Harrisburg-based journalist Nick Malawskey posted a picture today of the recently-renovated Mammal Hall at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, drawing to our attention the fact that the exhibit’s groundhog scene takes place in Lebanon County.
LebTown Staff
Posted inHistory
How Lebanon, PA witnessed World War One, which ended this week in 1918 with Armistice
With this year marking a century since the Armistice agreement ended hostilities in World War One, we take a look at how Lebanon, PA experienced the Great War.
Posted inNews
Some jerk dumped over 100 tires in the Swatara Creek
Officials at Swatara State Park shared a photo of an illegal dumping of over 100 tires at the Lickdale Trailhead Boat Launch of the Swatara Creek.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Holiday Lights in the Park to open for season on Sunday November 18 with family holiday stroll
The Community of Lebanon Association’s 2nd Annual Holiday Lights in the Park begins in just a couple weeks, with the light show remaining open through December.
🔗 Voters showing up at polls in fairly high numbers despite a rainy start to election day
A 55 percent turnout is expected for Lebanon County, according to Michael Anderson, director at Lebanon County Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration.
🔗 Giant picks up another restaurant license in Lebanon County
No need to hypothesize which Giant Food Stores location will be selling beer and possibly wine. The answer is both, pending further approvals.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Cedar Crest will host Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils later this week
The culmination of a process that began in January 2017, the Cedar Crest High School Student Council will host the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils this week for the group’s annual convention, beginning Thursday and ending Saturday with most activities at the Evergreen Road high school campus.
Posted inHistory
Remembering when the PA National Guard helped defend the Mexican border after mustering in Mt. Gretna
With recent news of increased military presence at the Mexcian border, it’s an opportune time to recall when Pennsylvania played a key role in earlier defense of that boundary line.
Posted inHistory
Your guide to the long-abandoned underground passages of Lebanon, PA
Just about every place I’ve lived, underground passages have captured the public imagination. Lebanon is no exception.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Recent violations of food safety in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
🔗 Wine now sold by the glass at Lebanon market
Bouchette Vineyards has moved upstairs at the Lebanon Farmers Market to the mezzanine level, or second floor, allowing the stand to sell wine and ciders by the glass.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Cedar Crest grad Katie Trainer finishes phase 1 of Lebanon’s newest public mural
Lebanon has another public mural, thanks to the organizers of the Mural-90 project.
Posted inUpcoming Events
The Homeless Veterans Awareness Campaign could use more than your attention this weekend
Based at two “encampments” in downtown Lebanon, campaign organizers and volunteers will be effectively homeless from Friday at 6am to Saturday at noon.
🔗 Sheetz or Wawa?: Convenience store chains split in their support of Pa. governor candidates
Penn-Live’s Jan Murphy explores campaign contributions from regional convenience stores.
Posted inNews
Don’t expect to see election results in next Wednesday’s Lebanon Daily News
You probably won’t see election results in next Wednesday’s paper.
