Spend this Memorial Day weekend in Lebanon County with a baseball tournament fundraiser for veterans, a “Memorial Moos” event, and more.
May 2026
Gebhard defeats Crane in contentious 48th District Republican primary race
Sen. Chris Gebhard defeated challenger Clovis Crane by a 2-1 margin in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania’s 48th District Senate seat after a contentious race.
Lebanon County 2026 primary election results
Here are the results from the 2026 primary election, according to the latest summary data from Lebanon County.
Bethel Twp. supervisors approve pool opening, poultry producer’s projects
Bethel Township supervisors move to open pool for the summer season and address actions involving several poultry producer operations at their May 14 meeting.
Ride of Silence, bike donation drive scheduled Wednesday in Mt. Gretna
The Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition, in partnership with Lebanon Bicycle Recycle, invites the community to gather Wednesday, May 20, for an evening centered on remembrance, generosity, and safe cycling.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will host 44th Memorial Day program May 24
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will host its 44th annual Memorial Day ceremony in the Pennsylvania Veterans Memorial on Sunday, May 24, starting at 2 p.m.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (May 1 to May 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of May. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Students invited to submit essay, earn a seat at ceremonial session of Legislature
Pennsylvania high school students are invited to participate in a newly created student essay contest commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of May 18
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of May 18, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Union Township moves five ordinances to county planning for feedback
Supervisors have shared their disagreements over whether the ordinances are necessary, with two supervisors saying the updates would address inconsistencies and ambiguity in the township’s books and one supervisor saying they would restrict residents.
Swatara Township supervisors award road repair bids
The Swatara Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to award bids for base repair on Werner Road and oil and chip treatment on Greble, Shirksville, and Pine Meadow roads at its monthly meeting May 14.
Union Canal Day preserves historic park
The annual Union Canal Day fundraiser allows the park’s overseers to maintain it year to year.
South Annville asked to update zoning ordinance for future data center projects
On May 13, supervisors heard requests from residents to clearly define and regulate data centers in the township’s zoning ordinance.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime wins Dierwechter Road paving contract
New Enterprise’s $155,022 bid for paving three-quarters of a mile of road undercuts three others, Millcreek board discusses millage to fund fire department and township solicitor discusses potential zoning changes.
Cornwall Borough adopts blasting ordinance, advances Cobalt Alley matter
After months of debate surrounding development-related concerns, Cornwall Borough Council approved a new blasting ordinance Monday night while also advancing the ongoing Cobalt Alley and Iron Valley Drive issue.



















