The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a proposal to purchase three pieces of equipment and a replacement truck for the township.
January 2026
North Cornwall Twp. adopts Cornwall-Lebanon regional comprehensive plan
North Cornwall supervisors unanimously adopted the Cornwall-Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, an advisory document shared among five municipalities in the school district that provides policy recommendations on development and zoning.
ELCO board splits vote for first reading of a sex-based facility-usage policy
The board voted 5-4 to approve the first reading of the policy. The members that voted against it raised concerns with going against their legal counsel’s advice of waiting until Supreme Court decisions are released.
Lebanon City zoning board denies medical marijuana relocation request
A request for a variance to move a medical marijuana dispensary to a next door parcel was denied Wednesday by the zoning hearing board.
[Letter] CoLA chief outlines reasons behind April sewer rate increase
“Importantly, CoLA’s rates remain some of the least expensive in the county, among other municipalities.”
Lebanon County braces for snow fall ‘with a vengeance’ (Updated)
Central Pennsylvania faces its most significant snowfall in more than five years, with forecasters predicting a 60-80% probability of at least 12 inches starting Sunday alongside dangerous wind chills as low as minus 20 degrees.
Pennsylvania’s skill game stalemate is hurting local communities
“It’s time for the General Assembly to stop kicking the issue down the road and deliver a clear, balanced policy that reflects what Pennsylvanians want. Supporting SB 1079 and HB 2046 is the only responsible thing to do.”
Bethel Twp. planners receive solar farm, Blue Mountain Road project updates
The Bethel Township Planning Commission held a nearly 2.5-hour meeting Tuesday to review multiple Bell & Evans projects, including a cold storage facility, Transportation Center and highway improvements, along with Lebanon 22’s solar farm plans.
North Lebanon hears end-of-year reports
Lebanon County Regional Police Chief Tim Knight reported Monday that the merged department reduced overtime hours to 644.75 in 2025 compared to 828.5 hours logged by the two separate departments in 2024.
Palmyra farmer who made Dairymen’s milkshakes known statewide to retire
After three decades of transforming the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association from a small operation with four milkshake machines to one serving thousands with 24 machines and 700 volunteers, Dave Smith plans to retire as executive director later this year.
Annville woman advocates for agriculture as member of Pa. Fair Queen program
Annville resident Brooke Beamesderfer has been an ambassador for agriculture this past year in her role as alternate Pa. state fair queen.
Lebanon native Jarred Murray set for first pro wrestling event
Lebanon Catholic grad Jarred Murray, a former high school basketball player, will make his pro wrestling debut Saturday at the CCW event at the Eagles Hall.
Lebanon County Job Listings: January 21, 2026
Now hiring in Lebanon County! WEPA is looking for a Controller/Asst. Treasurer.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of January 19
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of January 19 – a notice of storage unit sale.














