The Latest
- Route 72 bridge replacement begins, one span over Swatara Creek is already down
- North Lebanon Township supervisors aprove Mt. Pleasant subdivision plans
- Lebanon County sets sights on treatment programs for opioid and other addictions
- Local coroner death investigations down in 2023; suicide, drug ODs remain steady
- CASA seeks volunteers to help end the cycle of abuse and neglect in foster care
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 26 to April 28
- Voting runs smoothly despite ballot goof; Russ Diamond wins in 102nd district race
- Lebanon County 2024 primary election results
- Millard’s Salon to offer free haircuts for Lebanon County kids Sunday afternoon
- Krypton Cougars shine at FIRST World Championship, rank 3rd in Curie Division
- Trust among veteran patients in Lebanon VAMC rises to 95.4%, up 3.1% since 2018
- Upward Broadband receives nearly $1.5 million to grow internet service in county
- City of Lebanon deploys AI tech to assess condition of roads and highway signs
- Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
- Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out
- Lebanon City Council told downtown restaurant plans have been withdrawn
- Flags for Heroes announces details for opening ceremony on Saturday, May 25
- One of Lebanon’s longest-running pizza restaurants to celebrate 45th anniversary
- Too young to vote, Lebanon HS students still hit the polls – as election workers
- The rise and fall of the Union Canal: A tale of ambition, struggle, and ingenuity
- What time do polls open and close Tuesday in Pa.? All the information you need for primary Election Day 2024
- Don’t worry – even if you received two mail-in ballots, you still can’t vote twice
- Agency on Aging schedules Health is Wealth information fair May 1
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 22
- Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery raises $2,350 for Lebanon police K-9 fund
- County commissioners vet $150,000 ARPA request for Soldiers Field project
- North Cornwall Township approves Lebanon Quittie Park plans
- County commissioners OK Marcellus Shale grant requests totaling $228,000
- Okay, it’s too late to mail in your ballots, so how can you get them in on time?
- Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (April 1 to April 15)
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Lebanon County public notices & legal ads for the week of April 22, 2024
Here are the latest legal ads and public notices published by LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of April 22.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of April 22, 2024
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of April 22.
Lebanon County man accused of infant abuse dies by suicide as trial nears end
The trial of Brian Hungler, a North Lebanon Township resident accused of severely abusing his infant child, ended abruptly when the defendant died by apparent suicide early Wednesday morning, April 24.
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Featured Upcoming Events
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 26 to April 28
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, April 26 to April 28.
Voting runs smoothly despite ballot goof; Russ Diamond wins in 102nd district race
Lebanon County election official explains duplicate ballot snafu, says election ran smoothly across the county’s 60 precincts.
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Lebanon County 2024 primary election results
Here are the results from the 2024 municipal primary election, according to the latest summary data from Lebanon County.
Millard’s Salon to offer free haircuts for Lebanon County kids Sunday afternoon
On Sunday, April 28, Millard’s Salon and Spa will be offering free haircuts for all children in Lebanon County from 12-7 p.m.
Krypton Cougars shine at FIRST World Championship, rank 3rd in Curie Division
FIRST Robotics Team 2539, better known as the Krypton Cougars, wrapped up its latest competitive season in Houston, Texas, with a third-place posting among 75 teams from around the world.
Trust among veteran patients in Lebanon VAMC rises to 95.4%, up 3.1% since 2018
The Department of Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that the trust of veterans in the Lebanon VAMC has risen to the highest level ever, reaching 95.4 percent in 2023.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Brian Sheaffer charged for August death of Edward Matias-Rodriguez (Updated)
North Lebanon Township police announced Monday, April 22, that they have filed multiple charges against Brian Sheaffer, a 58-year-old Lebanon man, over the August death of 33-year-old Jonestown man Edward Matias-Rodriguez in a hit-and-run crash.
🔗 Harrisburg driver charged for fatally hitting woman getting her mail
A Harrisburg man, Michael Zimmerman, is facing charges including vehicular homicide and DUI, after a fatal accident last year where he struck and killed a woman, Jill Staub, in East Hanover Township.
🔗 NBA picks Ashley Moyer-Gleich as first woman playoff ref since ’12
Lebanon native Ashley Moyer-Gleich will soon become only the second woman in NBA history to referee a playoff game.
Upward Broadband receives nearly $1.5 million to grow internet service in county
Lancaster-based Upward Broadband LLC will receive nearly $1.5 million in a grant through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s federally-funded Broadband Infrastructure Program to expand high-speed internet access in Lebanon County.
City of Lebanon deploys AI tech to assess condition of roads and highway signs
The City of Lebanon has deployed artificial intelligence to assess the condition of nearly 100 miles of roadway and its 1,600 signs.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
We saved you a bite: Annie’s Soft Ice Cream (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: The soft ice cream at Annie’s has always been a treat.
Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
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Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out
Despite a surge in federal investment for high-speed internet access and the approval of over $200 million in grants to internet service providers in Pennsylvania, the impending end of the ACP could hinder efforts to ensure affordable service for all residents.
Palmyra police seek public’s help in identifying vehicle from hit-and-run
The Palmyra Borough Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a Mercury SUV which struck another vehicle on East Broad Street in Palmyra on April 17.
Police investigating shooting that sent 17-year-old male to hospital Saturday
Lebanon City Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent a 17-year-old male to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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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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