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- Lebanon County’s hotel tax grant earns over $5.6 million the past seven years
- East Hanover supervisors plan for hearing on zoning amendments
- Local man chronicles construction of Rt. 72 bridge over Swattie in photos, videos
- Bridging the 20th and 21st centuries over the Swatara Creek
- Fort Indiantown Gap to host artillery & mortar training this month
- Isaac Meier Homestead announces country fair, remaining 2024 events
- Mental health agency Compeer will offer free opioid awareness training on Oct. 17
- PennDOT announces repairs on Route 72 near Swatara State Park
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Oct. 4 to Oct. 6
- Fall event lineup posted for Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna will host a bike tour on the Swatara rail trail
- Thousands more Pennsylvania medical professionals could approve cannabis patients under proposals
- Walter White’s Halloween spooktacular lights up Miller Street through October
- WITF presents Ready, Set, Explore language program at Lebanon library
- Commission for Women, Historical Society open Women’s History Exhibit
- Plumbing the ins and outs of the City of Lebanon Authority’s fire hydrants
- Here’s what’s in store for October’s First Friday celebration in downtown Lebanon
- Where Pa.’s attorney general candidates stand on defending elections, voter ID, and more
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of September 30
- Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler retires as head of PA National Guard and DMVA at FTIG
- LERTA amendment proposed to include overlooked Lebanon business park
- Palmyra Borough Council hears resident concerns about new refuse, recycling bid
- Rubber Duck Derby raises money for domestic violence victims [Photo Story]
- Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival celebrates community, culture
- Heidelberg Township passes nuisance ordinance at monthly meeting
- Pa. election 2024: The powerful interests bankrolling critical row office races
- PennDOT solicits public feedback on S. 22nd St. bridge replacement project
- Met-Ed substation at Annville logistics park expected to be ready by end of year
- Frequent hikers can adopt a Middle Creek trail and help to control rampant growth
- [LebTown Exclusive] Turbine project near Fort Indiantown Gap grounded by ACUB
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Fort Indiantown Gap to host artillery & mortar training this month
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for the rest of October.
Mental health agency Compeer will offer free opioid awareness training on Oct. 17
Lebanon mental health support organization Compeer is hosting a free, open-to-all Opioid Awareness Training Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.
PennDOT announces repairs on Route 72 near Swatara State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that repairs will begin on a section of Route 72 near Swatara State Park.
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Featured Upcoming Events
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Oct. 4 to Oct. 6
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, October 4 to October 6.
Fall event lineup posted for Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Here is a schedule of activities planned this fall at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
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Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna will host a bike tour on the Swatara rail trail
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards will host Water Ways on Wheels, an informative bike tour of the Swatara Rail Trail, on Saturday, Oct. 19.
St. Luke’s Church hosts open house celebrating 145 years
St. Luke's Episcopal Church will host an open house as part of the Lebanon First Friday Art Walk, celebrating the history of the church and the new capital improvements.
Thousands more Pennsylvania medical professionals could approve cannabis patients under proposals
The changes could increase options for patients, supporters say.
Walter White’s Halloween spooktacular lights up Miller Street through October
Walter White, who has been bringing the “wow” to 901 Miller St., Lebanon, with his annual Christmas display since 2015, is ramping up the Halloween season with more than 10,000 programmable pixel lights.
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🔗 Gen. John R. Pippy selected to be acting adjutant general
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Sept. 30 that he is naming Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
🔗 Hyper-realistic inflatable alligator rescued from creek in Lebanon County
A Lebanon County woman’s report of an alligator in a local creek prompted a police response before the reptile was discovered to be an inflatable toy.
🔗 The making of “Gathering Place”: A painting for Mount Gretna’s water tower
Kathy Lindert, a local artist, was commissioned to create a painting for the new water tower in her beloved town of Mount Gretna.
WITF presents Ready, Set, Explore language program at Lebanon library
The Lebanon Community Library will host the Ready, Set, Explore Celebrating Languages event on Thursday, Oct. 10, to celebrate language, literacy, and learning.
Commission for Women, Historical Society open Women’s History Exhibit
The Lebanon County Commission for Women and the Lebanon County Historical Society opened the Women’s History Exhibit on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
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.
Plumbing the ins and outs of the City of Lebanon Authority’s fire hydrants
The City of Lebanon Authority owns and maintains 1,960 fire hydrants in its service area.
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Here’s what’s in store for October’s First Friday celebration in downtown Lebanon
Visit Lebanon Valley and the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts will host this month’s First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4.
Where Pa.’s attorney general candidates stand on defending elections, voter ID, and more
Pennsylvania’s attorney general defends the state’s election practices and outcomes, which have become a target of legal challenges since the 2020 presidential contest.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of September 30
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Blotter: Simple assault, burglary, fleeing and eluding, theft of packages and e-bike
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler retires as head of PA National Guard and DMVA at FTIG
Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which is headquartered at Fort Indiantown Gap, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of service with the PA National Guard.
LERTA amendment proposed to include overlooked Lebanon business park
A LERTA amendment request was presented to the Lebanon County Commissioners to help finalize an agreement for construction of a manufacturing plant in North Lebanon Township.
Palmyra Borough Council hears resident concerns about new refuse, recycling bid
Residents expressed concerns about the increased price tag and the 96-gallon carts.
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Rubber Duck Derby raises money for domestic violence victims [Photo Story]
Organizers estimated that the fourth annual Rubber Duck Derby raised between $8 and $10 thousand for Domestic Violence Intervention.
Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival celebrates community, culture
On Saturday, the Lebanon Multicultural Festival took place downtown to share local businesses, food and music with the community.
Heidelberg Township passes nuisance ordinance at monthly meeting
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors agreed to pass a nuisance ordinance following a public hearing at its meeting Tuesday.
Pa. election 2024: The powerful interests bankrolling critical row office races
Fundraising disparities have emerged in races for attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer — though cash hasn’t always meant success in these elections.
County jury returns 1st-degree murder verdict against Jouse Ortiz-Serrano
Jury finds Jouse Ortiz-Serrano guilty of 1st degree murder for 2022 shooting. He now faces life in prison without possibility of parole.
Weekend Forecast: Gloomy weekend ahead with rain, chilly temps in 60s
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, September 27, to Sunday, September 29. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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Testimony finishes in city homicide trial; jury is expected to get the case Friday
The jury in the homicide trial of Jouse Ortiz-Serrano was expected to begin deliberations around noon Friday.
Met-Ed substation at Annville logistics park expected to be ready by end of year
A new substation currently under construction by Met-Ed in South Annville Township is a last step before a 1-million-square-foot DHL warehouse in Annville is ready for occupants.
PennDOT solicits public feedback on S. 22nd St. bridge replacement project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting public feedback over plans for a replacement and realignment of the S. 22nd Street bridge over Quittapahilla Creek in North Cornwall Township.
Lebanon County Job Listings: September 27, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Friendship Social Club is looking for a part-time bartender.
Frequent hikers can adopt a Middle Creek trail and help to control rampant growth
Regular visitors to the trails at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area might want to take an extra step and help take care of the fragile ecosystem there.
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We saved you a bite: Hearty Slice (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: This pizza shop has good dough for their dishes.
Antique lovers and car enthusiasts gear up for October events at Lebanon Expo
The Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds will host Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show and Crowe Auction Group’s Fall Collector Car Auction in October.
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[LebTown Exclusive] Turbine project near Fort Indiantown Gap grounded by ACUB
A plan to construct wind turbines near aviation training grounds for Fort Indiantown Gap have been grounded by a conservation easement agreement.
Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated with multicultural festival in city Saturday
The fourth annual Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 8th Street in Lebanon.
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