A zoo featuring reptiles, birds and other small- to medium-sized critters at Lebanon Valley Mall has outgrown its space there, but plans to move the menagerie into downtown Lebanon have run afoul of city ordinances.
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Wertz Candies, a Lebanon tradition for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer
Wertz Candies, a name synonymous in Lebanon County with handmade opera fudge, caramel corn, jelly-filled chocolates and other yummy treats for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer to take over the business.
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Mount Gretna Craft Brewery abruptly closes its doors after nearly 6 years
The Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, which quickly carved out a niche for itself as a community gathering place and watering hole just outside Campbelltown, abruptly closed its doors this week and its owners do not plan to reopen.
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Mount Gretna’s Porch & Pantry reopens after renovations under new ownership
The Porch and Pantry opened at the end of January after new owners Guido Michael and Christina and Forrest Borod renovated the kitchen and completed a full refresh of the restaurant’s interior space.
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St. James Players prepare to move into new theater space in Lebanon Valley Mall
The St. James Players are preparing a new theater space inside the Lebanon Valley Mall.
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Plasterer Equipment purchased by PE-backed Groff Tractor, will be rebranded
Private equity-backed Groff Tractor has bought out Plasterer Equipment, a Lebanon-based John Deere Construction and Forestry dealer.
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John F. Martin & Sons purchases Millcreek Township farm for $5.15 million
A 140-acre farm in Millcreek Township eyed by a developer for a massive cold storage unit project last year was sold to a Lancaster County meat packer.
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Boscov’s appeals county assessment decision on four mall properties
Boscov’s believes four property assessments at Lebanon Valley Mall are overvalued.
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Negotiations ongoing for former Golden Corral site to be county’s first Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is in negotiations with the owners of the former Golden Corral site in North Cornwall Township to lease the property for what would be the Georgia company’s first franchise in Lebanon County.
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Lebanon Family Health Services introduces mobile unit for WIC services
Lebanon Family Health Services has introduced a new mobile unit which will bring its care directly into the communities that it serves.
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Custom cake bakers focus on filling a highly-demanded (and delicious) niche
TV shows like “Cake Boss” and Cupcake Wars” showcase the latest trends for custom cakes and cupcakes. The shows also encourage creativity, and some of that creative spirit can be found among local custom cake makers.
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Domestic Violence Intervention announces new 2023 support group
A new support group for adult victims and survivors of domestic violence has opened for Lebanon County residents.
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Fourth annual Lebanon Valley Java Journey will occur Jan. 16 to March 11
Visit Lebanon Valley is bringing back its popular Lebanon Valley Java Journey for the fourth annual time.
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Iron Valley Tubing now open for season
Iron Valley Tubing is now open for the season.
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Mill 72 will add Lebanon County location at Cedar Crest Square; to open in spring
Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café plans to expand its reach from Manheim into Lebanon County. The café and bake shop will open at 1784 Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township in the spring.
