For the 11th year in a row, “CHASE-ing a Cure,” a nonprofit headed by Emily Kemberling, hosted a toy drive benefiting kids at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey.
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Big Lots in Cleona still open; going out of business sale in progress (Updated)
Cleona’s Big Lots location joins nationwide going-out-of-business sales following a collapsed acquisition deal.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation announces first micro-grant awardees
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation has announced more than a dozen micro-grant awards in the first round of a new designed to support local small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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Former Layser’s Flowers property sells for $1.7 million in Jackson Township
The Jackson Township property formerly home to Layser’s Flowers Garden Center and Gift Shop was purchased for $1.695 million by Copper Run Holdings in mid-November.
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Luthercare will sell Spang Crest Manor to Tryko Partners; terms not disclosed
The historic Spang Crest Manor, which began as an 18-bed church home in 1953, will be acquired by healthcare operator Tryko Partners from Luthercare by December 31.
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Book Bar opens in Palmyra, offering books, drinks, community and events
Owner Brittany Haynes said the community response has been “overwhelming,” and she’s looking forward to organizing more events and book clubs in the future.
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WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital receives top national safety rating
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers, has awarded an “A” safety grade to WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, as well as to WellSpan hospitals in Ephrata and Waynesboro, for fall 2024.
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Met-Ed says new South Annville Twp. substation to be completed in early 2025
Met-Ed said that its new substation in South Annville Township is expected to be completed in early 2025.
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With Steinman Foundation backing, Central Pennsylvania selected as one of 20 first Press Forward local chapters
Press Forward, the national movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news, announced Tuesday that Central Pennsylvania would be among the first 20 Press Forward local chapters across the country.
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Christman’s Christmas gifts select families in need some holiday cheer
A new nonprofit in Lebanon County is spreading cheer this holiday season by providing gifts to select families in need.
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Chamber of Commerce CEO will attend National Child Care Innovation Summit
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Karen Groh has been invited to attend the prestigious National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action this December in Washington, D.C.
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4th annual Great Lebanon County Pitch awards $8,000 to two small businesses
Wildflowers on Fox and LE’s Cupcakes are taking home $7,000 and $3,000 in grant funding, respectively, to grow their small businesses.
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Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
Donna Simpson, Pennsylvania Warhorse founder and executive director, said they wanted to let people know about their new location at 1709 N. State Route 934 and the services they offer.
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Historic Lebanon Farmers Market is scheduled for auction in December
The historic Lebanon Farmers Market building at 31-35 S. Eighth St. will be auctioned by Joel Heisey Auctioneer at the end of the year.
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CASA welcomes court-appointed special advocates to Lebanon & Lancaster areas
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties celebrated the swearing in of 10 new court-appointed special advocates.
