David Gladwell’s Family Karate, celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, transformed from a small martial arts club into a comprehensive training center that serves multiple generations of students.
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Rite Aid adds Cleona location to closing list in court filing
As part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, Rite Aid has added its store at 469 W. Penn Ave., Cleona, to the list of closing locations.
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Chick-fil-A plans second Lebanon County location at North Londonderry Square
A second Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned for North Londonderry Square along U.S. Route 422, though the development plan still requires approval from county and township officials.
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Rite Aid adds Palmyra location to closing list in Friday court filing
As part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, Rite Aid has added its store at 980 East Main Street, Palmyra, to the list of closing locations.
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CASA celebrates anniversary, wants more Lebanon volunteers
CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties has volunteers who advocate for children in foster care. Lancaster County has over 100 volunteers, and Lebanon County has around 15.
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LebTown exclusive: WellSpan grant helps launch Lebanon County housing collab
Three Lebanon County organizations form housing collaborative to address countywide housing needs through a $750,000 WellSpan grant, focusing on both immediate assistance and long-term solutions.
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United Way of Lebanon County unveils new office in downtown Lebanon
Thursday afternoon, the United Way of Lebanon County held a ribbon-cutting for its new office at 604 Cumberland Street.
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Rite Aid adds second Lebanon city location to closing list; more to follow
Rite Aid has added its South 9th Street store in Lebanon to its growing list of closures as the pharmacy chain proceeds through its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Foundation for Enhancing Communities opens four grants to local nonprofit
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities has announced four grants that are available to nonprofit organizations in Lebanon and several nearby counties.
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Pediatric nurse launches second career as e-commerce business owner
As she’s winding down a 20-year career as a pediatric nurse, Joy Kashner is launching her second career as the owner of an e-commerce site, MyPetSupplyWarehouse.com, whose main focus is dog and cat supplies.
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Chamber’s 2025 State of the County focuses on needs of local workforce
At the Lebanon Valley Chamber’s State of the County meeting, industry experts discussed the region’s workforce challenges, including difficulties in recruiting skilled mechanics and technical workers, while County Commissioner Mike Kuhn reported the overall state of the county as “very good.”
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Seltzer’s celebrates local history with second annual Harvey Seltzer Day
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats employees said the day was meant to celebrate the business’s history and give back to the community that has supported them.
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Rite Aid at 2 Cumberland Street to close
In a bankruptcy filing Friday, Rite Aid announced that its location at 2 Cumberland Street in Lebanon will be first to close in Lebanon County.
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NRG Energy buys Ironwood power plant
The 760 megawatt combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in South Lebanon Township known as Ironwood is being acquired by Houston-based NRG Energy Inc. in a $12 billion deal that includes 17 other natural gas plants across the country.
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United Way of Lebanon County celebrates annual fundraising campaign
Executive director Erin Velazquez said they didn’t reach the fundraising goal of $1 million — instead raising $750,000 — but are looking to regroup for the next fundraising period starting in September.
