The monthly board meeting of the county career and tech center also involved an executive session about safety and security at the school.
James Mentzer
James Mentzer is a freelance writer and lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. He has spent his professional career writing about agriculture, economic development, manufacturing and the energy and real estate industries, and is the county reporter and a features writer for LebTown.
James is an outdoor enthusiast whose hobbies include hunting, Ultimate frisbee, disc golf, spikeball and pickleball, biking, traveling and attending live concerts for a number of bands, including moe., String Cheese Incident and Widespread Panic.
His published works include the books Pennsylvania Manufacturing: Alive and Well; Bucks County: A Snapshot in Time; United States Merchant Marine Academy: In Service to the Nation 1943-2018; A Century of Excellence: Spring Brook Country Club 1921-2021; Lancaster Development, Inc.: An American Story of Family and Infrastructure, and several other titles. He has also had business profiles published in Central Pennsylvania: Our Time Has Come, and an article in The Columbiad, a scholarly publication of Civil War Times Illustrated, concerning a little-known African American fort and battle along the James River in Virginia. Another book is currently in production for Morris Country Club in Morris, Illinois.
Plans move forward for cold storage, tray pack poultry facilities in Fredericksburg
A land development plan for two Bell & Evans’ plants was presented at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Bethel Township Planning Commission.
100-year-old Bethel Twp. farm was among first preserved in Lebanon County
Bethel Township farmer was an early adopter of the farmland preservation program in the mid-1990s.
N. Annville Twp. supervisors look to rehire Cleona Borough for police services
North Annville officials consider new police contract, obtaining mortgage paperwork for former fire company at Sept. 8 meeting.
New Fireman’s Park facilities in Fredericksburg dedicated at ceremony
Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg was dedicated prior to upcoming Hinkelfest festivities this weekend.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, municipal building receive construction funding
Two separate construction projects were among numerous approvals of the Lebanon County Commissioners at their Sept. 4 meeting.
State budget impasse impacts local public schools, county government
While Lebanon County can currently maintain services through local tax revenue, its school districts face different levels of financial strain from the state budget impasse, with Lebanon School District warning of possible October funding shortfall.
Bethel Twp. zoning hearing board denies proposed 5,000 solar panel farm array
Bethel Township officials deny proposed solar farm in the municipality during a Sept. 2 zoning hearing board session.
Help wanted: Lebanon County treasurer’s job to be filled by Governor Josh Shapiro
The help wanted sign is out for the position of Lebanon County treasurer following the resignation of the current treasurer, effective Sept. 26.
Crop yields expected to be average, prices flat for Lebanon County farmers
Penn State Cooperative Extension’s annual Crop Tour in Lebanon County reveals 2025’s expected yields for corn and soybeans.
Lebanon County officials to seek public input on new comprehensive plan
Public meetings will be held this fall to gather input from Lebanon countians concerning Lebanon County’s new comprehensive plan.
Lebanon County to pursue a hazmat agreement with Lancaster County
Lebanon County to explore entering into an agreement to provide hazmat services in Lancaster County.
WEPA in Lebanon launches real estate entity to charge rent, address growth
WEPA’s new real estate entity to charge rent at existing facility, look to add new properties due to growing pains.
Lebanon County-owned bridge in Jonestown to be rehabilitated
Lebanon County Commissioners approve a bridge rehab project in Jonestown at their Aug. 21 meeting.
LCCTC signs public safety agreement with South Lebanon Police Department
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center board unanimously approved two Memorandums of Understanding at the Aug. 19 meeting.














