The historic JDS Family Farm in North Londonderry Township was severely damaged by a downburst event; community members are encouraged to support recovery efforts by purchasing beef and produce from the farm’s store.
Davis Shaver
Davis Shaver is the publisher of LebTown. He grew up in Lebanon and currently lives outside of Hershey, PA.
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Water briefly out in Quentin for main work; limited boil water advisory to follow
Due to construction of the water line for the Apartments at 419 in Quentin, residents served by the West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority were temporarily without water service Friday morning, July 19.
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‘Vibrant’ congregation to take over Myerstown UCC church building
The Myerstown United Church of Christ, grappling with a significant membership decline, has found a ‘perfect fit’ buyer for its church building in the Evangelical Christian Baptist Church, with the sale set to close in July.
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Groundbreaking marks start of Cornwall Manor’s Clubhouse at The Woods project
Cornwall Manor has commenced construction on the Clubhouse at The Woods, a two-level, 24,000-square-foot facility featuring multiple dining options, a large gym, and wellness amenities, set to be completed by next year.
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Homicide by vehicle charge for 19-year-old who allegedly killed S. Lebanon Twp. resident in hit-and-run (Updated)
South Lebanon Township police announced charges on Tuesday, June 25, over a fatal April 30 hit-and-run that left 77-year-old Casimira Pakola dead.
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Junior High School to open for Lebanon’s 7th, 8th graders this 2024-25 school year
On time and on budget, the new Junior High School in Lebanon School District, a centerpiece of plans to combat student overcrowding, is set to open its doors for the 2024-25 school year.
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Power outage affects 4,700 Met-Ed customers Sunday in Lebanon (Updated)
In a fourth major outage since Friday, June 7, about 4,800 Lebanon area residents lost power on Sunday, June 23. Little information is available at present.
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Thousands without power after turkey vulture apparently lands on breaker
Lebanon County’s power outage saga continues for a third week, with a turkey vulture and squirrel causing a circuit breaker malfunction at Met-Ed’s North Lebanon Substation, affecting approximately 4,700 customers.
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Investigation ongoing into fatal South Lebanon Township hit-and-run in April
Investigation is ongoing into the April 30th hit-and-run in South Lebanon Township which left 77-year-old Casimira Pakola dead.
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Lebanon city recycling center will resume normal hours this week
The Recycling Drop Off Center operated at 14th and Lehman streets for Lebanon city residents will be back up and running at its full hours later this week.
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Chick-fil-A on track for fall opening at Lebanon Plaza on Quentin Road/Rt. 72
The Chick-fil-A under construction at Lebanon Plaza on Route 72/Quentin Road is set to open this fall, featuring a playground, outdoor seating, and a dual-lane drive-thru.
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Sheetz explores North Lebanon Twp. location at Route 72 & Long Lane
The development team at Sheetz has held preliminary talks with PennDOT about a traffic study for the northwest corner of State Route 72 & Long Lane in North Lebanon Township.
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Community rallies to clean up and protect historic Dinosaur Rock from graffiti
Community volunteers and Pennsylvania Game Commission officials prepare for the annual cleanup of Dinosaur Rock, following a surge in graffiti vandalism primarily by local youth.
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Suspect in Wednesday night assault at Downtown Lounge flees from police
Lebanon City Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 27-year-old Lebanon man, Ricardo Berrios-Hernandez, over his role in an assault at the Downtown Lounge on Wednesday evening, June 12.
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Poison hemlock: A growing threat calls for increased public awareness
The population of poison hemlock, a lethal plant easily mistaken for wild carrots, has been steadily increasing in the Lebanon Valley, leading to calls for greater public education and control measures.
