A Bethel Township couple has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after their child died while sleeping on his stomach in his crib, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
May 2025
Posted inNews
Jackson Township supervisors decline Myerstown Community Pool funding idea
The offer stated that if the township contributed $10,000 to the Myerstown Community Pool, its residents would receive the same discounted rate that borough residents get on season passes.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 9 to May 11
This weekend in Lebanon County, attend a Warrior Ride, a Mother’s Day flower sale, a documentary premiere, among other events.
Posted inPeople & Places
U.S. Marine veteran, longtime Lebanon Toys for Tots coordinator dies at age 82
Lebanon man was committed to serving his country and local residents via the Toys for Tots program in Lebanon County.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
Pasta Wars: Trattoria Fratelli (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics kick off Pasta Wars with a visit to Trat Frat on the east side of Lebanon.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] The economic power of skilled trades in Pennsylvania
“On National Skilled Trades Day, we celebrate the essential workers who keep Pennsylvania’s economy running.”
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Buffalo Wild Wings will enter Lebanon this spring with GO restaurant concept
Lebanon County’s first Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant is planned to open this spring in Suite 400 at 1960 Quentin Road in Lebanon, next to the existing Jersey Mike’s.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of May 5
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of May 5, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Posted inPeople & Places
Swatara Sojourn hits the water for 35th year of Lebanon County kayaking
A group of around 40 boaters traveled 15 miles of Swatara Creek on Saturday, picking up trash and enjoying Lebanon County nature.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Guatemalan man convicted of illegal reentry after I-81 DUI arrest (Updated)
A DUI arrest by Pennsylvania State Police in Union Township on March 23 has led to a federal charge of illegal reentry for a Guatemala national.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital receives ‘A’ rating from safety group
WellSpan has earned four “A” safety grades this spring – including one for Lebanon’s own WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital – from an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Community Library unveils seed library to encourage community growing
The Lebanon Community Library’s “seed library” is available for the community. People can take some packets of free seeds to start their own gardens.
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Tour de Lebanon Valley returns June 14: Ride for a cause and explore the scenery
Over 300 cyclists will traverse Lebanon County’s scenic routes during the Tour de Lebanon Valley on Saturday, June 14, with the event including a pre-party and supporting five local non-profits.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
Public notice law needs modernization, but newspaper bill would hurt taxpayers
LebTown publisher challenges proposed state legislation that would restrict public notice publishing rights to newspapers with historical print editions, despite digital outlets’ broader reach and lower costs.
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Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (April 16 to April 30)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of April. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
