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The Latest
- Lebanon County officials announce audit and U.S. Senate race recount results
- North Cornwall Township approves payment for police building renovations
- Lebanon County’s Rita Stima volunteers to capture and transport wild birds
- Who Knew? The spirit of kindness, Pt. 4
- Hershey Community Chorus marks 90th anniversary with two holiday concerts
- Jury finds Juan Delgado guilty of 1st-degree murder for 2023 city shooting
- WEPA center opens new healthcare classrooms in downtown Lebanon
- Salaries set for Lebanon County Career and Technology Center staff members
- Work on 2-mile addition to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail begins in 2025
- Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
- Lebanon County resident crowned 2025 All American Royal Queen in Maryland
- Lebanon woman named first ‘Fantastic Gift Finder’ for PA Christmas + Gift Show
- Former ELCO multi-sport star Kyle Knight joins family business – law enforcement
- Band featuring Lebanon County native wins independent music award
- These young men will carry ‘All-Lebanon County’ moniker with them forever
- North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 22 to Nov. 24
- Lebanon Transit introduces former CFO as authority’s new executive director
- Lebanon Catholic grad swaps adversity for personal and professional success
- South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
- Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
- Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
- Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
- Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
- Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
- Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
- Who Knew? The spirit of kindness, Pt. 3
- Myerstown Community Library offers materials to help with stuttering
- Raiders walk — and sometimes run — all over Zach Longenecker’s hard work
- Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
LebTown is a 24/7 operation for breaking news in Lebanon County, PA.
For non-breaking coverage, we publish Monday through Friday except for holidays and planned vacations.
Lebanon County officials announce audit and U.S. Senate race recount results
The results of the mandated 2-percent audit for November’s general election and the U.S. Senate race recount for Lebanon County are announced.
Weekend Forecast: Friday snowfall with breezy conditions to follow
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Hershey Community Chorus marks 90th anniversary with two holiday concerts
The Hershey Community Chorus will present two Christmas holiday concerts with the theme “Cheers to 90 Years” to celebrate nine decades of music since the organization was founded in 1934.
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Featured Upcoming Events
Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA holds book drive & free movie event
Making A Difference of Lebanon, PA sponsors third annual book drive and free movie event.
Jury finds Juan Delgado guilty of 1st-degree murder for 2023 city shooting
After two days of testimony and evidence and 3 1/2 hours of deliberation, a Lebanon County jury found Juan Delgado guilty of premeditated first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch.
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WEPA center opens new healthcare classrooms in downtown Lebanon
WEPA Empowerment Center in downtown Lebanon held a grand opening ceremony and gave tours of the new healthcare training center on Wednesday.
Salaries set for Lebanon County Career and Technology Center staff members
Salaries were set on Tuesday for educators and other staff members at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center.
Work on 2-mile addition to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail begins in 2025
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, work on a 2-mile section of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail will begin in 2025.
Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
Borough council members said they are reluctant to raise taxes, but they don’t see much more in the budget they can cut. At $601,000, the budget shortfall will translate to an additional $18 per month for the average homeowner.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Identity of 51-year-old Lebanon County Jane Doe finally revealed: Pennsylvania State Police to announce details at news conference
Pennsylvania State Police plan to reveal the identity of a woman found dead in Lebanon County woods in 1973 after she remained nameless for 51 years.
🔗 Deadly four-vehicle crash closes I-81 in Dauphin County
According to a spokesperson from PennDOT, the crash, which involved four vehicles total, occurred at 2:40 a.m. at Mile Marker 84.8 on I-81 near Grantville. All lanes are currently closed and are estimated to reopen around 11:30 a.m.
🔗 Shuey’s Pretzels prepares for busy holiday season and high demand for coal-fired pretzels
At Shuey’s Pretzels, Christmas season starts long before Halloween, and coal isn’t on the naughty list.
Lebanon County resident crowned 2025 All American Royal Queen in Maryland
A Lebanon County woman has been crowned All American Royal Queen 2025 after a pageant held last month in Ocean City, Maryland.
Lebanon woman named first ‘Fantastic Gift Finder’ for PA Christmas + Gift Show
A Lebanon woman has been picked as the first “Fantastic Gift Finder” for the Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show, a five-day event taking place next month at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center at 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Former ELCO multi-sport star Kyle Knight joins family business – law enforcement
Once a quarterback at Lock Haven and Clarion, Kyle Knight now works as a patrolman for the South Lebanon Township Police Department.
Band featuring Lebanon County native wins independent music award
The DMC Duo took home a Josie Award for EP of the Year at the recent ceremony at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
Lebanon County’s most essential weekly read
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of November 18
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of November 18.
These young men will carry ‘All-Lebanon County’ moniker with them forever
The six Lebanon County head football coaches recently announced their 2024 All-Lebanon County all-star team.
North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisor unanimously agreed to approve the first phase, or 29 lots, of the Hearthside Estates final land development plan at its meeting Monday.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 22 to Nov. 24
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, November 22 to November 24.
Lebanon Transit introduces former CFO as authority’s new executive director
Lebanon Transit introduced its new executive director at the Oct. 30 meeting of the agency’s board of directors.
Lebanon Catholic grad swaps adversity for personal and professional success
After some difficult times as a young adult, Samantha Murray has found happiness through marriage, motherhood, and a bridal glam business.
South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
The 2025 South Annville Township budget will be voted on in December following last-minute updates made at the November meeting.
Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
The Annville Free Library is searching for a new library director after Dylan Fye’s resignation, with his last day set for Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Monthly Arts Blog for November: Q&A with Hugh Rooney & Todd Snovel of Lebanon Community Theatre
This month, Visit Lebanon Valley continues its Year of the Arts celebration by highlighting an organization that has been operating in the Lebanon Valley for over 60 years – Lebanon Community Theatre.
Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
Pennsylvania lawmakers did not vote on a proposal that would let the state’s nonprofits accept cashless payments for raffle ticket sales.
Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
Prosecutors say Juan Delgado murdered Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch, due to a family feud. Defense attorney claims someone else was the shooter.
Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
Lebanon County election officials conducted two state-mandated requirements for the Nov. election, including an audit and a recount for the contested U.S. Senate race.
The latest food safety inspections in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
Bethel Township supervisors had a productive November monthly meeting, including approval to conduct a speed traffic study and the announcement of public review for the 2025 budget.
Myerstown Community Library offers materials to help with stuttering
Myerstown Community Library is among public libraries across the country that have been supplied with books and DVDs from the Stuttering Foundation.
New Community Homes housing development is changing lives for the better
The Community Homes of Lebanon County board celebrated the completion of eight new affordable housing units this spring as part of a larger 23-unit development aimed at providing safe, accessible homes for disadvantaged residents.
MVP News: November 2024
Myerstown’s annual Holiday Parade returns Nov. 30 with marching bands, community floats and Santa Claus through downtown streets.
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What is the impact of a free press? Here’s why longtime Lebanon County resident Mary Huber donated to our Civic Impact Reporting Fund:
The term “free press” is bantered around frequently. But do most know the true impact of what a free press means? Or better yet, what the impact would be if it disappears; especially local press like LebTown.
Local newspapers, since their inception, have been watchdogs over issues that affect the communities they serve. Questioning those who govern in these communities informs the public and helps to safeguard our democratic way of life.
Hedge funds acquisitions of local newspapers have been disastrous to the vitality of a free press by decimating staff which, in turn, limits the ability to report on meetings, whether they be school board, county commissioner, city council, township supervisors and the list goes on. Who will be the watchdog?
I may not agree with the bent LebTown takes at times, but the mere fact that I can disagree and my disagreement will be published strengthens the concept of a free press. Thank you, LebTown for persevering and being the watchdog for Lebanon County.
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Raiders walk — and sometimes run — all over Zach Longenecker’s hard work
Annville-Cleona graduate Zach Longenecker has made a name for himself in NFL head groundskeeper circles with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Blotter: Hit-and-run crashes, DUIs, daylight burglary, retail theft, forgery
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
Donna Simpson, Pennsylvania Warhorse founder and executive director, said they wanted to let people know about their new location at 1709 N. State Route 934 and the services they offer.
Millcreek Township takes steps toward new property maintenance code
Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to direct the solicitor to begin work on an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) at its meeting Wednesday.
Myerstown Borough looks into regional police coverage, advertises 2025 budget
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to authorize the township manager to reach out to the newly formed Lebanon County Regional Police Department at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
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