The newly opened Chestnut Street Community Center in Lebanon, founded by Dave and Laurie Funk, provides a collaborative space for community services, including the Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, a community education center, and two resident churches.
August 2024
Posted inCrime & Safety
Police seek help identifying Palmyra hit-and-run suspect
Western Lebanon County Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a hit-and-run accident which took place Sunday evening at Sheetz in Palmyra.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUIs, theft of motor vehicles, drug possession, evading arrest
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 5
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Lebanon County Commissioners tighten hotel tax grant guidelines
Lebanon County Commissioners made a key change to their hotel tax grant program to ensure the fund remains solvent.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
It’s time to vote for your favorite entry in Lebanon Transit’s ‘Name the Bus’ survey
It’s time to name the buses.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
[Photo Story] Lebanon 4-H Friends Club showcases 2023-24 projects
Youth aged 8 to 18 showcased projects they’ve completed in the last year of participation in the 4-H Friends Club at a roundup event Thursday, Aug. 1.
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Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (July 16 to July 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of July. Sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate.
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Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Bead and Jewelry Show returns August 16-18
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.
🔗 Pa. National Guard soldiers prepare to deploy to Middle East: ‘It’s a mixture of nerves and excitement’
The soldiers and their family members were recognized on Sunday morning during a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap.
🔗 I-81 North reopens after fatal crash involving three tractor-trailers in Lebanon County
Exit 85 on Interstate 81 North has reopened after being shut down early Saturday morning due to a fatal crash in Lebanon County.
🔗 Abandoned Rapho Township hotel is up for tax sale [Lancaster Watchdog]
An abandoned Hampton Inn at Route 72 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Rapho Township is up for tax sale in an online auction that closes Sept. 16 even as a potential buyer has plans before the township that could revitalize the building.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Thunderstorms and temperatures in the 90s expected
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 4. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Myerstown Dunkin’ will offer ‘free coffee for a year’ coupons to 100 customers
Dunkin’ will offer free coffee to the first 100 customers at its grand opening in Myerstown on August 3, with festivities including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $500 donation to the local community library.
