More than 60 stationary bicyclists rode more than 17,000 miles in February, earning the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA top honors in a global competition to raise money and awareness for the Y.
Community Shoutouts
Conservation easement preserves 34 acres of woodland near Mount Gretna
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy has partnered with Brett and Janice Balmer to establish a conservation easement on their 34-acre property in West Cornwall Township.
Acorn Acres celebrates expansion of services with new facility in Lancaster
Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, which receives almost 40% of its rescues from Lebanon County, opened its new facility last November.
National critical-care nurses association honors Lebanon VA Medical Center’s ICU
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has conferred the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence upon the Intensive Care Unit at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Pennsylvania broadcast pioneer and WWII vet marks 99th birthday milestone
From his childhood in East Hanover Township to maintaining B-29 bombers in World War II and becoming an influential figure in broadcast manufacturing technology, Tom Yingst marked his 99th birthday with a celebration in Hershey.
Pets of the Week: Messiah and Munchkin
This week, meet Messiah and Munchkin!
Woman’s Club of Lebanon marks 128 years of growth, community service
The Woman’s Club of Lebanon met recently to mark the 128th anniversary of the organization.
Isaac Meier Homestead connects with community through winter giving fence
From early January through mid-March each year, the homestead offers items to community members in need to keep warm over the winter.
Senate confirms new PA Adjutant General
Lebanon County’s Fort Indiantown Gap to welcome new leadership as Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy receives unanimous confirmation to head state’s military affairs.
Marines, Air Force air-lift Stryker vehicles to Fort Indiantown Gap for target practice
Eight decommissioned Army Stryker vehicles were airlifted to Fort Indiantown Gap on Jan. 22 for use as targets in the training facility’s impact area.

















