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- Lebanon high school students invited to second annual Youth Leadership Summit
- Fort Indiantown Gap was the 2nd-busiest National Guard training center in FY24
- Hershey Story Museum is accepting submissions for annual history contest
- Student poll workers at Lebanon County precincts experience elections on the job
- Lebanon County officials provide Spanish language services for this election
- Diesel fuel cleanup this week on I-81 in Swatara Township, Lebanon County
- Three new stands have opened at Lebanon Farmers Market
- Shuey Golf Tournament is a perfect tribute to its Annville namesake
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 8 to Nov. 10
- Compeer of Lebanon County hosting holiday bingo fundraiser on Nov. 9
- 15th Lebanon Quilters Guild show coming to Expo Center this weekend
- Two Lebanon County businesses receive PA redevelopment grants totaling $4.2m
- Lebanon County election results: Trump takes 65% of local vote, mirroring 2020
- A different kind of field work: Sampling water to assess stream health
- Greektown Pizza hopes to feed 100 families for Thanksgiving this year
- Academy at Fort Indiantown Gap challeNGes teen participants
- Election Day live updates: Lebanon County votes in 2024 general election
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Oct. 16 to Oct. 31)
- Lebanon County polling places for the 2024 General Election
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 4
- Mike Gross has transformed sportswriting into a work of art
- Doubling down on bouldering: Remaining 2024 bouldering events announced
- Officiating: It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it
- CLA tree lighting on Nov. 22 kicks off holiday season in downtown Lebanon
- Leadership Lebanon Valley opens applications for its Class of 2025
- Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules
- New details emerge in DUI arrest of Lebanon County’s chief detective
- Book Bar opens doors for hundreds of visitors in its first soft opening
- East Hanover tables zoning ordinance amendments, pending further discussion
- [Photo Story] LCT to perform ‘Rocky Horror’ as a Halloween fundraiser
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Weekend Forecast: Windy conditions have Lebanon under red flag warning
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, November 8, to Sunday, November 10. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Lebanon County Job Listings: November 8, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Lebanon Transit is looking for a HR manager.
Lebanon County officials provide Spanish language services for this election
Lebanon High School students served as bilingual poll workers Tuesday, helping Spanish-speaking voters navigate the election process at multiple precincts throughout Lebanon County.
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Diesel fuel cleanup this week on I-81 in Swatara Township, Lebanon County
A contractor is scheduled to clean up a diesel fuel spill this week along southbound Interstate 81 in Swatara Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced in a release.
Three new stands have opened at Lebanon Farmers Market
On The Bun, Pourable Arts and Sheepskins to Vets are some of the more recent stands that have brought products to the downtown Lebanon market.
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Shuey Golf Tournament is a perfect tribute to its Annville namesake
A group of the late Tom Shuey’s family and friends donated over $100,000 in the last 10 years, thanks to the Shuey Golf Tournament.
Lebanon County United Way is looking for VITA volunteers
The United Way of Lebanon County, in collaboration with Lebanon Community Action Partnership and the Grace United Church of Christ, is actively seeking volunteers to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).
LIMA raises $4,610 for cancer research through costume fundraiser
Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates raised $4,610 for Relay for Life through its annual “Costumes for a Cure” fundraiser.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of November 4
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of November 4.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Shuey’s Pretzels prepares for busy holiday season and high demand for coal-fired pretzels
At Shuey’s Pretzels, Christmas season starts long before Halloween, and coal isn’t on the naughty list.
🔗 Workers at two DAS Companies Inc. warehouses among 100 to be laid off
DAS Companies Inc. will permanently lay off approximately 100 employees across its Palmyra headquarters and two Lancaster County warehouses as part of a reorganization.
🔗 Father, mother, grandmother charged in connection to Lebanon fire that killed 1-year-old
The family of a 1-year-old boy who was tragically killed in a house fire back in September have now been charged for allegedly leaving multiple kids at the home unsupervised.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 8 to Nov. 10
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, November 8 to November 10.
Compeer of Lebanon County hosting holiday bingo fundraiser on Nov. 9
Lebanon residents can support Compeer of Lebanon County at a holiday bingo fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
15th Lebanon Quilters Guild show coming to Expo Center this weekend
The 15th Lebanon Quilters Guild Exhibition of Quilts will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Lebanon Expo Center.
Two Lebanon County businesses receive PA redevelopment grants totaling $4.2m
Two Lebanon County businesses will share $4.25 million in redevelopment grants designed to help spur job growth and bolster the local economy.
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Kreamer & Lum to host ‘And After I am Gone’ advance care planning event
A free end-of-life planning workshop titled “And After I Am Gone???” will be held Nov. 11 at Kreamer and Lum Funeral Home in Jonestown, offering guidance on advance care directives and funeral arrangements.
Lebanon County election results: Trump takes 65% of local vote, mirroring 2020
Lebanon County’s election results are in, with former President Donald Trump receiving around 65 percent of the 73,245 ballots cast. The Associated Press called Pennsylvania for Trump early Wednesday.
The latest food safety inspections in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
A different kind of field work: Sampling water to assess stream health
With the Lebanon County Conservation District’s support, water quality data for the Quittie and four tributaries is collected every other month.
Greektown Pizza hopes to feed 100 families for Thanksgiving this year
Greektown Pizza Restaurant is hosting a food drive to feed 100 families in need for Thanksgiving.
Academy at Fort Indiantown Gap challeNGes teen participants
A fairly new program at Fort Indiantown Gap challeNGes teens, including those from Lebanon County, to be the best that they can be.
Election Day live updates: Lebanon County votes in 2024 general election
This Election Day, LebTown will provide live updates from the field as voters head out to the polls to vote. Check back often to see updates, or follow us on Facebook for the latest.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage (Oct. 16 to Oct. 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of October. Sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Lebanon County polling places for the 2024 General Election
All 60 voting precincts in Lebanon County for Tuesday’s General Election.
Blotter: Financial exploitation, PFA violation, evading arrest, theft
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 4
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Mike Gross has transformed sportswriting into a work of art
Lebanon native Mike Gross is retiring after 42 glorious years as a sportswriter and columnist in the newspaper business.
Doubling down on bouldering: Remaining 2024 bouldering events announced
The South Central Pennsylvania Climbers are showcasing their sport twice this fall, starting at Governor Dick Park.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Lebanon County Job Listings: November 4, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Area Agency on Aging is looking for an Aging Care Manager 2 (CSP/OPTIONS).
Husband and wife arrested for sexually assaulting children over 17-year period
A husband and wife have been charged with sexually assaulting their three daughters over a period of 17 years. Christopher and Kelly Longo were arrested by Lebanon city police in early October, according to a press release issued Friday by the District Attorney’s office.
Lebanon woman, 47, charged with ongoing sexual abuse of two children
A Lebanon woman faces multiple charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of two children.
Weekend Forecast: Fall-like temperatures with a freeze warning likely
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Officiating: It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it
Depending upon the sport, there exists a moderate shortage of local officials, for an abundance of reasons.
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CLA tree lighting on Nov. 22 kicks off holiday season in downtown Lebanon
The Community of Lebanon Association has a tree-lighting, parade and downtown carriage rides planned for the 2024 holiday season.
Leadership Lebanon Valley opens applications for its Class of 2025
Applications for the Leadership Lebanon Valley Class of 2025 are now open, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce announced.
LFCU’s 2nd annual Thanksgiving grocery gift card giveaway for Lebanon County families
LFCU is celebrating Thanksgiving by offering six $250 grocery gift cards—one per branch—to help Lebanon County families prepare holiday meals, with additional runner-up prizes for a Butterball turkey, reflecting its gratitude and commitment to the community.
Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules
Pennsylvania Republicans appealed to the state Supreme Court Thursday to overturn a lower court’s ruling that would allow mail ballots with missing or incorrect dates to be counted.
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