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- 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- Lebanon City Council told downtown restaurant plans have been withdrawn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)
- Vast majority of Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary
- Traffic delays expected on I-81 in Union Township due to power line work
- Record number of Lebanon County farms to be preserved in 2024
- From Lebanon to Palmyra to Hershey: The Shay’s Bakery connection
- Lebanon Bicycle Recycle’s Spring Fling: Bicycles for kids, safety for all
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
Lebanon City Council told downtown restaurant plans have been withdrawn
A proposal to open a restaurant at 7th & Cumberland streets in downtown Lebanon has been withdrawn, Lebanon City Council learned at its April 18 pre-council planning meeting.
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.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Flags for Heroes announces details for opening ceremony on Saturday, May 25
Planners for the annual Flags for Heroes celebration in Myerstown Borough have announced additional details about the event on Saturday, May 25.
One of Lebanon’s longest-running pizza restaurants to celebrate 45th anniversary
On Saturday, May 4, Mancino’s will offer 45-cent slices of pizza (two-slice limit per customer) to mark their 45th anniversary in business.
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Too young to vote, Lebanon HS students still hit the polls – as election workers
Over two dozen Lebanon High School students will see democracy in action during Tuesday’s Primary Election. About 30 students will be poll workers at 15 precincts in the city.
The rise and fall of the Union Canal: A tale of ambition, struggle, and ingenuity
The Union Canal, once a vital water-based interstate highway system, is now recognized for its historic tunnel, an engineering feat that stands as the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the U.S., despite the canal’s overall failure and short lifespan.
What time do polls open and close Tuesday in Pa.? All the information you need for primary Election Day 2024
Pennsylvanians will head to the polls on April 23 to vote in statewide races including attorney general, U.S. Senate, and more. Here’s everything they need to know.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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