Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Lebanon VA Medical Center will be among the VA campuses nationwide implementing a smoking ban on the grounds.
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
Lebanon HS names October Rotary Students of the Month
Lebanon HS recognized seniors Jacob Green and Ghada Mostafa as the Rotary Students of the Month.
Posted inPeople & Places
The inside story of the two Lebanon-themed Monopoly games
Before Lebanon-Opoly was released this June, the Chamber of Commerce worked with the same company to create Lebanopoly in 2016.
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ELCO receives million dollar grant to construct pipeline
The Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded a $980,666 grant to East Lebanon to construct a pipeline that will service ELCO high school and middle school, as well as some other nearby properties.
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Jonestown Fall Fest to feature local vendors, live music
The Jonestown Fall Fest will be held in Jonestown Park from 5 to 9pm September 28, featuring various local vendors.
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Cedar Crest to host 6th annual marching band exhibition
The 6th Annual Lebanon County Marching Band Exhibition will be held September 28 at Cedar Crest’s Earl Boltz Stadium with gates opening at 4:45pm.
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Palmyra’s Great Give raises money for local nonprofits
Palmyra’s Great Give, which raises money for local nonprofits, will hold its all-day Community Day event at Memorial Park of Palmyra September 28.
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Cornwall Iron Furnace to hold annual Cast Iron Cooking Demonstration
On Saturday, the Cornwall Iron Furnace will hold its annual Cast Iron Cooking Demonstration on site.
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Tower to Town nears second annual race
The second annual Tower to Town race will be held October 6 starting at 9:30am, going 10 miles through Mt. Gretna and the city of Lebanon.
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Should Keystone Exams be phased out? Local administrators weigh in
The Auditor General released a special report recommending that the Keystone Exams be phased out in favor of nationally recognized exams like the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon Community Library rents 150,000th e-book
The Lebanon County Library System celebrated its 150,000th e-book checkout by awarding a new tablet.
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USO Show Troupe to perform at the Gretna Theatre
From August 22 to 25, Gretna Theatre is showing the USO Show Troupe’s American Heartland Tribute.
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Mt. Gretna Summer Concert series to present Broadway hit songs
August 24, the Mt. Gretna Summer Concert series’ second-to-last show, “Broadway’s Greatest Hits,” will be performed at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle.
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Father of Columbine shooting victim to speak at CLSD on daughter’s inspirational message of kindness
This Thursday, August 22, parents and community members are invited to attend a 6:30pm presentation by co-founder and president of Rachel’s Challenge Darrell Scott in the Cedar Crest High School auditorium.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
WellSpan to open newly expanded Mt. Gretna inpatient unit
July 22, WellSpan Philhaven will open its newly expanded inpatient unit at its Mt. Gretna campus to patients.
