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- South Lebanon gathering spot undergoes renovation by Cornwall restaurant owners
- Union Township supervisors hear public comments on industrial construction
- Cornwall-Lebanon School District to pivot to all-day kindergarten
- Gap officials give heads-up on increased traffic during army warfighter exercise
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 13
- South Annville Township supervisors approve Southgate phase 1 plans
- Kailah Correa is more than a scoring ace, team leader, or game-changer
- Jonestown Borough Council approves utility vehicle, leaf vacuum purchases
- Palmyra woman faces 13 felony charges for allegedly defrauding family member
- LebTown exclusive: Animal expert praises Bell & Evans poultry-handling
- Animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin addresses Pennsylvania Farm Show
- Blacksmiths forge unorthodox biz inside struggling Pa. mall’s vacated Victoria’s Secret
- Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy planes spotted over Lebanon Valley during touch-and-go training exercise at MDT
- Jeffrie Marley seeks second term as Lebanon County sheriff
- South Londonderry Township supervisors reappoint Faith Bucks as board chair
- Jackson Twp. supervisors to purchase used pick-up truck for township fleet
- West Lebanon Township commissioners ban parking on part of Scull Street
- East Hanover unanimously approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
- North Annville Township supervisors reappoint Clyde Meyer as board chairman
- Bethel Township supervisors reappoint Rudy chairman at reorganization meeting
- Former Leffler’s station to reopen pumps this year; convenience store will follow
- History of the Mount Gretna Roller Rink: From livestock to dancing to skates
- S. Lebanon woman works to increase awareness of ADA accessibility issues
- Lebanon countians help ‘power’ 109th edition of the Pennsylvania Farm Show
- Winter track and field: If it looks, sounds, & feels like a sport, it may just be a sport
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Jan. 10 to Jan. 12
- Avian flu kills 100s of snow geese near Allentown; is Middle Creek threatened?
- LebTown photo gallery of the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
- Who Knew? To market, to market (Pt. 1)
- Propped by CCHS background, Snyder’s NFL coaching career is on fast track
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LFCU honors outstanding educators with Teacher of the Year awards
Lebanon Federal Credit Union honored exceptional educators Mrs. Hummer and Holly Hartman with Teacher of the Year awards, recognizing their dedication to students, innovative teaching, and community impact.
MVP News: January 2025
The Myerstown community gathered at Stoneridge Poplar Run for a festive breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, supported by local businesses and organizations including the Lions Club and Brian’s Model Trains.
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Area Agency on Aging seeks to hire multiple Multiple Aging Care Manager 2’s
The Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging is seeking multiple Aging Care Manager 2’s.
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash at Rt. 72 & Jonestown Road (Updated)
A Jonestown man was fatally struck by a driver while crossing State Route 72 on a crosswalk north of the intersection with Jonestown Road early Monday morning, Jan. 13.
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Gap officials give heads-up on increased traffic during army warfighter exercise
Fort Indiantown Gap is set to host another warfighter exercise – a validation/recertification of division and brigade levels occasionally held by the army to assess deployment capabilities.
Blotter: DUIs, access device fraud, harassment, warrants served
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
South Annville Township supervisors approve Southgate phase 1 plans
Approval is conditional to the remaining comments from South Annville legal counsel and engineers being fully addressed.
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🔗 Inside the push to restart Three Mile Island’s aging nuclear reactor
The lights are turning back on at Three Mile Island, the site of America’s worst nuclear meltdown, after it has lain dormant for five years. WSJ goes inside to learn more about the delicate process of rebooting a nuclear power plant.
🔗 Pennsylvania FFA breaks records at Mid-Winter Convention
Giving out 1,369 jackets, awarding 511 Keystone degrees and honoring 31 parents, Pennsylvania FFA had a lot to celebrate on Jan. 6.
🔗 Palmyra hoagie shop loses everything in overnight fire
Firefighters worked for hours overnight to extinguish a fire at a hoagie shop in Palmyra.
Kailah Correa is more than a scoring ace, team leader, or game-changer
Kailah Correa’s last four years at Lebanon High School have provided her with a special perspective on both basketball and life.
Jonestown Borough Council approves utility vehicle, leaf vacuum purchases
The maintenance vehicle will replace a broken-down golf cart, costing about $19,000 and allowing maintence crews to haul material and connect equipment for snow removal.
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Palmyra woman faces 13 felony charges for allegedly defrauding family member
North Londonderry Township Police announced Jan. 9 that 13 felony charges related to fraud, identity theft, and financial exploitation of an older person have been filed against 42-year-old Palmyra resident Cortney Keefer.
Animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin addresses Pennsylvania Farm Show
Animal and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin spoke at the Pennsylvania Farm Show about her life’s work in animal husbandry and agriculture and how she used her autism to build her career.
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LebTown exclusive: Animal expert praises Bell & Evans poultry-handling
Innovative professor and best-selling author Dr. Temple Grandin spoke to LebTown in an exclusive interview during the PA Farm Show about her consulting work with local poultry producer Bell & Evans.
Blacksmiths forge unorthodox biz inside struggling Pa. mall’s vacated Victoria’s Secret
As shopping malls nationwide see traditional retailers depart, businesses like the Drunken Smithy in Lebanon are making creative use of the vacancies.
Police release few details about hit-and-run collision Jan. 7 in Palmyra
Few details shared on apparent Tuesday hit & run collision with injuries in Palmyra Borough.
Palmyra’s Hoagies on Main destroyed in Friday morning fire, cause unknown
The Hoagies on Main Facebook page posted about the fire, saying the business was destroyed.
Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy planes spotted over Lebanon Valley during touch-and-go training exercise at MDT
Two Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy transport planes conducted touch-and-go landing exercises at Harrisburg International Airport on Friday, drawing attention from Lebanon Valley residents.
Weekend Forecast: Calming winds, with a light snow shower to start Friday eve
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, January 10, to Sunday, January 12. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Jeffrie Marley seeks second term as Lebanon County sheriff
Jeffrie C. Marley Jr. has announced his intentions to seek reelection to the office of Lebanon County Sheriff.
South Londonderry Township supervisors reappoint Faith Bucks as board chair
The South Londonderry supervisors made appointments to several township boards and approved resolutions for 2025.
Jackson Twp. supervisors to purchase used pick-up truck for township fleet
The 2016 truck has about 98,000 miles on it and will cost the township $14,999. Supervisors said it’s needed because their current zoning officer is more active in driving around the area.
West Lebanon Township commissioners ban parking on part of Scull Street
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to adopt an ordinance prohibiting parking on Scull Street between Webster Street and Washington Street at its meeting Monday.
Pho Wars: Pho Bar & Grill (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics continue Pho Wars with a visit to Pho Bar & Grill in downtown Annville.
Battistelli Holland Wealth Management Group of Stifel named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for the second year
Stifel Financial Corp. today announced that the Battistelli Holland Wealth Management Group of its Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary has been named to Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for the second year.
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Lebanon man charged with distribution of fentanyl and receiving stolen property
A 54-year-old Lebanon man was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 4, and charged with distribution of fentanyl and possession of a stolen firearm.
East Hanover unanimously approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted 2025 budget at its monthly meeting Dec. 30.
North Annville Township supervisors reappoint Clyde Meyer as board chairman
North Annville Township held a reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.
Bethel Township supervisors reappoint Rudy chairman at reorganization meeting
Bethel Township supervisors reorganize board, approve land use waiver request for Fireman’s Park renovation project at Jan. 6 meeting.
Former Leffler’s station to reopen pumps this year; convenience store will follow
The former Leffler’s Service Co. at 640 N. 9th St., Lebanon, is set to re-open sometime in 2025 as a gas station, with convenience store expansion plans slated for the future.
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S. Lebanon woman works to increase awareness of ADA accessibility issues
Beth McKelvie is actively seeking to increase awareness of and eliminate accessibility barriers in commercial establishments.
Locally owned Reliable Moving & Storage offers full range of relocation services
Locally owned Reliable Moving and Storage provides comprehensive moving, storage, and junk removal services throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond.
BlueScope Buildings North America announces major hiring event in Annville
BlueScope Buildings North America is hosting an onsite hiring event on January 22 and January 23, seeking to fill various positions including 3rd shift welders and production associates.
Lebanon countians help ‘power’ 109th edition of the Pennsylvania Farm Show
LebTown spoke with numerous Lebanon County residents who were working to make the first day of the 109th edition of the Pennsylvania Farm show a memorable event for guests.
Winter track and field: If it looks, sounds, & feels like a sport, it may just be a sport
Winter track and field may just be an extracurricular that’s as close to being a sport as one can be without actually being one.
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