Lebanon’s Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center, which receives 90% of its funding from state and federal grants, has been operating on reserves since July 1 due to Pennsylvania’s budget standstill and the federal government shutdown.
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Lebanon County food banks ‘brace for impact’ of SNAP benefit delays
Lebanon County food banks are expecting increased demand when SNAP benefits are paused on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. They’re hoping for additional community support to get through the uncertainty.
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YMCA’s Edward and Jeanne Arnold Early Learning Center celebrates 10 years
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA’s Edward and Jeanne Arnold Early Learning Center celebrated its 10th anniversary Thursday with an event honoring a decade of providing childcare to about 1,000 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
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Philadelphia Fed appoints Jonestown Bank president to advisory council
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Oct. 9 announced the appointment of Troy A. Peters, president and CEO of JBT Bancorp Inc. and Jonestown Bank & Trust Co., to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.
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Lebanon Community Theatre stages ‘Death of a Salesman’ this month
Lebanon Community Theatre will put on performances of the 1949 tragedy “Death of a Salesman” starting Thursday, with 7:30 p.m. showtimes Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 23-25 and 2:30 p.m. matinees Oct. 19 and 26.
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New owners of Wertz Candies promise to safeguard Lebanon’s 94-year-old legacy
The 94-year legacy of Wertz Candies is safe in the hands of two Lebanon city entrepreneurs who promise to safeguard nearly a century of tradition while evolving the business into what will soon be – they hope – a second century of operations.
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Goodwill Keystone’s Lebanon store plans November move to former JoAnn Fabrics
Goodwill Keystone will relocate its Lebanon store from 798 S. 12th St. to the former JoAnn Fabrics at 1860 Quentin Road, with donations beginning Nov. 3 and a grand opening planned for later that month.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president visits Lebanon’s WEPA
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson visited WEPA in Lebanon to get a tour of the building and learn about how the organization is helping the community.
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Palmyra’s Great Give aims to raise $100,000 in 24-hour donation marathon
Palmyra’s Great Give used to be entirely Palmyra-based, but has expanded to cover Lebanon County and other nearby towns like Hershey, Harrisburg, and Lancaster.
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Lebanon County Conservancy celebrates anniversary with sustainability event
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday with a sustainability fair with its many partners at Coleman Memorial Park.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber creates catchy song to promote membership
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce recently dropped a video featuring chamber members singing its new chamber song.
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Alden Press Coffee Shop opens doors selling Central Pennsylvania food
The historic Alden Villa in Cornwall now houses a coffee shop on the back patio, selling local coffees, teas, pastries, and ice cream.
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New flower shop in Cleona combines artistry with sustainable practices
When Dara Machotka-Hafey opened Cleona Flowers in Cleona in April, she paired her passion for flowers and artistry in arranging them with her business skills.
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Annville company gives back in honor of fallen York County police officers
Annville-based 911 Rapid Response launched a fundraiser selling memorial stickers to honor three Northern York Regional police officers who were fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant.
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North Cornwall Commons breaks ground on fourth apartment building
Wednesday morning, Cornwall Properties officially broke ground on the fourth apartment building in North Cornwall Commons.
