Working under the name Cleona Coffee Roasters, Matt Zechman sells his beans at three local locations in Lebanon County, and he’s looking for more retail opportunities in the area.
Business & Nonprofits
Developers of Lebanon Catholic site see need for new housing in Lebanon, face zoning hurdles in realizing 326-unit plan
A Lancaster-based developer has a big vision for the site of the former Lebanon Catholic School, but faces zoning hurdles that may see the development plans significantly changed prior to being realized.
T.J. Rockwell’s joins Funck family of restaurants; no major changes expected
The restaurants join a conglomerate of establishments including the Rising Sun, two Snitz Creek Brewery locations, and two Funck’s locations.
Seven Cuz Beer Store opens at Quentin Crossing after whirlwind weekend move
Seven Cuz Beer Store opened at Quentin Crossing on Monday, Feb. 7, after a whirlwind weekend move that saw seven truckloads of retail product shuttled from the store’s former location in the Cedar Crest Square shopping mall.
Spiders, lizards, snakes & a gator: New zoo opening at Lebanon Valley Mall
The Innocent Reptile Experience, a new zoo and storefront at Lebanon Valley Mall, features more than 100 animals and nearly 40 different species.
South Lebanon plant part of big year for global glass maker Schott
Schott’s South Lebanon plant was an integral part in the company’s 2021 production of pharmaceutical grade glass containers that delivered over 1.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines and anti-viral drugs around the world.
$680,000 jackpot-winning lottery ticket sold at Cleona Giant, winner unknown
The odds of purchasing the jackpot-winning ticket were 1 in 4,661,272.
Hershey shifts fulfillment jobs to massive new Annville warehouse
Some job reductions planned for Hershey’s GXO-operated Palmyra warehouse, but all employees affected are expected to be able to transfer to Hershey’s new Annville facility.
Target confirms it will open in former Kmart sometime in 2022
Target confirms it will open its first Lebanon County store in 2022.
2nd Starbucks coming to Lebanon; Route 422 store to open fall 2022
Starbucks says it will open its second Lebanon County store in fall 2022 on Route 422 in Lebanon.
State awards nearly $4 million in redevelopment grants to county firms
The state has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to Lebanon County firms as part of its first round of 2021 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding.
Lebanon’s Ebersole auto dealerships sold to Bennett Automotive Group
Ebersole auto dealerships sold after a century of family ownership.
Union Beer House plans mid-2022 move to former Country Cupboard
Union Beer House is set to get new digs next year, with the local joint known for its cheesesteaks and beer selection taking over the former Country Cupboard space at 2631 Cumberland Street in North Lebanon Township.
Campbelltown adds welcome signs to the neighborhood, celebrating completion of project two years in the making
Thanks to the work of the nonprofit Campbelltown Community Alliance, new signs welcoming traffic into the community have been installed by the side of Route 322 at either end of the village.
PennDOT plans Dec. 9 job fair in Lebanon to hire CDL drivers and mechanics
PennDOT’s Lebanon garage will be taking applications for CDL drivers and mechanics at a Dec. 9 job fair. Starting hourly pay will range from $19.72 to $22.24.