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May 2025
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LFCU celebrates first year of Annville branch with promotions and giveaways
Lebanon Federal Credit Union is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Annville branch with special promotions, giveaways, and community-focused events during the month of June.
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‘THE SEEKER: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert’ in beautiful Mount Gretna
Gretna Theatre is thrilled to kick off its 2025 summer season with THE SEEKER: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert, running June 5 through June 8.
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Lebanon County veterans deserve our support – not a devastating tax
Sponsored message from the Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association: “Veterans deserve our help, not a huge tax like is projected in legislation from state Sen. Chris Gebhard on skill games.”
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Penn State board backs plan to close 7 campuses, saying low enrollment, financials leave no other choice
The university will close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York locations after May 2027.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors reject Sheetz sidewalk waiver request
Citing safety concerns, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed not to approve a requested waiver of sidewalk requirements for the planned Sheetz at the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane at its monthly meeting Monday.
Posted inEducation
ELCO students pitch barn project to boost hands-on agriculture education
ELCO students and staff asked the community to pitch into create a barn, for students to raise livestock at the school.
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Prosecution casts doubt on recording as defendant takes stand in rape report trial
Veronika Rodriguez took the witness stand near the end of the third day of her trial on charges of making a false rape report.
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ARPA-funded project at Mount Gretna’s Soldiers Field nears completion
Mount Gretna has undergone numerous revisions in advance of the upcoming summer season.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Cornwall Borough PD patrolman Zachary Donmoyer honored with Lifesaving Award
Cornwall Police Department patrolman Zachary Donmoyer was honored with a Lifesaving Award at last week’s Cornwall Borough Council meeting.
Posted inPeople & Places
Friends group premieres documentary concerning Governor Dick Park
A new documentary highlighting efforts of the Friends of Governor Dick concerning the 1100-plus acre Governor Dick Park in southern Lebanon County aired Friday evening in Mt. Gretna.
Posted inHistory
Reminders of Mt. Gretna’s past as home to PANG are still visible to those who look
Hidden remnants of Pennsylvania National Guard’s former Mount Gretna encampment, including combat trenches and concrete foundations, continue to intrigue historians and explorers in Lebanon County’s state game lands.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of May 19
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of May 19.
Posted inSports
Cedar Crest Youth Lacrosse teaches athletes perseverance and teamwork
The team is only one of two youth lacrosse programs in the county, and they mostly compete against groups from Lancaster.
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Grant will help City of Lebanon Authority detect and reduce water leaks
Thanks to a grant from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, the City of Lebanon Authority this summer will be adding more leak detection equipment to its water distribution system in Lebanon city.
