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.
LebTown Staff
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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.
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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.
Posted inPeople & Places
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.
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Victims of Sunday fire id’ed; Mayor says 5th person has died, shares support info
A Lebanon house fire originating from a first-floor electrical outlet killed five people ranging in age from 1 to 73, prompting fundraising campaigns that already raised over $80,000 combined for the affected families by Tuesday morning.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Sept. 29
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Sept. 29, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
🔗 Police chase begins in York County, ends in Lebanon County cornfield
The chase started in York County and ended in a Lebanon County cornfield off Palmyra Road between North and South Londonderry townships, which happened around 6:40 p.m., according to state police.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUIs, aggravated assault, retail theft, drug possession, warrants
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Posted inObituaries
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of September 29
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Rubber Duck Derby on the Quittie Oct. 4 benefits Domestic Violence Intervention
The fifth annual Rubber Duck Derby fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, with the race kicking off promptly at noon along the Quittie Creek between 7th and 8th streets in Lebanon.
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PAM Health commits $5 million to Lebanon Valley College nursing program
PAM Health, a national healthcare leader that operates medical rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, wound care clinics, and outpatient physical therapy locations across the United States, has committed $5 million to name the nursing program at Lebanon Valley College.
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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Sept. 26 to Sept. 28
Events in Lebanon County this weekend include canine agility trials, a coffee shop’s grand opening, live performances, and more.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
DECD report: Local tourist spending down about 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
A state economic report shows Lebanon County was among four counties in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region to see declining tourist revenue in 2024, dropping $27.6 million from the previous year.
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Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Sept. 22
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Sept. 22, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
