“It’s never been busier than it’s been the last three days. Much worse than a bad snowstorm.”
Business & Nonprofits
United Way of Lebanon County launches coronavirus fund, information resource
The United Way of Lebanon County has launched a fundraising effort to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents from the impact of COVID-19.
Funck’s at the Gap rebranded as Snitz Creek Restaurant & Brewery
Craft beer continues to be produced at Snitz Creek in Lebanon and served at the brewpub there, with kegs now also sent to the newly-rebranded Snitz Creek at 1805 Fisher Ave.
Palmyra’s Sandi Smith will reshape the way you think about bread
Sandi’s breads are unique and tasty and wholesome. But Sandi’s Breads is so much more than just breads.
From humble beginnings, Weaber Lumber continues to build
From modest beginnings in 1941, the Weaber family saw mill has since been modernized.
West Lebanon Rutter’s grand opening scheduled for March 18
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-opened West Lebanon Township Rutter’s will be held Wednesday, March 18.
Food safety inspectors spill the beans on restaurant audits
Food safety is everyone’s business. An inspector and a state official share their takes on audits, reveal what they let restaurants get away with and explain the most common compliance issues.
Lebanon Valley Chamber prez now advises state health insurance council
Karen Groh offers Lebanon small businesses an opportunity to shape health insurance policy as the Commonwealth transitions to a fully state-based exchange.
Rutter’s in West Lebanon Township now set to open Feb. 27
The store, originally set to open Jan. 15, will ultimately feature a beer cave, a video gaming room, and 14 gas and diesel pumps.
The Myerstown Vitality Partnership is officially a nonprofit
MVP treasurer Michael McKenna said the new nonprofit designation will ensure the organization works to benefit the community.
First Aid and Safety Patrol enters 2020 with improved financial condition
While former CEO Bryan Smith “started the ball rolling,” current leaders and new strategies have helped shape a turnaround at FASP.
Signs of movement on Kmart replacement, but no sale yet
As the sign at the old Kmart comes down, there is an indication that a buyer has been identified, but no sale has been finalized yet.
While chains gobble up local grocers, Dutch-Way remains resilient
Dutch-Way Farm Markets has watched corporate supermarkets gobble up independent grocers around it. Owner Jason Bennett explains why Dutch-Way is different.
WellSpan Dixon Foundation Health Center prepares to welcome patients
A longtime Lebanon health center will soon open its doors with a new name: the WellSpan Dixon Foundation Health Center.
Stopping by the new Lebanon Starbucks
Lebanon’s long-awaited Starbucks opened up just before the end of 2019. Here’s a quick peek at the new location.



















