Two ELCO students were recognized Thursday for placing second and third in the national SCHOTT Innovation Challenge, earning gift cards and a tour of the company’s South Lebanon Township facility.
Education
S. Lebanon elementary students collect 1,000+ cereal boxes for food pantry
Students at South Lebanon Elementary School collected more than 1,000 boxes of cereal in a campaign to provide food for needy families in the area.
Ready ‘to give back,’ Miguel Rivera Jr. taking over Lebanon girls basketball
Rivera, a 2003 Lebanon graduate, will take over the Cedars program after five seasons as an assistant.
PASD to explore settlement options on partially built administration building
The board didn’t make a final decision regarding the district administration building, but they agreed 5-4 to explore settlement options for the in-construction building.
Lebanon elementary students beyond ‘egg-cited’ about embryology program
Northwest Elementary School students third and fourth grades in Lebanon – along with several other districts – learn about embryology with a hands-on project.
CTC proposes 3.72% spending increase, Lebanon says district might withdraw
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center’s Joint Operating Committee faces a funding dispute among six school districts over how to split costs for a building renovation or replacement estimated at up to $123.26 million.
CLSD board approves $12.6M site plan for middle and high school campus
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board unanimously approved contracts Monday to move forward with $12.6 million in site improvements at its middle and high school campus, including a new access road, turf athletic field and maintenance facility.
Lebanon school board censures member for social media comment
The board-approved resolution removed board member William Eckenroth’s committee assignments and called on him to resign his position.
Palmyra school board hears reports on several rising 2026-27 budget requests
Rising costs are driving budget increases across most Palmyra Area School District departments for 2026-27, with transportation up 9.13% and buildings and grounds up 7.21%, though the technology budget is projected to decrease 7.84%.
Annville-Cleona approves membership-based health clinic option for staff
The membership-based service will be available for staff members enrolled in the district health care plan. The hope is that the clinic will improve employee health and productivity while reducing health care costs and absences.
Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors heard updates on ongoing renovations at its work session Monday.
Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
The Northern Lebanon school board’s meeting on March 10 was short, but it included a resident’s public comment about cutting spending in the 2026-27 budget, which is still being created.
Annville-Cleona golf ace Logan Francis to pursue larger purpose at Naval Academy
The hallmark of the Dutchmen the last four years, Logan Francis is taking his talents to the Midshipmen where he'll also chase his vision of becoming a Navy SEAL.
Big 33 honor is Annville-Cleona coach Matt Gingrich’s reward for giving back
For Matt Gingrich, being selected to coach in the Big 33 Football Classic is a lifetime achievement.
Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
After postponing the HVAC replacement decision at the first February meeting, the board approved a $2.13 million bid.

















