Starting in 2022, Fort Indiantown Gap will be the site of the Keystone State Youth ChalleNGe Academy, a program for at-risk youth.
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.
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Compeer of Lebanon County to host motorcycle run May 22
The CompeerCORPS Warrior Motorcycle Run will be held May 22, starting at Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill and ending at Frogs Hollow Tavern.
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Two small changes in polling places for primary/special election
Polling places for the Lebanon 7th and 10th Wards, which were moved in November due to Covid-19, have reverted to their previous locations.
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Bellegrove Road bridge scheduled for replacement
A bridge replacement construction project for the bridge on Route 934 will begin this week. Detours will be in place starting May 10, for 105 days.
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Visit Lebanon Valley giving away postcards for National Travel and Tourism Week
In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week and Postcard Week, Visit Lebanon Valley is giving away free postcards to people who fill out an online form.
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Clarence Schock Memorial Park designated as tobacco- and vape-free location
The Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick has joined the Young Lungs at Play initiative and been designated a tobacco- and vape-free location.
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Lebanon Valley College announces nursing degree
LVC has announced that starting Fall of 2022, it will be offering a nursing degree, complete with a new facility for students.
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[Community Photo Story] Annville car show offers variety for car-lovers
A car show was held at Annville’s 911 Rapid Response in April. Check out the photos, courtesy of Darrel Moyer, here.
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South Londonderry Township Police to host free ‘Stop the Bleed’ training
The South Londonderry Township Police are offering three “Stop the Bleed” training sessions educating participants on how to respond to uncontrolled bleeding.
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Lancaster Farming shares story of local youth’s rabbitry business
Rabbitry owner Vanessa Stickler was recently featured in Lancaster Farming for her growing business. Stickler sells about 30 rabbits per year, even to out-of-state buyers.
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Community Health Council to host events for Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout May, the Community Health Council will be offering mental health-themed events.
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Inside Van Winkle’s Homemade Opera Fudge: A nearly 60 year tradition
Van Winkle’s Homemade Opera Fudge continues to produce fudge the same way it has since 1962.
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Full results of the youth animal exhibits at the 2020 Lebanon Area Fair
Results from the 2020 Lebanon Area Fair youth exhibits.
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Four Lebanon County students receive Envirothon scholarships
Four Lebanon County graduating high school seniors received the 2020 Lebanon County Envirothon scholarship totaling $5,000.
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Campbelltown Community Alliance beautifies Route 117 roundabout
The Campbelltown Community Alliance completed a beautification project of the roundabout at Northside Drive and S. Forge Rd.
