Nearly 100 invitees gathered Sept. 30 at the 113-acre Bollinger family farm in Lebanon County for a special occasion. On this chilly autumn morning, with brisk breezes blowing, state and local dignitaries, along with owners of preserved farms, came together for a warm celebration of the Bollinger farm marking 20,000 acres of Lebanon County farmland being preserved since 1992.
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Support P.R.O.B.E. at their 44th Anniversary Breakfast [Paid Press Release]
Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business and Education (P.R.O.B.E.) will be hosting their 44th Anniversary Breakfast on Oct. 21, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Picard Pavilion- Hershey Country Club. 1000 East Derry Road- Hershey, PA. Celebrate P.R.O.B.E.’s Founder’s Award recipient, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and shop at our silent auction all in […]
🔗 Memorial dedicated at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
A Vietnam War Memorial dedication took place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
🔗 Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial in Lebanon County closes for repairs
The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial in Lebanon County is closed for repairs. Renovations are expected to take until June 2023.
Mount Gretna Craft Brewery is serving up Chocolate Strawberry Martinis for Pink Drink Month [Paid Press Release]
Gather with friends over Chocolate Strawberry Martinis at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery and give to a local cause — two reasons to feel good in one sip!
🔗 Lebanon County man indicted on COVID-19 unemployment fraud charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Stacy Taylor, age 27, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on 52 counts of Wire Fraud and 52 counts of Mail Fraud.
🔗 Godshall’s Quality Meats holds a ‘bacon-cutting’ ceremony for new plant expansion
The $74 million expansion project will add more than 60 jobs to Godshall’s Quality Meats.
🔗 Palmyra police warn of likely inaccurate sex trafficking social media post
The post alleges the incident happened in the Wheatstone area of North Londonderry Township and that money, possibly laced with fentanyl, was placed on a sidewalk.
🔗 Palmyra Rite Aid distributes wrong booster shots
Rite Aid of Palmyra said a “limited” number of customers were given the original Pfizer booster rather than the updated one, which was made specifically to tackle the Omicron variant.
🔗 51-year-old man used sword during assault on two people in central Pa.: police
A Lebanon County man swung a sword at two people during an assault on Sept. 8, according to police.
🔗 Mike Tyson to headline event for local boxing gym that doubles as Christian mission
Shane Manney, CEO and director of ministry at 5 Stones Fight Club in Annville, told PennLive that Mike Tyson, among other big boxing names such as ‘Irish’ Mickey Ward, are confirmed to appear at a VIP dinner and 15-fight boxing match set for late October in Palmyra.
🔗 With laser focus, Pennsylvania farmer manages dairy remotely
Greta Snider Halahan sees her family’s cows only twice a month, but she monitors them closely every day. Relying on real-time data and clear communication, Halahan manages her family’s Bedford County farm remotely from her home over two hours away in Lebanon County.
Lebanon 50+ Festival seeking vendors and exhibitors [Paid Press Release]
The Community Health Council of Lebanon County is seeking artisans, crafters, direct distributors, home repair or health services providers with a good or service to sell to participate as vendors or exhibitors at its 50+ Festival to be held Saturday, November 5th, at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center.
🔗 Palmyra man arrested in decades-old sexual assault case
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with sexual assaults that he allegedly committed against two children in Woodbridge over two decades ago.
🔗 Shooting reported near Lebanon School District stadium, no injuries reported
Lebanon City Police say bullet casings were found after a suspected shooting near Lebanon School District Stadium on Friday night.