Blasting at Lebanon High School will take place this week. Horn will sound before each explosion.
Municipalities
East Hanover supervisors consider nonconforming use replacement
At Tuesday’s meeting, the East Hanover Board of Supervisors heard that Zook Rentals, which owns 10669 Jonestown Road, has requested a variance to be able to tear down and replace existing nonconforming uses.
Palmyra Borough might consider ordinance regulating skill games
A proposed ordinance in Palmyra Borough would establish new oversight of skill gaming terminals while bypassing existing zoning laws, focusing instead on public safety concerns.
Bell & Evans gets green light for Bethel Twp. processing and packaging facility
Bell & Evans officials receive permission to advance cold storage and packing facility plans at 241 Blue Mountain Road during a zoning hearing before Bethel Twp. officials on May 22.
Bethel Twp. zoning board rejects farmer’s request for a lumber business variance
Bethel Township Zoning Hearing Board members deny a variance request for a lumber operation on a Union Road farm.
Federal Highway Administration bridges funding gap for 22nd St., rail trail project
A federal allocation of $2.5 million has closed the funding gap for the proposed project to build a new bridge over the Quittapahilla Creek at S. 22nd Street and extend the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail to the Lebanon Valley Mall entrance.
Lebanon City Council brings long-delayed bridge rehab project closer to reality
A deteriorating 95-year-old bridge in Lebanon will cost $2.6 million to rebuild, with construction bids expected to go out in March 2026.
Habitat for Humanity kicks off construction of 3 homes in Lebanon city
The Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity marked the launch of three home renovations in Lebanon city with an event May 15 at one of the homes.
Guardian of the Arts honors Mim Enck & all who support the arts in Mount Gretna
On Saturday, May 24, the Mount Gretna Arts Council unveiled the 12-foot bronze sculpture permanently installed in front of the Playhouse.
Appeals court sides with North Annville Township & resident in solar farm dispute
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has sided with North Annville Township and a township resident by denying a developer permission to build a giant solar panel farm on agricultural land off State Route 934, ruling that it did not file an appeal on time.
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.
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.
Jackson Township approves regulation for warehouses and truck terminals
An attorney representing the developers of 50 S. Ramona Road attended the public hearing prior to the vote to ask the supervisors to delay the hearing and go through the public notification process again.
Nearly 50 graduate from Tec Centro Lebanon in inaugural healthcare class
The inaugural healthcare class of adult learners at the WEPA Empowerment Center’s Tec Centro Lebanon received their certifications during a graduation ceremony last week.
Lebanon city rededicates Veterans’ Memorial Walkway on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the City of Lebanon held a rededication for the Veterans’ Memorial Walkway, celebrating the memory of those who have served both locally and nationally.














