Three years after opening, enrollment has more than tripled at the county’s only Catholic school.
Business & Nonprofits
Transformational Palmyra project gets $250K in funding for affordable housing
The Share Park project, a community development initiative in Palmyra, has received a $250,000 grant from the PHARE fund, contributing to a $5.5 million budget for a new food pantry, community space, and 12 affordable housing units.
Chick-fil-A posts jobs for new Lebanon Plaza restaurant, updates opening date
Chick-fil-A has updated its outlook for the new Lebanon Plaza location to a “late Summer/early Fall” opening and posted jobs for the restaurant at 1147 Quentin Road, the company’s first in Lebanon County.
Lebanon Valley leader selected for U.S. Chamber Fellowship
Diane Harlow has been selected as one of 35 candidates to participate in a program offered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Groundbreaking held for affordable housing project in S. Annville Township
Carmany Place Apartments, a 48-unit affordable housing complex, is currently under construction and is anticipated to be completed next summer.
In The Net Sports Complex plans turf upgrades on dirt infields
Artificial turf renovations at Palmyra’s In The Net, starting in November, are expected to eliminate 95% of rainout situations and meet the increasing demand for turf surfaces.
Emergency power overhaul in progress at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
WellSpan Health’s project to replace four generators with six new ones at Good Samaritan Hospital will ensure uninterrupted operations during local power failures.
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital named “high performing” for heart care
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has received national recognition for its care of heart attacks and heart failures.
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
A bill to expand the special deals that bars and restaurants can offer to their customers has some local pub owners feeling pretty happy.
Verna Morris’s QUEST to help others reaches a climax with her retirement
Retired QUEST executive director Verna Morris leaves behind a legacy of kindness, empathy, and humility.
Lebanon Transit asks residents for 18 clever ‘Name the Bus’ entries for its fleet
Lebanon Transit is open to any and all creative suggestions for naming its fleet of 18 buses for Try Transit Month.
New Allen Theater owner brings along bookstore, and optimism on film & books
After two years at 701 Cumberland St. in downtown Lebanon, Michael Cantor has moved Salamander Books and Music to Annville, but that’s not all.
‘Vibrant’ congregation to take over Myerstown UCC church building
The Myerstown United Church of Christ, grappling with a significant membership decline, has found a ‘perfect fit’ buyer for its church building in the Evangelical Christian Baptist Church, with the sale set to close in July.
Groundbreaking marks start of Cornwall Manor’s Clubhouse at The Woods project
Cornwall Manor has commenced construction on the Clubhouse at The Woods, a two-level, 24,000-square-foot facility featuring multiple dining options, a large gym, and wellness amenities, set to be completed by next year.
Schott welcomes local educators into its facilities for Educator Industry Tour
On Thursday, June 20, Schott opened the doors of its facilities to about 40 participants of its Educator Industry Tour.