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- S. Lebanon elementary students collect 1,000+ cereal boxes for food pantry
- E. Hanover Twp. residents push back on proposed agriculture conservation zoning
- Union Township Planning Commission continues to edit proposed ordinances
- Lebanon County commissioners hear overview of child advocacy nonprofit
- East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
- Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
- Annville park marks 35th anniversary with bench dedication ceremony
- Prog metal plus ancient texts adds up to Balistic’s genre-bending ‘A Parson’s Tale’
- Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
- Past Lebanon fair queen reaches national finals in Farm Bureau discussion meet
- Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 3 to April 5
- Speaker tells farmers to watch feed, fuel, freight & foreign demand in volatile year
- Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
- Ongoing research uproots knowledge about enslaved worker Governor Dick
- Ready ‘to give back,’ Miguel Rivera Jr. taking over Lebanon girls basketball
- Gretna Music packs summer season with jazz, Irish, bluegrass, and chamber music
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 30
- S. Lebanon Township receives funding toward park playground equipment
- Reading man arrested in Lebanon on child rape, sexual assault charges
- PA Army National Guard takes 2nd in Lithuania’s Best Infantry Squad event
- PASD to explore settlement options on partially built administration building
- Blotter: DUIs, retail and identity theft, PFA violation, open lewdness
- Myerstown Easter Egg Hunt rescheduled for April 4 after initial cancellation
- State Senate challenger Clovis Crane holds campaign launch, asks for support
- Federal judge approves procedure for sale of Cedar Haven in auction
- Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
- Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
- Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
- Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
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East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors approved a Kreider Farms development plan and tabled a rezoning ordinance for a Jonestown Road parcel following resident pushback at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Annville park marks 35th anniversary with bench dedication ceremony
Quittie Creek Nature Park marked National Take a Walk in the Park Day by providing visitors with a few new places to sit.
Prog metal plus ancient texts adds up to Balistic’s genre-bending ‘A Parson’s Tale’
Heavy metal band formed in 1992 has reunited for a concept album that composer Dave Fox of Annville hopes could become a epic rock opera, as Balistic snags a Central Pennsylvania Award nomination.
Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
Zion United Methodist Church in Schaefferstown is celebrating its 175th anniversary in May, marking a history that includes a devastating 1919 fire, multiple name changes, and more than a century of community outreach.
Lebanon County to host nationally recognized physician Dr. Ira Byock for National Healthcare Decisions Day events
Lebanon County’s Aging Inspired Advance Care Planning Coalition will host three events April 16 featuring nationally recognized palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day.
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April brings something for everyone at the Lebanon Valley Expo
April at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds is shaping up to be one of those months where there’s truly something for every interest.
Chamber Business Connection: Rising and emerging leaders awarded
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Business Connection provides an inside look at our Chamber initiatives and the businesses that make our community thrive.
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🔗 Lebanon County residents host 3rd No Kings Day protest against Trump
Motorists passing by Fisher Veterans’ Memorial Park Saturday, March 28, were greeted to the chants of protesters again shouting “No Kings” to various motorists.
🔗 Horse race bookkeeper at Penn National Race Course accused of diverting more than $700k to herself
Jennifer Petrillo, 53, allegedly issued checks to a series of false accounts she created to steal $727,446.65 over a period of about a year.
🔗 Lebanon County hosts ag visitors from Oklahoma
Farmers from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania enjoyed meeting and learning from each other in a recent visit. The unique visit was the bright idea of Lebanon County farmer Stan Bucher.
Past Lebanon fair queen reaches national finals in Farm Bureau discussion meet
Brooke Beamesderfer, a Penn State agribusiness management student and former Lebanon Area Fair Queen, placed in the top four at the national Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet in Portland, Oregon, in March.
Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 3 to April 5
This weekend in Lebanon County, children and adults can hunt for eggs, meet the Easter bunny, and enjoy live performances.
Speaker tells farmers to watch feed, fuel, freight & foreign demand in volatile year
Ag News Daily podcast host Delaney Howell delivered the keynote address Tuesday at PennAg’s Expo that drew about 850 farmers from around the state.
Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
The governing commissions for both Lebanon County Regional Police Department and Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department expressed willingness to move forward with a merger at an informational public meeting March 31. If further regionalization is pursued, it could occur as early as 2027.
Let Lebanon County residents speak for themselves on skill games
Sponsored message from PA TAP: “Lebanon County residents don’t need anyone to tell them what they should think about skill games.”
Ongoing research uproots knowledge about enslaved worker Governor Dick
By scouring thousands of pages of documents, Kathy Lindert is piecing together the lives of Cornwall Iron Furnace’s enslaved workers, including Governor Dick.
Ready ‘to give back,’ Miguel Rivera Jr. taking over Lebanon girls basketball
Rivera, a 2003 Lebanon graduate, will take over the Cedars program after five seasons as an assistant.
Gretna Music packs summer season with jazz, Irish, bluegrass, and chamber music
Gretna Music has announced its 2026 summer season, with a lineup including jazz, classical, a cappella, bluegrass, and Irish music.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of March 30
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of March 30, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
S. Lebanon Township receives funding toward park playground equipment
The township received some of the funding needed to replace playground equipment at South Hills Park through a Marcellus Shale grant.
Lebanon County MH/ID/EI announces free community training for Trauma Informed Care
Lebanon County MH/ID/EI will offer free Trauma 101 and 102 training sessions on April 21, 2026, aimed at teaching community members how to recognize and respond to mental distress.
James Biever Police-Community Alliance announces first quarter community support and upcoming events
The James Biever Police-Community Alliance proudly announces the successful completion of its first-quarter initiatives, advancing its mission to strengthen police-community relations through training, support, and outreach.
Side business income can shrink your refund, or save you money
Scott Heckard of Heckard Tax Prep LLC says side business income, when handled correctly, can lower taxable income and put more money back in workers’ pockets.
Reading man arrested in Lebanon on child rape, sexual assault charges
Nicholas Revilla, 33, of Reading, was arrested March 27 in Lebanon on multiple felony charges, including rape of a child and statutory sexual assault, following a child abuse investigation that began in November 2025.
PA Army National Guard takes 2nd in Lithuania’s Best Infantry Squad event
Soldiers with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard earned second place in a competition with NATO allies in Rukla, Lithuania, in early March.
PASD to explore settlement options on partially built administration building
The board didn’t make a final decision regarding the district administration building, but they agreed 5-4 to explore settlement options for the in-construction building.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Blotter: DUIs, retail and identity theft, PFA violation, open lewdness
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 30
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Myerstown Easter Egg Hunt rescheduled for April 4 after initial cancellation
Myerstown officials rescheduled the borough’s Easter Egg Hunt for April 4 after residents expressed strong support for the event, which had been canceled days before its original March 28 date.
State Senate challenger Clovis Crane holds campaign launch, asks for support
Challenger Clovis Crane said he’s counting on grassroots support, door-knocking, and word-of-mouth to unseat incumbent Republican Chris Gebhard.
Federal judge approves procedure for sale of Cedar Haven in auction
Bids are being expected through the end of April for the pending sale of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
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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.
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Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
Lebanon Valley Food Critics pick top secret drinks from 2026 Java Journey
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics take you on a trip around the valley to try secret drinks at a variety of coffee shops as part of this year’s Java Journey.
Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department and the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department will hold a meeting Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the North Cornwall Township municipal building to discuss a potential merger.
Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
Myerstown Borough Council discussed expanding chicken-keeping rules and securing a police coverage contract at its March 25 workshop, and separately agreed to cancel this year’s Easter Egg Hunt due to insufficient preparation time.
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