Police officers and members of the community came together to honor the late Lt. William Lebo during the third annual Umbrella Walk Monday.
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.
Heidelberg Township supervisors plan for 2025 paving
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $307,468.60 bid from Pennsy Supply for the 2025 paving project.
Cornwall Borough council hears from 3 candidates vying for vacant seat
Cornwall Borough Council heard speeches from three candidates looking to fill a vacancy at a special meeting March 24.
Local musical ‘Lemonade!’ returns to Lebanon stage after decade-long hiatus
After ten years and some revision, locally-created musical Lemonade! has returned to the stage at Lebanon Community Theatre.
Career & Technology Center board approves feasibility study consult
The board of the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center unanimously agreed to hire Fidevia Construction Management and Consulting to consult with Beers + Hoffman as they conduct a feasibility study.
North Lebanon Township plans for paving
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a bid from Pennsy Supply totaling $349,127.66 for this year’s paving project.
Myerstown Borough Council fields short-term rental concerns
The Myerstown Borough Council heard from several residents Tuesday voicing concerns about a short-term rental property at 11 N. College St.
Drunken Smithy adds mead hall aside axe-throwing at Lebanon Valley Mall
Saturday, the Drunken Smithy held a grand opening for a mead hall alongside existing axe-throwing and forging facilities at the Lebanon Valley Mall.
Cornwall Borough Council looks to fill vacant seat following resignation
Following the resignation of Councilman Tony Fitzgibbons, Cornwall Borough Council plans to appoint a new member at a special meeting April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
North Cornwall approves phases 2A and 2B of North Cornwall Commons housing
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Phase 2A and 2B of the North Cornwall Commons land development plan at its meeting Tuesday.
West Lebanon Township advertises update to disorderly conduct ordinance
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to advertise updates to its disorderly conduct ordinance at its monthly meeting Monday.
East Hanover Township plans meeting to discuss future land use
During its monthly meeting Feb. 24, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss traffic impact fees and future land use.
Heidelberg Twp. supervisors double up paving plan despite budget constraints
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors plans to dip into township reserves to pave two roads this year, as discussed at their meeting Feb. 25.
Sheetz plans county’s first drive-through location at Long Lane in N. Lebanon Twp.
A preliminary/final land development plan has been submitted for a 6,139-square-foot Sheetz location at the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane.
PA Human Relations Commission director speaks at NAACP gala
Speaking at a Harlem Renaissance-themed NAACP gala Saturday, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission executive director Chad Lassiter called for unity in the face of adversity.



















