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- PennDOT announces April 22 closure of Route 72 bridge for replacement project
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 19 to April 21
- Palmyra graduate Lauren Wadas hopes to pursue her Olympic dream
- Penn State Extension offers master gardener training in Lebanon this fall
- LVC professor selected for Fulbright Scholar award for research in Belize
- World champion wrestler, war reporter, and Harvard coach: The life of Jack Azar
- Circumnavigate the region on 2 wheels: Tour de Lebanon Valley set for June 8
- Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget pitch draws on lessons from curdled Fairlife bid
- Former Pittsburgh Steeler says human connections guide him through life
- Heidelberg Township is expanding its Hometown Heroes banner program
- Ex-cop facing Jan. 6 charges won’t fight claim he threatened a ‘local official’
- WellSpan WellFlight base relocates to Lebanon’s emergency dispatch center
- Educator begins last-minute write-in campaign for 101st state House seat
- Lebanon County store sells $1 million Mega Millions lottery ticket
- Commonwealth dismisses criminal charges against Lebanon County attorney
- Krypton Cougars heading to Houston for world championship after regional wins
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 15
- Weis Markets begins remodel of S. 12th Street store, will offer beer and wine
- Myerstown Borough Council approves various event requests and rentals
- South Annville board reviews revised Southgate conditional use application
- South Londonderry supervisors discuss fire engine funding & crosswalk initiative
- Closure of Route 72 bridge over Swatara Creek delayed for replacement project
- April 14 is Earl Dohner Day in Cornwall to mark local WWII veteran’s 100th birthday
- Historic Quentin property is under agreement with W. Cornwall Township
- Cornwall council approves and rejects several waivers for Cornwall Properties
- Opioid settlement cash a boon to Pa. prosecutors but public defenders are being turned away
- Pa.’s top election official answers your questions about misinformation, voting machines, and more
- Why independents can’t vote in the 2024 Pa. primary, and the slow-moving push to change that
- WEPA is prepping to provide adult education classes this fall
- 11 projects funded, Lebanon County seeks to spend remaining ARPA dollars
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Penn State Extension offers master gardener training in Lebanon this fall
Penn State Extension, Lebanon County, is offering a master gardener training program that will teach topics ranging from tree care and identifying native plants to composting and creating a sustainable garden.
LVC professor selected for Fulbright Scholar award for research in Belize
Dr. Terrence A. Alladin has been selected as a recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Belize for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Circumnavigate the region on 2 wheels: Tour de Lebanon Valley set for June 8
The Tour de Lebanon Valley, with routes ranging from 6 to 62 miles, will be held June 8 on the rolling roadways of Lebanon County.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget pitch draws on lessons from curdled Fairlife bid
Shapiro’s budget proposal invests in agricultural development and aims to address shortcomings that lost Pennsylvania a deal with a major milk brand looking to build a facility.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler says human connections guide him through life
Former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier, who will speak at an event in Lebanon County in May, believes support systems are a positive influence in our lives.
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Heidelberg Township is expanding its Hometown Heroes banner program
Heidelberg Township is expanding its Hometown Heroes banner program, a program that honors local service members.
Ex-cop facing Jan. 6 charges won’t fight claim he threatened a ‘local official’
A federal judge is being asked by prosecutors to tighten the pretrial release conditions on former North Cornwall Township cop Joseph Fischer, who faces an array of criminal charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
WellSpan WellFlight base relocates to Lebanon’s emergency dispatch center
Air Methods announced earlier this month that its WellSpan WellFlight base in Lancaster has relocated to Lebanon County, where operations of life-saving services continue throughout the county and beyond.
Educator begins last-minute write-in campaign for 101st state House seat
A former Lebanon County educator is running an 11th-hour write-in campaign for the the state House seat representing the 101st district.
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🔗 Win cash and a golden osprey during this year’s Uncharted Lancaster treasure hunt
Adam Zurn, a technology teacher and creator of Uncharted Lancaster, launches the fourth annual treasure hunt, ‘JBT and Raiders of the Golden Osprey,’ featuring $3,250 in prizes and a five-week adventure game starting April 6.
🔗 Residents support Palmyra school construction projects during board meeting
Community members spoke during Palmyra Area School District’s March 14 board meeting to express their support for the moving forward with a feasibility study as well as tax increases related to construction.
🔗 Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity launches Open Doors building campaign
Habitat for Humanity held a private event Thursday with 80 people in attendance at the Dale High Leadership Center in East Lampeter Township to officially launch its Open Doors campaign, which began in December 2021.
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.
Strategies to protect your goals from consistent inflation
Here are three investment considerations that may help address inflation concerns and better prepare your goals for long-term success.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
MVP News: April 2024
A new Farmer’s Market, focusing on locally sourced products, is slated to open in Myerstown on June 1st, thanks to the efforts of the Myerstown Vitality Partnership.
Lebanon County store sells $1 million Mega Millions lottery ticket
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Jonestown won $1 million in the April 12 drawing, missing the $125 million jackpot by one number.
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Teen charged with arson in connection with Palmyra house fire in November
A teenager has been charged with arson in connection with a house fire on the 100 block of W. Cherry St. in Palmyra that sent multiple families out of their homes on Nov. 4, 2023.
Commonwealth dismisses criminal charges against Lebanon County attorney
The state has dismissed criminal contempt of court charges filed in January against Lebanon County attorney Lebanon County attorney George Christianson.
Krypton Cougars heading to Houston for world championship after regional wins
Team 2539 is preparing for the world championship after winning two regional competitions and earning a semifinalist spot at districts.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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The term “free press” is bantered around frequently. But do most know the true impact of what a free press means? Or better yet, what the impact would be if it disappears; especially local press like LebTown.
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