The Latest
- Stuff’D Steaks will relocate from Campbelltown to Chocolate Avenue
- LVC celebrates 155th commencement, honors former BBC correspondent
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 13
- Dog park, splash pad in the works at city’s Coleman and Southwest parks
- May 15 event will celebrate art, cycling and community in Mount Gretna
- Susquehannock Fly Fishers: More than a fishing club, it’s a community builder
- 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
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Susquehannock Fly Fishers: More than a fishing club, it’s a community builder
For over 15 years, the Susquehannock Fly Fishers have organized fishing events for IU-13 students, fostering skills and creating cherished memories with the help of club volunteers.
Lebanon County Choral Society perform Mozart Mass, introduces new youth chorus director
The choirs will perform Mozart’s Coronation Mass and other selections of a regal theme on Sunday, May 19.
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Farmers from across region come together to raise funds for Kendall family
The Wenger Foundation, inspired by a legacy of faith-based giving, has launched a $10,000 matching grant program to support the family of Bryan Kendall, a local farmer who died in an accident, raising over $25,000 so far (plus the matching grant).
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 10, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! Quality Employment Services and Training (QUEST) is seeking an Executive Director.
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North Cornwall Township approves revised Meadow Lane Farms plan
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a revision to phase five of the land development plan for the Meadow Lanes Farm property at its meeting Tuesday.
Conditional use hearing continued on development of former riding club
Quentin Associates, LLC, presented township supervisors Tuesday with its development plan for the entire tract of the former Quentin Riding Club at state routes 72 and 419.
Annville Twp. commissioners welcome new solicitor, make routine approvals
The Annville Township Board of Commissioners welcomed solicitor Megan Ryland Tanner at its May meeting.
Weekend Forecast: Saturday will be the pick of the weekend; Sunday looks wet
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Kids’ roadside stand blooms into mom’s flower farm
Liz Ziegler’s small garden project has blossomed into Royal Oaks Farm, a thriving flower farm in Lebanon, offering u-pick flowers, bouquets, and custom orders.
🔗 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.
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.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
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.
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.
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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