Boger Concrete and Quandel Concrete have merged to create BQ Concrete which will operate under the Byler Materials Group family of companies.
Business & Nonprofits
Wertz Candies expands sale of famous caramel corn to three local groceries
Wertz Candies Caramel Corn is now available at three local grocery stores as well as the shop’s downtown location.
Dining Latino: Black Diamond shines with Nicaraguan and Dominican cuisine
Located at 607 Cumberland St. in the city of Lebanon, Black Diamond Restaurant is entering its third year of business.
Dining Latino: La Coffeeteria reaches one-year anniversary in Lebanon
LebTown’s first article in its “Dining Latino” series visits La Coffeeteria, which serves drinks, classic Hispanic meals, and baked goods from its South 8th Street location.
Bill Zazynski takes charge as the new CEO of Lebanon Valley YMCA
Bill Zazynski said he aims to continue the YMCA’s older adult care, grow childcare and preschool programs, and expand Camp Rocky Creek’s summer and year-round experiences.
Suzy Q’s Cafe opens at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
Suzy Q’s Cafe, which recently acquired a storefront inside the Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster building at 1701 Cornwall Road, held a grand opening Monday morning to much success, according to owner Suzanne Taylor.
Lebanon NAACP kicks off Black History Month events focused on local history
The Lebanon County NAACP is hosting multiple February events for Black History Month, including a seminar on Governor Dick, an enslaved 18th-century charcoal burner, and a screening of “The Six Triple Eight” about a Black women’s battalion in World War II.
$810k state grant will help Peachey Rail Works expand rail operation for ag use
Peachey Rail Works received an $810,000 grant to construct two additional tracks and install unloading equipment at its Lebanon terminal that primarily serves agricultural clients.
World Blindness Outreach will go on its 100th mission in February
The 100th mission will bring volunteers to the Dominican Republic to do hundreds of eye surgeries on populations that normally wouldn’t have access to eye care.
Cedar Crest graduate lands sweet deals on ABC’s reality TV show ‘Shark Tank’
Cedar Crest graduate and Navy veteran Thereasa Black secured two investment deals totaling $175,000 for 20% equity in her Maryland-based dessert company Bon Appe´Sweet on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
B.R. Kreider & Son announces plans to build new office in S. Lebanon Township
Plans are underway for B. R. Kreider & Son to relocate its Lebanon office from 28 Evergreen Road to a new building that would be constructed at the intersection of Evergreen Road and State Drive.
Employee-owned Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying welcomes new leadership
Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc. started the new year with new leaders; Stephen A. “Steve” Sherk stepped into the role as president and CEO and Scott M. Rights continues to serve as vice president and COO.
Cedar Haven owner files for Chapter 11 in pursuit of facility sale; hearing scheduled
Cedar Haven Acquisition LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking to use $1.3 million in cash collateral to continue operating the nursing home while pursuing a sale of the business.
Shuey’s Pretzels says future is uncertain
Shuey’s Pretzels, a 99-year-old Lebanon fixture whose twisted treats have delighted everyone from popes to presidents, is pondering its next chapter.
Museum Commission names new site administrator for Cornwall Iron Furnace
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has named a new site administrator at Cornwall Iron Furnace.














