this year with 300 pounds of cherry pie, and anyone who wants a slice — or a whole pie, for that matter — should get their orders in.
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Weavertown Fire Company acknowledges donations of support from the community
Weavertown Fire Company is recognizing local donors whose support is vital to keep the volunteer company operating.
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Lebanon County Girl Scout named member of 2024 Gold Award class
A Cedar Crest High School senior who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten is celebrating earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.
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Co-chairs named for American Heart Association’s 2024 Lebanon Heart Ball
A Lebanon County native and his wife have been named co-chairs of this year’s Lebanon Heart Ball by the American Heart Association.
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Gov. Shapiro is pitching more funding for Pa.’s struggling transit systems
Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.
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Local court decision halts N. Annville solar farm; one party vows to appeal
A developer’s plan for an 858-acre solar energy farm in North Annville Township suffered a setback on Jan. 26 when a local judge denied its request for a conditional use under the township’s zoning law.
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N. Cornwall, N. Lebanon agree to 50/50 split for proposed regional police charter
Representatives from North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships informally agreed to a 50/50 apportionment split for the proposed regional police charter in a meeting Jan. 25.
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Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging announces three community events
LCAAA recently released details on its winter party lunch, its Mornings Out! breakfasts, and its Generations of Pride dinners.
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Good Samaritan Hospital ranked top critical care hospital in Pennsylvania
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was ranked as the top critical care hospital in Pennsylvania and the third-best coronary intervention hospital in the state.
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Northern Lebanon girls basketball led by Battistelli family
The Battistelli siblings, Ken, Gina, and Chris, have turned the Northern Lebanon girls basketball program into a family affair, leading the team to a 15-2 record this season.
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Lebanon County Republican women’s club will host forum for GOP candidates
The Lebanon County Council of Republican Women will host its annual Republican Candidates Night on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Heisey’s Diner.
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Opening ceremony planned for annual Flags for Heroes event in Myerstown
The borough of Myerstown is again planning the annual Flags for Heroes celebration to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers, first responders, and community heroes.
