Sen. Dave McCormick plans to examine vaccination options and press USDA for better cooperation as avian influenza batters Pennsylvania’s egg industry.
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đź”— Lebanon captures first L-L League girls basketball championship since 1979
Back in the Lancaster-Lebanon League girls basketball title game for the third year in a row, but coming off gut-punch losses in 2023 and 2024, the Lebanon Cedars finally reached the summit Thursday night.
đź”— Palmyra school supt. defends decision to not immediately inform public about intruder
Palmyra Area School District officials addressed security concerns after a hit-and-run suspect hid himself at Palmyra Area High School on Jan. 7.
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Lebanon included on list of Joann fabrics and crafts store closures
After filing for bankruptcy in January, Joann announced Wednesday that it would be closing 500 of its 800 remaining stores, including its Lebanon location.
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Palmyra man charged for allegedly seeking sexual relationship with 14-year-old; released pending trial (Updated)
A 23-year-old Palmyra man has been arrested and charged after allegedly traveling to Ohio in 2023 to engage in sexual contact with a 14-year-old child.
đź”— ELCO baseball coaching legend awaits induction into L-L League Hall of Fame
Former minor league shortstop Lyle Krall, who coached baseball at ELCO High School for 36 years and won 406 games, will be inducted into the Lancaster-Lebanon League Hall of Fame at age 91.
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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 14 to Feb. 16
This weekend in Lebanon County, visit the classic indoor tractor show, peruse a curated art exhibit, and enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy.
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Richland receives federal, state financing for $5.1 million water tank replacement
Richland Borough will begin construction in April on a $5.1 million water tank replacement project that promises better pressure and borough wide service.
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Applications are open for 2025 Alletta Schadler Community Service Award
Applications are open for the 2025 Alletta Schadler Community Service/Engagement Award, according to an announcement from the Penn State Extension of Lebanon County.
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139,500 birds quarantined for avian flu at two facilities in northern Lebanon County
Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that as of Feb. 7 two flocks in Lebanon County consisting of 139,500 birds are currently being quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected.
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Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Feb. 10
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of Feb. 10, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Blotter: Trespassing, burglary, theft, DUIs, vehicle tire slashing
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County​.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
đź”— Lebanon County man accused of stabbing juvenile multiple times with box cutter
A juvenile was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment after police said they were stabbed Tuesday night, and a Lebanon County man is facing charges.
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Woman’s Club of Lebanon marks 128 years of growth, community service
The Woman’s Club of Lebanon met recently to mark the 128th anniversary of the organization.
