The Salvation Army is encouraging the public to donate $20 on Dec. 20 to counter a shortage of donations this year.
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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24th annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop to usher in 2020 for Lebanon
The annual New Year’s Bologna Drop will be held on S. Eighth St., with this year’s new addition of a disco ball.
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The history of Lebanon’s Bologna Drop
The annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop has been going on since the turn of 1998.
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Lebanon is buying less wine and liquor from PLCB stores
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently released its 2018-2019 annual fiscal year report detailing Fine Wine & Good Spirits wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
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County municipalities receive $2M for firefighter, police, & municipal pensions
Total state aid for firefighter, police and municipal employee pensions across the Commonwealth totaled $328.2 million.
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Penn State Health and Lebanon Free Clinic provide glasses for Lebanon students using Highmark grant
Penn State Health personnel visited the Lebanon Free Clinic earlier this month to provide free eye exams to Lebanon School District students as part of a Highmark Blue Shield grant.
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Michael Schroeder to hold campaign kickoff in Annville Town Square Saturday
Michael Schroeder, Democratic nominee for the Jan. 14 state senatorial special election, is holding a campaign kickoff and rally Nov. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. in Annville Town Square.
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Lebanon Salvation Army to hold Red Kettle Campaign kickoff at Farmers Market Saturday
The Lebanon Salvation Army will kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Farmers Market.
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Art exhibition and sale to be held featuring Jonestown artist’s work
Nov. 1, 2, 8, and 9, the Grace Clater Art Studio will hold an art exhibition and sale featuring over 200 original works by Clater.
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Second annual Tower to Town race raised $6,000; 200 racers competed
At the second annual Tower to Town 10-mile race, Luis Miranda and Olivia Guilbert placed first in the male and female rankings respectively.
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Lt. Gov.’s residence to be turned over to Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, will fall inside planned perimeter at Fort Indiantown Gap
Oct. 23, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously voted to turn over the lieutenant governor’s residence to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to be used for veteran support programs.
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The Colebrook Furnace ghost story
A local legend set at Colebrook Furnace tells of a cruel ironmaster and his pack of hounds. Here’s our retelling, just in time for Halloween.
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Pennsylvania Chautauqua to host Colebrook ghost story dramatic reading
Head out to the Pennsylvania Chautauqua on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a dramatic reading of “The Legend of the Hounds.”
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College and Career Fair to be held at Lebanon Valley Expo Center
Tuesday, October 29, the Lebanon County Counselors Association is hosting the fourth annual College and Career Fair, free for students and the public.
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Lebanon firefighter Dave Smiley returns to work seven months after March injury
After his March injury, Lebanon firefighter Dave Smiley returned to work October 13.
