At a campaign celebration held last Thursday at the clubhouse at Alden Place, the United Way of Lebanon County revealed that it had raised a total of $1.7 million during its 2018-2019 campaign.
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Lebanon County Commission for Women seeking mini-grant proposals
The Lebanon County Commission for Women is seeking mini-grant proposals from local non-profits that want to raise awareness on a women’s issue or issues.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Valley College esports program expands, adds Call of Duty
Lebanon Valley College is expanding its esports program to include Call of Duty and and Paladins.
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The Phillies played the Gap in Lebanon for spring training 1943
In 1943, major league teams were required to stick close to home for spring training.
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DA and Detective Bureau to announce results into man shot while fleeing state troopers
Lebanon County DA Dave Arnold and the Lebanon County Detective Bureau announced today that they have completed the investigation into the mid-December shooting of Mitchell James Hammer.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Cleona Mayor: Giant will need referendum for beer cafe in dry town
Giant Foods will likely face a referendum to open its beer cafe in Cleona, a dry town since 1945.
Posted inHistory
Historic Annville mill in need of buyer to maintain “longest operating” status
An Annville landmark needs a new owner to maintain its status as the longest operating mill in the United States.
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Colebrook Mill deemed “At Risk” by PA preservation nonprofit
The Colebrook Mill is one of five state landmarks to be placed on Preservation Pennsylvania’s 2019 At Risk list.
Posted inPeople & Places
Bill Haley, the WLBR DJ who helped Buddy Holly get his break
This year marks 65 years since the day the music died. Did you know that a former WLBR DJ helped Buddy Holly get his big break?
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One dead, one seriously injured following Heidelberg Township crash
A 21 year old West Chester man is dead following a crash last night in Heidelberg Township, according to a report by Penn Live.
Posted inHistory
Ever wondered how ice would have been harvested at the Colebrook Ice Dam?
Before it was Lake Duffy, it was the Colebrook Ice Dam. But how did the ice actually get harvested?
Posted inPeople & Places
Matt Nagy named AP Coach of the Year, Frank Reich is runner-up
Chicago Bears head coach (and former Central PA high school coach) Matt Nagy was announced as the Associated Press 2018 NFL Coach of the Year last night.
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Uni saw his shadow: Watch video of Myerstown’s Groundhog Day celebration
Did you miss Uni yesterday in Myerstown?
Posted inHistory
A still unrecognized victory: When Pottsville “won” the NFL Championship
This Super Bowl weekend, we are looking back to a time when the NFL Championship was “won” by a team based just 30 miles away from Lebanon.
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Congressman Dan Meuser officially opens Palmyra office
US Rep. Dan Meuser (R-9) officially opened his District Office in Palmyra yesterday.
