Wednesday’s North Annville Township meeting at Union Waterworks Fire Co. was full of emotions as members of the public voiced their differing opinions on the solar farm until 11 p.m.
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🔗 Contested Lebanon solar farm presents for conditional use
After multiple postponements, North Annville Township’s much-anticipated conditional use hearing for an 800-acre solar farm kicked off Tuesday night.
The Lebanon County Conservation District Annual Tree & Plant Sale is now open [Paid Press Release]
The Lebanon County Conservation District Annual Tree & Plant Sale has returned and is offering a variety of conifers, hardwoods, perennials, and fruits with many native and pollinator species available.
🔗 First of 2 apartments buildings opens at large mixed-use development
North Cornwall Commons Apartments opened last month at 410 Springwood Drive in North Cornwall Township. The developer, Byler Holdings held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the completion of the first of two apartment buildings.
🔗 Pa. woman recorded hitting person with a baseball bat arrested, police say
A video showing a Lebanon County woman hitting someone with a baseball bat led to an investigation and arrest, according to police.
🔗 Lebanon County tech students make parts for Space Station
Students at vocational and technical schools relish the opportunity to get real-world experiences. Very few ever get the chance to contribute to out of this world projects, but that’s just what students at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) in Eric Tanger’s Industrial Machine Technology are doing.
🔗 HACC faculty prepare for union vote
Faculty at Harrisburg Area Community College are slated to vote on whether to form a union in the coming months.
🔗 Lebanon County Auctioneer wins 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show bid-calling contest
John Stauffer of Lebanon County won the 2022 Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association bid-calling contest.
🔗 Three-term GOP Pa. lawmaker will not seek re-election
Pennsylvania Rep. Frank Ryan announced on Wednesday he is not seeking re-election to a fourth term of office in the House of Representatives.
🔗 Lisa’s Cafe in Palmyra to open second restaurant in central Pa.
Lisa’s Cafe on Chocolate opens Jan. 21 at the museum at 63 W. Chocolate Ave. and replaces Cafe aMusee, which closed in late December.
🔗 Lebanon man worked with one other to allegedly manufacture and deal “ghost guns”
Two men were indicted on Jan. 5 by a federal grand jury and charged with manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license in Lebanon County.
Community Health Council and partners launch Lebanon County Community Health Needs Assessment [Paid Press Release]
The Community Health Council of Lebanon County, in partnership with the REACH Project, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way is asking you to participate in a community survey about your health and overall wellness.
Family First Health offers free COVID-19 testing [Paid Press Release]
Family First Health is offering free, walk-in COVID-19 testing at its medical office on Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. through the month of January.
🔗 Van Winkle’s Opera Fudge a homemade hit since 1962
With almost 60 years of experience, Lebanon’s Van Winkle family is among the best-known purveyors of homemade opera fudge.
🔗 Guide to the 2022 Pa. Farm Show: Parking, food court hours, COVID protocols and what’s new
Visitors will have eight days to check out the 2022 Farm Show, which will run from Jan. 8-15. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. 10-14, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 9 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 15.