Beginning this month, staff from state Rep. Russ Diamond’s office will hold monthly pop-up hours at locations in Palmyra and Myerstown to assist residents of Lebanon County’s 102nd legislative district.
March 2026
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Protesters mark 50th ‘Mondays with Meuser’ amid concerns over Iran, ICE
A year after the first “Mondays with Meuser” protest, around 60 demonstrators gathered outside the Lebanon County municipal building to oppose Rep. Dan Meuser’s record, the U.S. bombing of Iran, and local law enforcement agreements with ICE.
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28th Infantry Division team wins for innovation at Army drone competition
A team of soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division at Fort Indiantown Gap won the innovation competition earlier this month at the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Dining Latino: La Placita brings a taste of Mexico City to the city of Lebanon
Co-owners Sergio Uraga and Guadalupe Barba run La Placita, located at 922 Cumberland St., Lebanon, with the help of two employees.
Posted inEducation
Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
After postponing the HVAC replacement decision at the first February meeting, the board approved a $2.13 million bid.
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South Lebanon Township supervisors give final approval on ICE agreement
South Lebanon Township joins the nearly 1,500 law enforcement agencies around the country entering into a 287(g) agreement with ICE.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Simple assault, arrest warrants served, vehicle burglary, crashes
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Housing shortage, consumer spending among key topics at economic forecast
Economists speaking at a Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday said a post-2008 housing shortage has fueled inflation, dampened consumer spending and could slow Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026.
Posted inObituaries
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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County, local law enforcement agencies sign ICE cooperative agreements
Local officials in Lebanon County say newly signed ICE cooperation agreements will not change officers’ day-to-day duties or cost taxpayers.
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Lebanon County MH/ID/EI announces QPR Training—A free training for suicide prevention
Lebanon County MH/ID/EI will offer free QPR suicide prevention training sessions March 26 and Sept. 17, 2026, teaching community members how to recognize warning signs and connect people in crisis with resources.
🔗 Cedar Crest phenom Kaddel Howard sets PTFCA meet records
Cedar Crest’s Kaddel Howard set a pair of PTFCA meet records and won her seventh and eighth golden watches of her career on Sunday.
