Myerstown resident Amy Brown served as interim executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts starting in February and moved into the official position at the start of September.
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DECD report: Local tourist spending down about 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
A state economic report shows Lebanon County was among four counties in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region to see declining tourist revenue in 2024, dropping $27.6 million from the previous year.
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Schoolhouse Antiques in Palmyra celebrates 7-year anniversary
The 7-year anniversary event had live music, a visit from the Palmyra Greenhouse flower truck, and a raffle to celebrate the Palmyra and store community.
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ABARTA starts work on $100 million S. Lebanon Coca-Cola distribution center
Wednesday morning, ABARTA broke ground on a 240,000 square-foot Coca-Cola sales and distribution facility planned for a 52-acre parcel in the Lebanon Valley Business Park.
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All-female crew helps single mom achieve homeownership dream
A team of female volunteers worked in a Walnut Street home in Lebanon. Women Build Lebanon Week is a chance to celebrate female volunteers, construction workers, and homeowners.
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United Way kicks off annual campaign with special guest Brandon Graham
Former Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham headlined United Way of Lebanon County’s 2025-26 campaign kickoff Wednesday, supporting their “What’s raised here, stays here” promise with a $750,000 fundraising goal for local programs.
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WellSpan plans private police, explores path to rollout across 9-county footprint
WellSpan Health announced plans to establish a private police force and enhance weapons detection across its facilities, allocating over $20 million for security improvements.
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Hershey Estates & Storage sold for $11.6M to previously fined operator
Billing itself as a “beautifully landscaped 55+ community,” Hershey Estates & Storage’s community of more than 130 manufactured homes has more than doubled the value of the land it sits on since 2022.
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Keystone Klub skill games lounge opens with 30 machines in Palmyra
A second skill games operator, this one with a different business model, has opened in Lebanon County.
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A 19,955-square-foot Jubilee Ministries store is coming to Jackson Township
The new store will be almost 16,500 square feet larger than the existing Jubilee Ministries thrift store in Myerstown.
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Met-Ed load study process holds up North Cornwall Commons western site
A 55-acre development project in North Cornwall Township has stalled due to Met-Ed’s prolonged power load study process, causing millions in delays for developer Byler Holdings.
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Weaber Inc. files for bankruptcy protection, continues its operations
S. Annville Township hardwood lumber manufacturer Weaber, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, indicating that it plans to reorganize and stay in business.
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Junior Market Days gives young entrepreneurs a platform for sales
Junior Market Days and adult guest vendors are keeping customers coming through the doors of the Lebanon Farmers Market.
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Visit Lebanon Valley president/CEO Jennifer Kuzo announces retirement
Jennifer Kuzo has been president and CEO of Visit Lebanon Valley, the official tourism office for Lebanon County, since 2017. She will retire later this year.
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‘Leave the mess with us’: Windmill Art Studio opens in Lebanon Valley Mall
The space has a storefront full of local artists and a workspace in the back. Customers can come in to shop for art or make their own.
