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- 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
- Saturday’s ‘Cocktails for a Cure’ supports research on degenerative retinal disease
- Pa. primary election 2024: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for April 23
- 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
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We saved you a bite: DiNunzio’s Authentic Italian Hoagie (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: DiNunzio’s offers a good size hoagie with good quality deli meat.
Barley Snyder partner Michelle Calvert elected to Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation Board of Directors
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation has elected partner Michelle R. Calvert to serve on its board of directors.
Vast majority of Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary
Pennsylvania’s 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.
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Traffic delays expected on I-81 in Union Township due to power line work
Overnight rolling stops on I-81 in Union Township are planned for April 26 and 27 due to power line work, potentially causing 15-minute delays.
Couple charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment for fatal shooting
A Lebanon couple is charged with manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person after a mishandled firearm resulted in the death of their roommate, Hector Pomales-Torres.
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Record number of Lebanon County farms to be preserved in 2024
Lebanon County’s farmland preservation program is set to preserve 11 farms in 2024, tripling the usual acreage to 1,200, thanks to a $765,000 donation from the estate of Esther Martin.
From Lebanon to Palmyra to Hershey: The Shay’s Bakery connection
After establishing a successful bakery at the Lebanon Farmers Market, Epiphany Shay expands Shay’s Bakery to Palmyra, broadening her customer base and menu with items like pizza and soup.
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle’s Spring Fling: Bicycles for kids, safety for all
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle is gearing up for its annual Spring Fling Bicycle Giveaway on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of April 15
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of April 15.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 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.
🔗 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.
Saturday’s ‘Cocktails for a Cure’ supports research on degenerative retinal disease
In recognition of Gracyn Smith’s efforts to raise funds for retinal blindness research, Pennsylvania state representatives have designated April 2024 as Retinal Blindness Awareness Month.
Lebanon County public notices & legal ads for the week of April 15, 2024
Here are the latest legal ads and public notices published by LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of April 15.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Pa. primary election 2024: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for April 23
On April 23, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and more.
North Cornwall Twp. police investigate reports of shots fired on Penn Street
North Cornwall Township police are investigating reports of shots fired on the 2100 block of Penn Street shortly after midnight Monday.
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PennDOT announces April 22 closure of Route 72 bridge for replacement project
PennDOT will close the Route 72 bridge over the Swatara Creek starting Monday, April 22, for the planned replacement project, the transportation authority announced Wednesday.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of April 19 to April 21
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, April 19 to April 21.
Palmyra graduate Lauren Wadas hopes to pursue her Olympic dream
The ex-Cougar field hockey star is training with Team USA in North Carolina and hoping to earn a spot on this year’s Olympic team.
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.
Local newspapers, since their inception, have been watchdogs over issues that affect the communities they serve. Questioning those who govern in these communities informs the public and helps to safeguard our democratic way of life.
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