Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Oct. 6, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Lebanon County Young Republicans seek new venue after LVC Kirk vigil is canceled
Lebanon County Young Republicans chair Anthony Catalani said that a planned vigil for Charlie Kirk was canceled after the college imposed a $10,000 security fee, though administrators deny pressuring the student group’s decision.
Two arrested in Chestnut Street homicide investigation in Lebanon city
Lebanon City police arrested two women Saturday in connection with the death of a 45-year-old man found in a Chestnut Street apartment.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (September 16 to September 30)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of September. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Blotter: Vehicle pursuit, endangering the welfare of children, burglary, theft
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
PennDOT seeks public input on state rail plan through Oct. 24; Lebanon mentioned
State’s rail blueprint open for comment; Lebanon County residents note lack of direct passenger service.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 6
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
LebTown survey: Help us be a better news outlet for all of Lebanon County
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🔗 Cedar Crest freshman soars to heart-pounding District 3 Class 3A girls golf title
Cedar Crest freshman Bryn Brandt captured the 2025 District Three Class 3A girls’ golf championship with a two-day total of 3-over par 147, becoming the school’s first champion since Lara Peffley in 2004.
🔗 Why are there so many snack food companies in Pennsylvania?
It seems as though you can’t drive more than a few minutes in South Central Pennsylvania without coming upon a snack food manufacturer.
Child pornography investigation leads to multiple rape charges for Lebanon man
Lebanon resident Irvin Groce was jailed on $750,000 bail after investigators found child pornography dating to 2015 and two minors reported long-term sexual abuse.
PennDOT plans I-78 bridge inspections over Swatara Creek later this week
Motorists can expects delays on Interstate 78 this Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2-3, as PennDOT conducts inspections on bridges spanning Swatara Creek and an abandoned railroad about two miles east of Interstate 81 in Union and Swatara townships.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Oct. 3 to Oct. 5
This weekend in Lebanon County, highlights include a coffeehouse evening, First Friday activities, rummage sales, fundraisers, and more.
State begins fall trout stocking season
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 116,500 trout in 118 waterways statewide through mid-December, with Lebanon County’s Quittapahilla Creek and Stoever’s Dam scheduled for November stocking.
🔗 Lancaster County restaurant, petting zoo asking for help in identifying animal abuse suspects
The Pretzel Hut said three people were caught on camera kicking its miniature donkey and throwing rocks other animals on the property early Monday.

















