96-year-old Al Shade was presented a certificate recognizing his lifetime achievements by Lebanon County Commissioners Mike Kuhn and Robert Phillips at the fair Tuesday.

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.
Raspberry season is upon Lebanon county; here’s what you should know
LebTown spoke with Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences senior extension associate Kathy Demchak about wild raspberries, which are quickly approaching the end of their season.
Cornwall Borough Council approves PRL and Rexmont Road subdivision plans
The Cornwall Borough Council approved the final plans for the PRL and Rexmont Road subdivisions at its meeting Monday.
North Lebanon approves merger with North Cornwall police department
The North Lebanon Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a charter for the Lebanon County Regional Police Department, merging the North Lebanon and North Cornwall police departments, at its meeting Tuesday.
Cornwall Planning and Zoning forwards final PRL, Rexmont Road plans to council
The Cornwall Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to pass the final plans for the PRL Industries manufacturing plant and the Rexmont Road subdivision to council for approval at its meeting last Monday.
Heidelberg Township to adjust nuisance ordinance following resident concerns
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors held a hearing for a nuisance ordinance Tuesday, but opted to make changes to the ordinance prior to adoption.
Lebanon Pride returns despite late planning [Photo Story]
Despite being planned at the last minute, this year’s Pride celebration went off without a hitch.
North Cornwall Township adopts regional police charter with unanimous vote
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt the intermunicipal charter agreement for a regionalized police force Tuesday.
North Lebanon Township to hold public hearing on regional police charter
Monday, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing for the regional police charter.
United Way concludes 2023-24 campaign, totaling over $880,000
The United Way of Lebanon County celebrated the end of its 2023-2024 fundraising campaign Thursday, having raised a total of $882,154 through the year.
Myerstown Borough Council plans for U.S. semiquincentennial
The Myerstown Borough Council took steps to plan for the United States of America’s 250th anniversary at its meeting Tuesday.
Cornwall Borough Council approves PRL waivers
The Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to approve three waivers for the PRL Industries building planned for the Byler Holdings GI plot at the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
10th annual Spinstock festival brings flow arts to Lebanon [Photo Story]
The tenth annual Spinstock Flow Arts Festival was held Saturday at Coleman’s Park, sparking music and movement from noon to nine p.m.
35th annual Historic Old Annville Day draws crowds [Photo Story]
The streets of Annville were bustling Saturday, with the 35th annual Historic Old Annville Day in full swing.
North Cornwall Township takes steps toward regional police formation
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a charter agreement that, if adopted, would begin the merging of the North Cornwall and North Lebanon police departments.