The Lebanon County Commissioners recognized local man Ken Long yesterday for his replacement of more than 120 headstones of American military vets in Lebanon County.
LebTown Staff
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Congregation Beth Israel will honor Tree of Life Synagogue with an interfaith memorial Shabbat service tonight, mayor and local clergy to participate
We have more details on tonight’s interfaith memorial Shabbat service, which will begin at 7:30pm at Congregation Beth Israel (411 South 8th St).
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Fort Indiantown Gap will host demolitions and mortar training this month
If you hear some loud booms this weekend, worry not: It’s just the Gap.
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Rare opportunity this month to see Lebanon’s historic Chestnut Street Log House
On Sunday November 25 from 1pm to 4pm, visitors will be welcomed at Lebanon’s Chestnut Street Log House (1110 Chestnut Street), where they will have an opportunity to sit by the fire, enjoy some refreshments, and enjoy the story of this special building.
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Disabled vet defrauded of more than $300k by Juniata County couple while he was hospitalized at the Lebanon VA
Charges were announced this week against a now divorced Pennsylvania couple who allegedly defrauded a disabled vet of hundreds of thousands of dollars while he was permanently hospitalized at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (known commonly as the VA).
🔗 Treasurer for three Lebanon youth sports clubs charged for theft of more than $50,000
A Lebanon woman was charged Wednesday for stealing more than $53,000 in funds from three local youth sports clubs and Fulton Bank.
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In Lackawanna, a glimpse of what millions in funding could do for an old Bethlehem Steel plant
Lebanon County residents will understand why Lackawanna, NY residents are so excited to see something done with the old Bethelehem Steel plant they have downtown.
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Congregation Beth Israel will open up Friday night services to general public
Lebanon synagogue Congregation Beth Israel, located at 411 South 8th Street, will open its Friday night services to the general public. Services begin at 7:30pm.
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Throwing corn kernels (aka “tic-tacking”) is a long-time Mischief Night tradition for our region
Commentators in the Lebanon Valley and Lehigh Valley have suggested the tradition of “tic-tacking” has local roots, but a check of the archives debunks this myth and reveals a new insight about the origins of the term.
Posted inPeople & Places
Lifetime Central PA baller Ashley Moyer-Gleich is now a referee for the NBA
Ashley Moyer-Gleich has joined the big leagues.
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Registration now open for Cornwall Borough’s annual Breakfast with Santa, Mt. Gretna & West Cornwall residents also welcome
This afternoon Cornwall Borough released the registration for its annual free Breakfast with Santa event, open to residents of Cornwall Borough, Mt. Gretna Borough, and West Cornwall Township.
🔗 A Pipeline, a Protest, and the Battle for Pennsylvania’s Political Soul
The New Yorker looks at how the Mariner East pipeline inspired a Democratic challenger for a PA legislative district in Chester County.
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South Lebanon Township Police introduce optional registration for people with autism
South Lebanon Township Police posted to Facebook today announcing a new internal database for people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
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Lebanon County approaching best fall foliage color: Where to see it
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been testing a new fall foliage map this year, with the latest release showing that Lebanon County is approaching the period of the best color.
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Lebanon County will pay $4.75m to estate of Cedar Crest grad who died from complications to heroin withdrawal, but will not admit wrongdoing
The estate of Victoria “Tori” Herr has settled with Lebanon County over claims of civil rights violations and wrongful death involving the Lebanon County Correctional Facility. Herr’s estate will receive $4.75 million.
