The proposal, pushed by conservatives, is widely viewed as a rebuke to President Joe Biden and other Catholics who support abortion rights.
People & Places
Local pastry arts instructor named Educator of the Year
Brian Peffley, an instructor at Lebanon County Career & Technology Center, was recognized for student development and program leadership, according to a June 24 release from SkillsUSA.
Podcast launches to help Lebanon Countians unpack race issues
In April, Ryan Boddy and Justin Ryan Boyer published the first episode of Platform Lebanon, a podcast dealing with local and national racism.
Karen Dundore-Gulotta and the St. James Players survive the pandemic
Not only did they survive, but they have plans to thrive by expanding their equipment and planning productions for the remainder of the year.
Union Canal Groundhog Lodge #17 celebrates 40 years of preserving Pennsylvania Dutch culture
Forty years later, the Union Canal Groundhog Lodge #17 is still preserving and promoting the Pennsylvania Dutch—or Pennsylvania German—culture and dialect.
[Photo Story] A trip to Honey Bear Orchards
LebTown took a trip to Honey Bear Orchards to pick strawberries.
[Photo Story] A trip to the Lebanon Farmers Market
The Lebanon Farmers Market currently hosts 13 vendors, carrying products from produce to art.
[Photo Story] 10th annual Jonestown Block Party draws crowds despite weather
The 10th annual Jonestown Block Party featured food, music and vendors.
Katie Trainer bounces back
Katie Trainer – muralist, author, and local art legend – talks about her work, her life after a car accident and COVID-19, and much more.
H.M. Levitz Park is a gift of recreation and nature that just keeps on giving
H.M. Levitz Park is a living, breathing tribute to Mary Levitz’s – and her husband Herman Maurice Levitz’s – vision for the citizens of East Hanover Township.
Cleona’s Lorraine Koons embraced ‘Rosie The Riveter’s’ call to wartime service
From 1942 until the end of World War II in 1945, Koons worked at Middletown Air Depot, mainly in the fuselage department, mostly repairing B-17 bombers and C-47 cargo planes. Toiling in a crew that also included four men, Koons worked eight-hour shifts six days a week.
Carl Wenger’s lifetime of faith-inspired giving leaves indelible mark on Myerstown community
Carl Wenger was an entrepreneur and a philanthropist and a founder. He was a father, a family man, a man of faith and a friend.
[Photo Story] A trip to the 32nd annual Union Canal Days
LebTown covered this year’s Union Canal Days. Take a look at our photos here.
PCN-TV’s Pennsylvania Country Roads visits Lebanon County
PCN-TV’s Pennsylvania Country Roads’ May 9 episode highlighted the Cornwall Iron Furnace and Lebanon County-based FFA State Officer Alayna Harrell.
Life is what you make it: Irene Wike looks back on 100 years
This is what an awesome 100 year old looks like.