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- Lebanon Valley Sertoma Club prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary
- Lebanon County gaining traction as key freight corridor for movement of goods
- North Cornwall Township adopts regional police charter with unanimous vote
- North Lebanon Township to hold public hearing on regional police charter
- Power failure leaves customers dining in the dark at Heisey’s in N. Lebanon Twp.
- Thousands without power after turkey vulture apparently lands on breaker
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of June 21 to June 23
- United Way concludes 2023-24 campaign, totaling over $880,000
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (June 1 to June 15)
- Lebanon County crime rates continue to drop, reflect state and nationwide trends
- Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
- I-81 ramps at Fisher Avenue will be closed overnight this week for paving
- Lebanon city recycling center will resume normal hours this week
- Chick-fil-A on track for fall opening at Lebanon Plaza on Quentin Road/Rt. 72
- FTIG’s 166th Regiment – RTI introduces new drone training
- Sheetz explores North Lebanon Twp. location at Route 72 & Long Lane
- Lebanon County CTC faces mandates from state in nursing program closure
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 17
- Community rallies to clean up and protect historic Dinosaur Rock from graffiti
- Bellegrove, Union Waterworks fire companies move toward merger
- Pennsylvania counties await state board’s decision on opioid settlement spending
- 2nd Friday outage in a row for city residents, mechanics on the way (Updated)
- Dan Weschler, Palmyra native, co-writes Tony-nominated “Water for Elephants”
- Myerstown Borough Council plans for U.S. semiquincentennial
- S. Annville Township supervisors defer decision on Wynfield 4-lot subdivision
- Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says
- Cornwall Borough Council approves PRL waivers
- N. Annville Twp. supervisors reorganize following resignation
- W. Cornwall supervisors to announce Quentin Associates decision on July 1
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of June 14 to June 16
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North Cornwall Township adopts regional police charter with unanimous vote
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt the intermunicipal charter agreement for a regionalized police force Tuesday.
North Lebanon Township to hold public hearing on regional police charter
Monday, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing for the regional police charter.
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Lebanon County classified ads for the week of June 17
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of June 17.
Lebanon County public notices & legal ads for the week of June 17, 2024
Here are the latest legal ads and public notices published by LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of June 17. Sponsored by the Lebanon County Bar Association.
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Power failure leaves customers dining in the dark at Heisey’s in N. Lebanon Twp.
Heisey’s Diner and Inn 72 in North Lebanon Township navigated an unexpected power outage – caused by a turkey vulture carrying a squirrel – serving food in candlelit ambiance and noting customer details for payment settlement later.
Thousands without power after turkey vulture apparently lands on breaker
Lebanon County’s power outage saga continues for a third week, with a turkey vulture and squirrel causing a circuit breaker malfunction at Met-Ed’s North Lebanon Substation, affecting approximately 4,700 customers.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of June 21 to June 23
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, June 21 to June 23.
Investigation ongoing into fatal South Lebanon Township hit-and-run in April
Investigation is ongoing into the April 30th hit-and-run in South Lebanon Township which left 77-year-old Casimira Pakola dead.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Find out the dangers lurking behind poison hemlock
Poison hemlock looks pretty growing in the wild and on farms. However, it is dangerous to both humans and animals. Find out how to recognize this harmful plant and why.
🔗 A Schaefferstown gem: Historic Heidelberg Hall exudes Gilded Age grandeur
This mansion in Schaefferstown, Pa., now known as Heidelberg Hall, was built for wealthy local businessman William Weigley between 1876 and 1882.
🔗 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.
United Way concludes 2023-24 campaign, totaling over $880,000
The United Way of Lebanon County celebrated the end of its 2023-2024 fundraising campaign Thursday, having raised a total of $882,154 through the year.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (June 1 to June 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of June. Sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate.
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Lebanon County crime rates continue to drop, reflect state and nationwide trends
Despite a significant drop in overall crime in Lebanon County in 2023, mirroring state and national trends, District Attorney Pier Hess Graf reports that violent crime rates have either remained consistent or increased.
Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
Advocates for legal cannabis say they’re closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.
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I-81 ramps at Fisher Avenue will be closed overnight this week for paving
The Fisher Avenue exit off Interstate 81 will be closed overnight this week while the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation mills and paves the ramps.
Lebanon city recycling center will resume normal hours this week
The Recycling Drop Off Center operated at 14th and Lehman streets for Lebanon city residents will be back up and running at its full hours later this week.
Chick-fil-A on track for fall opening at Lebanon Plaza on Quentin Road/Rt. 72
The Chick-fil-A under construction at Lebanon Plaza on Route 72/Quentin Road is set to open this fall, featuring a playground, outdoor seating, and a dual-lane drive-thru.
FTIG’s 166th Regiment – RTI introduces new drone training
Fort Indiantown Gap’s 116th Regiment is training soldiers to operate the new RQ-28A reconnaissance quadcopter, enhancing battlefield surveillance and tactical strategies.
Sheetz explores North Lebanon Twp. location at Route 72 & Long Lane
The development team at Sheetz has held preliminary talks with PennDOT about a traffic study for the northwest corner of State Route 72 & Long Lane in North Lebanon Township.
Lebanon County CTC faces mandates from state in nursing program closure
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center must meet certain criteria before ending its LPN program for adult learners.
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 226 hosts pancake breakfast
Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 226 is hosting a pancake breakfast on June 22, 2024.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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