Cleona resident Cameron Hess pleaded guilty on Oct. 6 to a single charge of civil disorder resulting from his participation in the Jan. 6 violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Rising costs in Children & Youth Services expected to strain county’s 2024 budget
Rising costs for mandatory programs and other factors creating a perfect storm in preparation of the 2024 budget for Lebanon County.
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Lebanon Valley Rail Trail set for completion in 2027
John Wengert, president of Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails, shares updates on the rail trail’s progress, with phases 6A and B under construction and phases 6C, 6D, 8, and 10 expected to finish by 2027.
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Wilhelm Avenue realignment project to begin with house demolition
A major PennDOT project to realign the intersection of Wilhelm Avenue and Cornwall Road begins this month.
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Annville Free Library opens addition, begins renovations on original building
Dee Neff, Carolyn Scott, and Frank Yeager discussed the progress of the Annville Free Library’s $4.5 million expansion project.
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Pa. election 2023: A complete guide to who is on the ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more
Pennsylvanians will see candidates for state Supreme Court, municipal races, and more on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
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What this year’s budget means for Pa.’s shrinking rural communities
Rural Pennsylvania is expected to benefit from an expanded property tax rebate for older people and millions for agriculture.
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Isaac Meier Homestead to host its annual country fair this Saturday
Michelle Voydik, president of the Isaac Meier Homestead, spoke with LebTown about the fair, which serves as their sole fundraiser.
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Eat and dance your heart out at the Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival
The City of Lebanon will host the Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Jonestown Borough Council passes mailbox ordinance in unanimous vote
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to pass Ordinance #2023-2, prohibiting mailboxes on certain high-volume traffic borough right-of-ways.
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Palmyra to consider liquor license transfer for owner at center of 2018 incident at Just Wing It in Annville
Palmyra Borough Council is set to hold a public hearing on Oct. 24 regarding the transfer of a liquor license from Lebanon to Palmyra, owned by Ninkovich LLC, with Chris Behney, owner of the former Just Wing It restaurants, as the applicant.
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Local resident helps Hawaiian relief efforts, encourages others to chip in
Local national guardsman volunteers for Hawaiian relief following devastating wildfires, describes how Lebanon countians can help.
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Automatic voter registration in Pa. draws GOP lawsuit threats, but little action so far
Republicans are threatening to sue Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over automatic voter registration, but the admin appears to be on solid legal ground.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors consider regional police with N. Cornwall
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors held a public meeting Sept. 28 to present details of possible police regionalization with North Cornwall Township to the public.
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Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election date: Some lawmakers want to move it, but officials are wary
Both Passover and prestige are on Pennsylvania lawmakers’ minds as they weigh moving the 2024 primary date.
