Details of the Jan. 7 hit-and-run in Palmyra that seriously injured a woman have been released for the first time by investigating police.
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CLA again celebrates Presidents’ Day with cherry pie sale at farmers market
The Community of Lebanon Association is again selling cherry pie – by the slice or whole pie – to celebrate Presidents’ Day in Lebanon County.
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Popular food truck Haj Paj to open breakfast & lunch cafe in Annville
Local caterer Theresa Ortwein acquired a recently closed Mediterranean restaurant space to transform it into Cafe Haj Paj, marking the biggest expansion in her company’s eight-year history.
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Isaac Meier Homestead connects with community through winter giving fence
From early January through mid-March each year, the homestead offers items to community members in need to keep warm over the winter.
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Jackson Township takes steps to repair East Main Avenue Bridge
The bridge is still safe to use, but a 2023 report suggested fixing the scour and adding rock protection to help avoid future bank erosion.
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Who was Governor Dick? Mystery of peak’s name traces to enslaved worker
The most popular explanation is that Governor Dick wasn’t a governor at all, but an enslaved worker who lived and worked on the hill as a collier, or charcoal burner.
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Nearly 50 acres of city industrial land on Norfolk Southern track changes hands
Two parcels comprising nearly 50 acres of industrial-zoned land in Lebanon city changed hands in a $14.8 million transaction recorded January 13.
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When did abolitionist Frederick Douglass make a speech in Lebanon, PA?
The famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass drew an overflow crowd to Lebanon County’s courthouse in 1867, where he spoke for two hours in a visit arranged by local businessman D.M. Karmany.
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Lebanon cafe owner joins mayoral race, pledges community-first approach
Lebanon cafe owner Damian Vargas, 32, has joined the Republican primary race for mayor, challenging incumbent Sherry Capello and photographer Scott Church.
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Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosts ‘how to run for office’ seminar
The Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosted an informative seminar Thursday on how to run for local office.
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Supervisors, engineers, developer work together to address stormwater runoff
West Cornwall Township supervisors held a workshop meeting to address stormwater runoff issues raised by local property owners.
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East Hanover Township supervisors approve zoning changes
Following a public hearing, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a zoning ordinance and map amendment at its meeting Monday.
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Palmyra Borough Council okays road closure for May food truck festival
The 10th annual TruckTrek will be on Saturday, May 10. West Cherry Street from South Railroad Street to South Mark Street will be closed on that day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Heidelberg Township seeks feedback on burning ordinance
Having received complaints from residents on irresponsible burning, the Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors is seeking feedback from residents so it can pursue revisions to the township’s burning ordinance.
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Uni sees his shadow during 44th annual Union Kanaal Grundsau Lodsch forecast
Lebanon County’s groundhog Uni predicted six more weeks of winter during his 44th annual forecast at Myerstown Recreation Park on Saturday, maintaining his claimed perfect prediction record since 1981.
