Quittie Creek Nature Park marked National Take a Walk in the Park Day by providing visitors with a few new places to sit.
Municipalities
Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
Zion United Methodist Church in Schaefferstown is celebrating its 175th anniversary in May, marking a history that includes a devastating 1919 fire, multiple name changes, and more than a century of community outreach.
Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
S. Lebanon Township receives funding toward park playground equipment
The township received some of the funding needed to replace playground equipment at South Hills Park through a Marcellus Shale grant.
Myerstown Easter Egg Hunt rescheduled for April 4 after initial cancellation
Myerstown officials rescheduled the borough’s Easter Egg Hunt for April 4 after residents expressed strong support for the event, which had been canceled days before its original March 28 date.
Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
Myerstown Borough Council discussed expanding chicken-keeping rules and securing a police coverage contract at its March 25 workshop, and separately agreed to cancel this year’s Easter Egg Hunt due to insufficient preparation time.
Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
In her 16th State of the City address, Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is healthy, looking to get better.
Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
The annual $75,000 contribution for the next five years will go toward getting a replacement fire engine, which is estimated to cost $1.2 to $1.4 million.
Lebanon City Council OKs 12th & Maple traffic light improvements
Lebanon City Council takes the first step toward a major traffic signal upgrade at 12th & Maple Streets.
11th annual TruckTrek expands to showcase Palmyra businesses
This year’s TruckTrek will take place on May 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but organizers are looking to expand it into a town-wide affair.
Lebanon couple brings Dominican street food scene to South 8th Street as Bytes
Bytes Dominican Flavors started with the owners selling food they made at home, but about a year ago, they opened the brick and mortar restaurant at 27 S. 8th St.
Large trucks could be banned from part of Chestnut Street in North Cornwall
North Cornwall Township supervisors moved Tuesday to address a recurring traffic safety problem by advancing a proposed truck length restriction at the intersection of West Cumberland Street and Chestnut Street.
North Lebanon Township approves $395K in road paving, oil and chip bids for 2026
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approved a slate of measures Monday, including road improvement bids, a fuel contract, a subdivision plan, and an intermunicipal agreement with North Annville Township.
Planned broiler houses for Beagle Road approved by Bethel planning commission
Bethel Township’s Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to send a land development plan for a broiler operation on Beagle Road to the township supervisors for their consideration.



















