A 43-year-old Bethel Township man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting his wife with a handgun and firing at her vehicle, prompting an hours-long standoff with state police.
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Suzy Q’s Cafe opens at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
Suzy Q’s Cafe, which recently acquired a storefront inside the Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster building at 1701 Cornwall Road, held a grand opening Monday morning to much success, according to owner Suzanne Taylor.
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South Lebanon Twp. teen promotes dairy industry as statewide dairy princess
Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Jesslyn Risser is promoting the industry to consumers on behalf of dairy farmers across Pennsylvania and will continue in that role through September.
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Lebanon County’s Uni sees shadow, forecasts six more weeks of winter
During a chilly ceremony conducted by the Union Kanaal Grundsau Lodsch #17 of Eastern Lebanon County Monday morning, Uni predicted six more weeks of winter, evidently seeing his shadow as he traversed the Tulpehocken Creek.
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South Lebanon approves engineering agreement for Hebron stormwater project
South Lebanon Township supervisors approved a stormwater project engineering agreement, a sewer system grinder purchase, and the promotion of Officer Logan Firestine to tenured patrolman at their Jan. 27 meeting.
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$810k state grant will help Peachey Rail Works expand rail operation for ag use
Peachey Rail Works received an $810,000 grant to construct two additional tracks and install unloading equipment at its Lebanon terminal that primarily serves agricultural clients.
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Police contract, snow removal efforts, highlight first 2026 City Council meeting
The City of Lebanon and its police officers’ union have agreed to a contract through 2029, and over 5,700 tons of snow have been removed from city streets.
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Heidelberg Township introduces new officials, disagrees on appointments
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors introduced newly appointed officials at their Jan. 27 meeting, where they also announced a $100,000 state grant for developing a trailhead and parking area at Schaefferstown Park Trail.
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B.R. Kreider & Son announces plans to build new office in S. Lebanon Township
Plans are underway for B. R. Kreider & Son to relocate its Lebanon office from 28 Evergreen Road to a new building that would be constructed at the intersection of Evergreen Road and State Drive.
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Lebanon city cancels snow emergency
Lebanon canceled its snow emergency Thursday at 9 a.m., reopening all snow emergency routes to traffic and parking after Winter Storm Fern.
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DA: U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in 2021 Lebanon homicide case
Jaden Pagan, 19, was arrested Wednesday in New York City by U.S. Marshals for a 2021 Lebanon County homicide that occurred when he was 15 years old, officials announced.
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Palmyra Borough Council hears resident complaints about snow plowing
Two residents shared their dissatisfaction with the plowing throughout the borough, saying that roads weren’t cleared widely enough and it created unsafe driving conditions.
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South Londonderry receives funding for a second roundabout on South Forge Road
The $1.75 million in grants will help cover the anticipated $2 million price tag.
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Lebanon city will begin side street clean up Thursday; vehicles must be removed
Lebanon will begin secondary street snow removal Thursday at 7 a.m., targeting specific streets over two days with vehicles required to be removed or face tickets and towing.
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Cornwall police investigate strong-arm robbery at Miners Village hockey rink
Cornwall Borough Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery Saturday morning at Miners Village hockey rink in which two men assaulted a juvenile and stole his backpack and phone.
