Stretching almost 140 miles, including across the Lebanon Valley, it's a great way for hikers and equestrians to explore the outdoors.
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Statue rededication ceremony honors Lebanon County’s Civil War veterans
The Sentry Monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Bethel Township, was rededicated during a ceremony on Saturday, April 12.
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Middle Creek shares summary for its annual spring snow goose migration
A colder winter meant more snow geese at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area this year, but the appearance of a highly pathogenic avian influenza made the season challenging for Middle Creek staff.
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Solving the mysteries of the Cedar Hill Cemetery Civil War monument
A local history writer and E & E employees try to solve several historical mysteries surrounding The Sentry Monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Bethel Township.
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Portraits of Pennsylvania Guardsmen give a snapshot look at why they joined
Several members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, stationed at Fort Indiantown Gap, posed for portraits taken March 1 by photographer Sgt. Du-Marc Mills and, in a brief caption with each, explained why they joined the service.
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Trout stockings underway all across Lebanon County ahead of opening day
A number of Lebanon County waters are getting fish prior to April 5, the busiest single day on the Pennsylvania fishing calendar.
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Lebanon County’s replica Liberty Bell promotes nation’s birthday in 2026
A replica of the Liberty Bell is being used to promote the county’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.
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Lebanon Countians danced to help raise record-breaking $17.7 million for THON
Several Lebanon County residents were awake and standing for 46 hours over the weekend to raise money for THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy which raises money to help families impacted by childhood cancer.
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PA Human Relations Commission director speaks at NAACP gala
Speaking at a Harlem Renaissance-themed NAACP gala Saturday, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission executive director Chad Lassiter called for unity in the face of adversity.
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Lebanon Countians to raise money for childhood cancer by dancing in THON
Hundreds of Penn State students will stand up on Friday and will not sit or sleep until Sunday, 46 hours later, to raise money for Four Diamonds. Lebanon County will be represented in University Park over the weekend.
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Appalachian Trail’s stretch through Lebanon County is small but special
Lebanon County is only home to about 11 of the trail’s 2,190 miles, but they’re packed with history and unique natural features.
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First Friday celebrates Black History Month and local students’ art
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts held a First Friday celebration February 7 showing off exhibits for Black History Month as well as art submitted by students at Our Lady of the Cross and Paloma School.
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Bear Hole Trail offers adventure on foot, horseback, bicycles, skis, cars, and more
The five-mile pathway through Swatara State Park provides the chance to get outside, explore history, and even see some wildlife.
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Middle Creek prepares for snow geese amid avian flu concerns (Updated)
Officials at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area expect peak snow geese migration in late February or early March but urge visitors to stay in vehicles due to avian flu concerns.
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Artist Katie Trainer guides Shippensburg students on Turnpike mural (Photo Story)
Lebanon-based artist Katie Trainer unveiled a 70-foot mural at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza in Newburg Jan. 8. The 17th and final in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Art Sparks series, the mural was made by students at Shippensburg Area High School, guided by Trainer.
