This mansion in Schaefferstown, Pa., now known as Heidelberg Hall, was built for wealthy local businessman William Weigley between 1876 and 1882.
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🔗 Pennsylvania seeks dairies to participate in free avian flu surveillance testing
Pennsylvania is asking dairy farms to participate in voluntary monitoring for avian influenza in their milk.
🔗 U.S. Marshals train at Fort Indiantown Gap
About 30 U.S. Marshals from around the country conducted training at Fort Indiantown Gap earlier this month.
🔗 NBA referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich highlights officiating journey, hopes to see more refs in central Pennsylvania
Lebanon native Ashley Moyer-Gleich will be the guest speaker at the upcoming PIAA District III referee clinic to advocate for more officials to join the ranks.
🔗 Trooper injured after theft investigation leads to police chase in Lebanon city
A 25-year-old man is facing charges after a theft investigation led to a police chase that injured a law enforcement officer Wednesday in Lebanon City.
🔗 State legislators scrutinize Pa. liquor control board’s use of sanctions against COVID-19 rulebreakers
Pennsylvania legislators are calling for the PLCB to stop penalizing businesses that violated COVID-19 rules, as the board continues to impose sanctions and conditional licensing agreements.
🔗 Devotion to dairy leads to royal role for Mackenzie Thomas, PA’s Alternate Dairy Princess
Meet Mackenzie Thomas, Lebanon County dairy princess and Pennsylvania alternate dairy princess.
🔗 Remembering Major Dick Winters and his ties to Lebanon County
80 years ago today, Lieutenant Dick Winters parachuted into Normandy as second-in-command of Easy Company (Company E of the 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division). He was thrust into leadership after his predecessor was killed in action. Today we remember Maj. Winters and all those who participated in Operation Overlord and saved the world from Nazi tyranny.
🔗 Band of Brothers is not the only World War II story out there
Dick Winters’ actions on June 6, 1944, made him one of the world’s most famous soldiers as the leader of the“Band of Brothers” — a company of 101st Airborne paratroopers immortalized in a book and an HBO mini-series.
🔗 Suspects arrested after State Police chase in Dauphin, Lebanon Counties
Two suspects are in custody in Lebanon County after State Police say they attempted to enter vehicles at a car dealership and led police on a multi-county chase.
🔗 Albright eliminates dozens of faculty and staff positions
Albright College announced the elimination of dozens of faculty and staff positions in an effort to ensure stability during a challenging time for the school.
🔗 New Lebanon County solar farm coming soon
A Midstate solar energy company recently purchased land in Lebanon County with plans to convert the property into a solar farm.
🔗 42nd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Dozens of veterans, family and community members gathered at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery for the 42nd annual Memorial Day ceremony.
🔗 Preserved farmland not always safe from eminent domain
Agricultural lands, even preserved farms, are not completely safeguarded from being taken by eminent domain.
🔗 Kids’ roadside stand blooms into mom’s flower farm
Liz Ziegler’s small garden project has blossomed into Royal Oaks Farm, a thriving flower farm in Lebanon, offering u-pick flowers, bouquets, and custom orders.
