Lebanon-based artist Katie Trainer unveiled a 70-foot mural at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza in Newburg Jan. 8. The 17th and final in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Art Sparks series, the mural was made by students at Shippensburg Area High School, guided by Trainer.
Emily Bixler
Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.
Posted inEducation
Cornwall-Lebanon School District to pivot to all-day kindergarten
The 2025-2026 school year will be the first for all-day schooling for incoming kindergarteners, the Cornwall-Lebanon School District (CLSD) has announced.
Posted inNews
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.
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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.
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Lebanon Bologna Drop ushers in 2025
New Year’s Eve, Lebanon residents huddled together on South Eighth Street to watch a giant Lebanon Bologna be lowered to the ground at the strike of midnight.
Posted inCrime & Safety
West Virginia shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured, all with ties to Lebanon County
Family members of former Cornwall Borough councilman Steve Tribioli were victims in a Saturday, Dec. 28, shooting that took place in Calhoun County, WV.
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Officers sworn in for service with new regional police department [photo story]
Officers from the North Lebanon and North Cornwall police departments were sworn into the soon-operational Lebanon County Regional Police Department Thursday.
Posted inUpcoming Events
28th annual Lebanon Bologna Drop on New Year’s Eve will ring in 2025 for city
Tuesday night as the clock strikes midnight, Lebanon city will hold its 28th annual Lebanon Bologna Drop to usher in 2025.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Child cancer survivor and family organize toy drive for Ronald McDonald House
For the 11th year in a row, “CHASE-ing a Cure,” a nonprofit headed by Emily Kemberling, hosted a toy drive benefiting kids at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey.
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South Londonderry Twp. zoning board tables decision on Timbers expansion
At a nearly three and a half hour meeting Wednesday, the South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) ultimately could not come to a decision on requests from the Timbers Facility, and scheduled a second meeting Jan. 16 to render a decision.
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Lebanon County CTC plans for changes in the new year
The Lebanon County CTC’s final board meeting of 2024 saw a change in leadership and the possibility of changes to the articles.
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North Lebanon Township approves 2025 budget, plans for major projects
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the draft 2025 budget and associated items at its meeting Monday.
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Millcreek Township supervisors pass 2025 budget with no millage increase
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Wednesday.
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Myerstown Borough Council approves 2025 budget, transfers carnival planning
The Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to approve the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
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Cornwall Borough Council passes $3.38 million budget for 2025
The Cornwall Borough Council agreed to pass a balanced 2025 budget at its meeting Monday.
