Damarius N. Galarza, 18, died in January, in the Lebanon County home he shared with his mom, who hopes his story will save others.
February 2026
Posted inCrime & Safety
Lebanon man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for machine gun charges
Luis Rosa-Hernandez sold 31 machine gun conversion devices and two stolen handguns between June and November 2022, federal prosecutors said.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday, cloudy Saturday, with rain possible into Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 1. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Posted inSports
Mike Rhoades fights the good fight at Penn State, while acutely aware of college hoops’ financial realities
Former Lebanon Valley College star has seen the Nittany Lions struggle this season.
Posted inNews
East Hanover Township plans public meeting on agricultural zoning district
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors plans to host a public meeting at Ono Fire Hall at 7 p.m. March 31 to discuss possible changes to the agricultural zoning district.
Posted inNews
Western Leb. Co. Regional Police gives Palmyra Borough year-end report
2025 was the first full year for the regional department working in Annville and Palmyra, and it saw 9,322 calls for service.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Local fire and emergency services receive over $550,000 in state grants
More than 30 Lebanon County fire and EMS services will split more than $550,000 received this year through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
Breakfast Wars, Season 2: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics announce a winner in Season 2 of Breakfast Wars.
Posted inEducation
Family sues Lebanon School District for 2024 suicide of 12-year-old student
The family of a 12-year-old student who died by suicide claims in court that the Lebanon School District didn’t do enough to stop him from being bullied by fellow students.
🔗 New grocery store debuts in Lebanon city
On Thursday, February 5, a new grocery store called Key Food Supermarket announced on Facebook that it had officially opened its doors at 611 North 12th Street in Lebanon.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg Twp. supervisors approve changes for municipal building project
Heidelberg Township supervisors grant approval Tuesday for change orders concerning interior renovations at the municipal offices.
Posted inNews
PennDOT: 9-month resurfacing project to begin on routes 72 and 322 in March
PennDOT will begin a $7 million, nine-month resurfacing project on Route 72 and U.S. Route 322 in Lebanon County on March 9, with most work expected to take place overnight.
Posted inNews
Passports, firearms licenses available at county municipal building on March 7
Need a passport? How about a PA License to carry a firearm? Both services are being offered at the county municipal building the first Saturday in March as a convenience to Lebanon County residents.
Posted inNews
The Sunshine Act: How the government must conduct public business
The Sunshine Act outlines how governments and agencies must conduct their business in front of the public. Do you know what’s required of your elected officials?
