A sea of flags now flank the Palmyra Area School District offices, each one representing a local hero, thanks to a new initiative by the Rotary Club of Palmyra.
Community Shoutouts
Family of student battling stage four brain tumor gives update and thanks
“He’s here. We [are] still here, fighting,” Sarai Millan, Jariel Hiraldo’s mother, said. “It’s just the beginning.”
East Hanover Twp. gifted gavel made from bed owned by Thaddeus Stevens
The board of supervisors for one Lebanon County municipality will now call its meetings to order using a gavel that has ties to one of the country’s greatest crusaders for racial equality and justice.
Lebanon city police receive $1,750 for FBI-LEEDA training from local alliance
The James Biever Police-Community Alliance has contributed $1,750 to the Lebanon City Police Department for FBI-LEEDA training.
Lebanon County creatives invited to ‘Make It With Wool’ state contest
Crafters, weavers, and creators of all ages in Lebanon County have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the upcoming Pennsylvania Make It With Wool contest, slated for Oct. 7 at the PA Preferred Banquet Hall in the Farm Show Complex.
Lebanon equestrians travel to North Carolina for IEA national finals
Serenity Farm and Linden Hall Equestrian Team, a team made up of girls from Lebanon, Lititz, and Bernville, qualified for one of twelve nationwide spots at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Finals, held April 27-30 in Tryon, North Carolina.
Local high school robotics team triumphs at 2023 World Championship in Texas
The Krypton Cougars, a high school robotics team from Hershey and Palmyra, dominated their division at the 2023 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, culminating a remarkable season.
Visit Lebanon Valley honors 9 individuals & CTC program in Hospitality Star Awards
In honor of the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Lebanon Valley held its inaugural Hospitality Star Awards on May 11.
Annual virtual race hosted by Dutch Council will benefit Scouts & KPETS
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council and Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services are teaming up this year for the Dutch Council’s annual Virtual Race, an event aimed at raising funds and awareness for both organizations.
Community rallies to clean iconic Dinosaur Rock: Volunteers needed
Dinosaur Rock, a unique geological feature in State Game Lands 145 near Colebrook, needs your help.
Cedar Crest senior Sophia Medzoyan wins Harmonia Music Assn. scholarship
Cedar Crest High School graduating senior, Sophia Medzoyan, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Harmonia Music Association.
Mackenzie Thomas crowned 2023-2024 Lebanon County Dairy Princess
The Lebanon County Dairy Promotion Program held its 51st annual Lebanon County Dairy Princess coronation on the evening of May 6.
Makayla Kimmel of Champ’s Barber School [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Makayla Kimmel is the director and financial aid coordinator of Champ’s Barber School in Lebanon.