The first of two 110-unit apartment buildings, a Fairfield Inn by Marriott and a restaurant, Mick’s All American Pub, are all now under construction at North Cornwall Commons.
Business & Nonprofits
Financial stability of Lebanon Valley Mall may be stronger than it appears
The Lebanon Valley Mall has experienced the same financial challenges facing many malls across the country.
Local Habitat for Humanity welcomes new leadership on board of directors
New board members include Ryan McCreary of Benchmark Construction, Fred Cluck of Horst Construction, and Carolyn Haskell of WellSpan Philhaven.
Tentative plans made for two new shipping warehouses in Lebanon
DHL, an international shipping company, submitted land development plans for two warehouses to South Lebanon Township on Dec. 28.
World may have changed, but Lebanon bologna has remained the same
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats, located at 230 North College Street in Palmyra, may be the only company currently making Lebanon bologna in Lebanon County. According to its website, Godshall’s Quality Meats, at 1415 Weavertown Road in Lebanon, still sells Weaver’s Lebanon bologna, but it is not known whether or not that product is manufactured in the county.
Politicos brief business leaders during Lebanon Valley Chamber federal legislative update event
Nearly 50 area business leaders attended a federal legislative update hosted by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce Friday, March 12.
Lancaster Health Center and Welsh Mountain Health Centers announce new name for merged center
Union Community Care is the new name of the combined health centers, which announced their merger back in November.
Beloved Annville grille and bar, Corvette, anticipates opening by summer
Jeff Dunn is predicting that the doors to Corvette will be open once more by this summer. “It’s about 75% complete,” he estimated, in regards to the construction.
Hospitality industry gets a helping hand: $1.6 million to aid businesses via CHIRP
As of Monday, Lebanon County businesses whose NAICS code is 72, which includes accommodations and food services, are eligible to apply for funding relief under the COVID-19 Hospitality Relief Program.
Bayer adding 40+ full time jobs at Myerstown plant, offering sign-on bonuses, benefits
Myerstown’s Bayer Corporation plant, located just off Route 501, is looking to immediately hire over 40 full-time 2nd and 3rd shift employees.
Community Homes expands in pursuit of mission for more affordable housing
Community Homes of Lebanon County’s six properties provide 287 apartments and units for local seniors and younger adults with disabilities in need. There are another estimated 555 local residents on Community Homes’ waiting list for housing whose rent is determined by income.
Gretna Music, Pa. Chautauqua partner in COVID, safety initiative
The Gretna Arts Safety Plan, or GASP, which will focus its energies on making Mount Gretna “a safer place for visitors and residents,” addressing COVID concerns as well as other safety issues.
Connected Together announces EMDR certification scholarship
The Community Health Council of Lebanon County is now accepting scholarship applications for training and certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Lebanon School District advances sale of Northwest Elementary to developer
Sale of old Northwest Elementary school building could be approved on March 2; office and commercial development project could start this summer.
Lebanon County Power Packs project fights food insecurity
The Power Packs Project, a nonprofit serving both Lebanon and Lancaster counties, has thoughtfully provided food for families for the past 16 years.