The Mount Gretna International Film Festival will host the “Short & Sweet” film screening, a showcase of acclaimed short films from the festival’s 2025 international selections, at a special event on Saturday, May 9.
February 2026
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From Navy veteran to tax pro: How Scott Heckard built a firm rooted in community
Scott Heckard of Heckard Tax Prep LLC: “Before owning a tax firm, I served in the United States Navy. The Navy taught me how to pay attention to the details and never cut corners. I bring that same mindset to your taxes.”
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Data center tax break created to boost economy could cost state billions
Opponents argue the tax break is a costly giveaway to an industry dominated by some of the country’s largest and most profitable corporations.
🔗 3 new AED cabinets installed at Annville-Cleona High School
The Peyton Walker Foundation helped install the new devices at Annville-Cleona High School as part of “Wear Purple Day.”
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New animal livestock club formed in Lebanon County, splits from local 4-H
The Lebanon Area Fair will recognize a new youth agriculture club launched by former 4-H leaders who say Penn State Extension’s increased oversight and training requirements limited their ability to make local decisions for livestock programs.
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North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding
North Lebanon Township supervisors approved putting a 2026 paving project out for bid that will include repaving Heffelfinger Road and Morrissey Drive, with bids opening March 12.
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Replica Liberty Bell set to travel to all Lebanon County Schools
The bell has already visited Cornwall-Lebanon schools, which struck up conversations about history as the country’s 250-year anniversary approaches this summer.
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Jaime Walborn resigns post after historic decade of Lebanon girls basketball
The Cedars won four straight Lancaster-Lebanon League section titles from 2022 to 2025 and mined 2025 league gold — the program’s first crown since 1979 — under Walborn's watch.
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VA Sec. Collins visits Lebanon VAMC, touts streamlined veteran services
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins honored five Lebanon VA employees during a coining ceremony Tuesday and promoted efforts to streamline services.
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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 20 to Feb. 22
This weekend in Lebanon County features a classic tractor show, a community 5K, children’s theater shows, and a humane society fundraiser.
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Lebanon hoops guard Olive Brandt makes the most of moments great and small
Lebanon star Olive Brandt finishes her career third on school’s all-time scoring list.
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Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (February 1 to February 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of February. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
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PennDOT seeks comments on plans for Pleasant View Road bridge replacement
PennDOT is requesting public comment on plans to replace a Pleasant View Road bridge that crosses an unnamed tributary to Raccoon Creek in East Hanover Township.
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Swatara Township purchases quarter acre tract from Wenger Meetinghouse
Swatara Township supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of about a quarter-acre from Wenger Meetinghouse for $25,000, roughly half its appraised value, for a new township building that officials said is far in the future and will require extensive planning.
