The Latest
- 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
- 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
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Blotter: Reckless endangerment, public drunkenness, theft, warrants served
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County​.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 22
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
LIMA’s Central PA Osteoporosis Center highlights importance of bone health
Lebanon Internal Medicine and Central Pennsylvania Osteoporosis Center are collaborating with WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital to develop a Fracture Liaison Program, aimed at managing osteoporosis and reducing the risk of fragility fractures.
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Featured Upcoming Events
Lebanon County police step up impaired driving enforcement this weekend
The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office has announced that local police will be intensifying efforts to catch impaired drivers from April 19 to April 22, as part of a nationwide campaign to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic incidents.
North Londonderry police investigate attempted robbery at Northwest Bank
An attempted robbery at Northwest Bank in Palmyra is under investigation by North Londonderry Township Police, who are seeking a red Honda Civic and a white male suspect in his 20s or 30s.
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Okay, it’s too late to mail in your ballots, so how can you get them in on time?
Tuesday, April 16, was the last day for voters across the state to request a mail-in ballot. With the deadline for mail-in voting right around the corner, some people might be worried about when their ballots will arrive.
Weekend Forecast: Temps around 60 degrees this weekend; warm next week
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, April 19, to Sunday, April 22. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (April 1 to April 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of April. Sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate.
Lebanon County Job Listings: April 19, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Triple-M-Farms is seeking a full-time second shift production leader.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 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.
🔗 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.
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.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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