Philadelphia Police officer Johnny Castro, a forensic composite artist for the department, has memorialized fallen Lebanon City police Lt. William Lebo with a digital portrait.
Community Shoutouts
Stronger Together task force to distribute Narcan at training events this spring
Lebanon County’s Stronger Together heroin task force will hold several events this spring to continue their life-saving efforts at distributing Naloxone to the public.
Austin Stouffer, younger brother of Kortne Stouffer [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
In this video, Austin Stouffer shares memories of his older sister Kortne, who mysteriously disappeared when he was 13 years old.
Pet of the Week: Martha Washington
Martha Washington is a young adult female cat available for adoption through PAWS.
Bowling, laser tag among amenities planned for former Yogey’s site
Yogey’s Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor has been acquired by new owners, who plan to add bowling and laser tag to the site.
State awards 370K for Quittie Creek and Killinger Creek restoration efforts
As part of the 2021 Growing Greener grant awards, projects associated with two Lebanon County creeks will receive more than $370,000 in total funding for restoration efforts.
Penn State Extension announces Alletta Schadler Community Service Award
Penn State Extension announced a new scholarship available to Lebanon Countians pursuing higher education in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Bryan Smith, ED of Lebanon County Christian Ministries [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Bryan Smith, executive director of Lebanon County Christian Ministries, talks to We Are Lebanon, Pa about all of the things LCCM is doing in our community.
Susan Blouch, ED of the Lebanon Rescue Mission [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa profiled Susan Blouch, the executive director of the Lebanon Rescue Mission.
Moravian Church of Lebanon celebrating its 275th anniversary
On Saturday, March 26, the Moravian Church of Lebanon is planning to celebrate Moravian Heritage Day and the 275th anniversary of their founding.
Annville Free Library receives $750K state grant to expand building
The Annville Free Library received a major state grant that, along with required matching funds, will help the library realize a plan to join the existing library with a library-owned duplex located next door.
Historic Cornwall building, dating to mid-1800s, has been preserved
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. William Schaeffer and the late Kathleen “Kitty” Schaeffer, a Cornwall property dating back to 1865 has been preserved through a conservation easement facilitated by The Lebanon Valley Conservancy.
Congregation Beth Israel displays menorahs with lights of Ukraine flag
In a show of solidarity, Lebanon’s Congregation Beth Israel has put up an indefinite tribute to Ukraine using the colors of the country’s flag in a menorah lights display outside of its 8th Street synagogue.