Two information sessions will be offered on June 22 about Penn State Extension’s Master Gardeners program.
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HACC to offer short-term phlebotomy certificate, scholarships in Lebanon
HACC will be offering a new program locally this summer in the high-demand field of phlebotomy, and funding may be available to eligible Lebanon County residents.
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Lebanon School District targets Aug. 15 opening for new middle school bids
The first part of Lebanon School District’s plan to address overcrowding could move from the drawing board to groundbreaking this fall if the City of Lebanon Planning Commission signs off at its June 13 meeting.
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Palmyra Public Library to host ocean-themed Summer Learning Program
The Palmyra Public Library will be hosting a summer learning series with the theme “Oceans of Possibilities.”
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LVC breaks ground on building, set to welcome first class of nursing students
Lebanon Valley College is prepared to welcome 30-40 nursing students this fall, the first class of its new nursing program, as it gets construction of their new school building underway.
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Palmyra-based robotics squad Krypton Cougars headed to Texas for nationals
The Krypton Cougars, a Palmyra-based high school robotics squad, is headed to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST Championship.
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Northwest Elementary develops laundry program, with help from local business
Lebanon’s Northwest Elementary hopes to promote student and family engagement with a new laundry program. Its organizers are currently looking for supply donations after being given a headstart thanks to Majik Rent-To-Own.
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New Annville playground will be named in memory of 12-year-old murder victim
The late Senator Dave Arnold started the ball rolling and his successor, Senator Chris Gebhard, helped to secure funding.
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Diamond co-sponsors bill to return whole milk to commonwealth schools
A bill put forth to the Pennsylvania House aims to return whole milk to schools in the commonwealth in advance of any federal action on the matter.
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PSP opens applications for regional Camp Cadet to be held in Douglassville
Camp Cadet aims to provide local youth with a positive growth experience using a framework of a “mini” police academy.
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Palmyra-based robotics squad Krypton Cougars nabs FIRST at district matchup
The Krypton Cougars, a Palmyra-based high school robotics squad, took a top spot at a FIRST Mid-Atlantic district competition earlier this month.
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Local school districts update mask guidance following Pa. Supreme Court ruling
This regaining of local control means that many districts have reverted back to their previously approved Health and Safety Plans, which allowed for optional masking for staff and students rather than mandated masking.
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LVC Arnold Art Gallery receives $1.5 million gift for endowed directorship
The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at Lebanon Valley College will receive a new $1.5 million gift from its namesake donor to create a new endowed gallery directorship position, the college announced Wednesday, Dec. 15.
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Police deem social media threats against school districts not credible
School districts in Lebanon County faced uncertainty on Wednesday, Dec. 8 over an unspecified threat made on social media.
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Local superintendents await Pa. Supreme Court ruling on masks
Following a recent ruling by a Pa. Commonwealth Court, some districts found themselves in a state of uncertainty.
