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- Farmers from across region come together to raise funds for Kendall family
- North Cornwall Township approves revised Meadow Lane Farms plan
- Conditional use hearing continued on development of former riding club
- Annville Twp. commissioners welcome new solicitor, make routine approvals
- At ELCO, unified programs bring out the best in all student-athletes
- Annville native is elected the first female commander of American Legion Post 559
- Cornwall Borough Planning Commission receives PRL Industries subdivision plans
- Red Rose Classic Dog Show coming to Lebanon Valley Expo Center this weekend
- Six will be inducted into the Harmonia Music Association’s Music Hall of Fame
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 10 to May 12
- U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits Lebanon V.A. Medical Center on Tuesday
- Café Panache will close for good May 11
- City departments organize several educational summer youth camps
- Cedar Crest Quiz Bowl team defends 2023 title as this year’s state runner-up
- Union Canal Day returns on May 18
- Pennsylvania child care centers struggle to survive amid staffing crisis
- Historic Preservation Trust will hold a free open house at historic sites Saturday
- TLVC honors 2024 Richard H. and Karen R. Light Memorial Scholarship recipient
- State Archives hold a host of history from Lebanon County (and Pennsylvania, too)
- American Heart Association and G.F. Bowman donate 70 balls to area kids
- Rev. Harriet A. Baker: A pioneering Black female preacher with ties to Lebanon City
- Traffic signal project at Route 72 and Isabel Drive delayed until after July 4
- County commissioners approve letter of support regarding Expo Center project
- Season opening of Mount Gretna’s historic Jigger Shop set for May 11
- Lebanon Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Day on May 8
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 6
- Lebanon County welcomes 20 new U.S. Citizens at naturalization ceremony
- More than $3 million allocated to improve pedestrian safety in Lebanon County
- Gov. Josh Shapiro uses Pennsylvania’s state plane much more than his predecessor
- PennDOT shares changes planned for Monday on Route 72 bridge signage
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Annville Twp. commissioners welcome new solicitor, make routine approvals
The Annville Township Board of Commissioners welcomed solicitor Megan Ryland Tanner at its May meeting.
At ELCO, unified programs bring out the best in all student-athletes
The Raiders’ initial foray into the world of unified sports this spring has been a huge success.
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Annville native is elected the first female commander of American Legion Post 559
Elaina Wanamaker was elected the first female commander of the Conner-Streicher American Legion Post 559 in Annville.
Cornwall Borough Planning Commission receives PRL Industries subdivision plans
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission noted that it received the preliminary/final land development plan for PRL Industries at its Monday meeting.
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Red Rose Classic Dog Show coming to Lebanon Valley Expo Center this weekend
About 130 different breeds of dogs will be featured at the Lancaster Kennel Club’s Red Rose Classic this Saturday at the Lebanon Valley Expon Center.
Six will be inducted into the Harmonia Music Association’s Music Hall of Fame
Six new inductees will be honored with inclusion in Harmonia Music Association’s Music Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual banquet on Thursday, May 9, at Hebron Banquet Hall, 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon.
Lebanon County public notices & legal ads for the week of May 6, 2024
Here are the latest legal ads and public notices published by LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of May 6. Sponsored by the Lebanon County Bar Association.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of May 6
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of May 6.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 77-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run worked as Penn State fitness instructor
The 77-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township in late April worked as a senior fitness instructor for Penn State University, was an active member at her local church and volunteered her “master gardener services” at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, according to her obituary.
🔗 Celebrating Smarty Jones’ Kentucky Derby win 20 years ago
Two decades post his historic Triple Crown bid, Smarty Jones, now residing in Annville, Pennsylvania, still holds significant influence on Pennsylvania’s horse racing scene and the sport at large.
🔗 Farming community remembers Bryan Kendall
In the wake of tragedy, the farming community responds to help one of its own.
Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts announces schedule for 2024 season
The public is invited to the 2024 Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts series. All shows are pay what you want and will be held rain or shine starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Mt. Gretna.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 10 to May 12
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, May 10 to May 12.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits Lebanon V.A. Medical Center on Tuesday
During his visit to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged the center’s exceptional patient care, honored four employees, and highlighted the VA’s initiatives to tackle veteran mental health issues.
Café Panache will close for good May 11
Café Panache, a European-style café serving breakfast in lunch, will close at the end of business Saturday, May 11.
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Burger Wars Season 2: 7th Street Bar & Grill (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics continue Season 2 of Burger Wars with a visit to 7th Street Bar & Grill in Lebanon.
City departments organize several educational summer youth camps
Lebanon city officials have announced the schedule for this year’s summer camp series.
Cedar Crest Quiz Bowl team defends 2023 title as this year’s state runner-up
As a team with all-new players, the Cedar Crest Quiz Bowl team defended its title as 2023 state champion by becoming this year’s runner-up.
Union Canal Day returns on May 18
The 34th annual Union Canal Day will be held this year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
Annual Mental Health Awareness Festival returning to Lebanon on May 18th
The second annual Mental Health Awareness Festival, expanding with new vendors and activities, will take place in Lebanon on May 18, as part of the Mental Health Awareness Month celebrations.
Pennsylvania child care centers struggle to survive amid staffing crisis
Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.
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.
Historic Preservation Trust will hold a free open house at historic sites Saturday
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County is throwing wide the doors of history on Saturday, May 11, with its annual open house at four historically significant locations.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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