Lebanon County will move into its new $30 million 911 Center this summer, with all operations to be in-house by the end of 2023.
Featured
Posted inCrime & Safety
State police looking for LCCF inmate who failed to return Friday from work release
Pennsylvania State Police is looking for Terance Brent, a 37-year-old Lebanon man, after he failed to return to Lebanon County Correctional Facility from a work release program on Friday.
Posted inNews
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail gets county approval to apply for state funding
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail received permission Thursday from the Lebanon County Commissioners to apply for a $750,000 state grant to further expand the trail in northern Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
South Londonderry supervisors advertise Rising Sun conditional-use request
Tuesday, The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise the Rising Sun conditional use request to be discussed at their meeting April 11.
Posted inNews
What officials can and can’t do when it comes to approving land development
Whenever LebTown publishes an article concerning residential or commercial development or the filing of a land use plan, readers air their concerns on social media platforms.
Posted inNews
Cornwall Borough Council hears completed parks and recreation plan
Cornwall Borough Council agreed on Monday to apply for a grant for $250,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and match that amount for phase one of Snitz Creek Park development.
Posted inHistory
Once at risk, the Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station is a historic gem
The Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station (also known as the Cornwall & Lebanon Depot) was built in 1885 and is located at 161 N. 8th Street in Lebanon.
Posted inNews
Palmyra poised to further address sinkhole issue with new study
Palmyra Borough Council’s latest effort to address sinkholes begins later this month with a new study to gain fresh insight.
Posted inHistory
Over 90 sweet years: How Wertz Candies became a downtown Lebanon staple
With Wertz Candies up for sale, LebTown decided to dig into the history of the shop. In between making batches of caramel corn, Charles “Chuck” Wertz spoke to LebTown about the business, its core treats, and the family that’s operated it over three generations.
Posted inNews
Mail service in Ono suspended; future status of local post office uncertain
After the United States Postal Service failed to find a new post office location in Ono after a year’s notice, local residents have been left footing the bill for PO Boxes at the Jonestown Post Office in what may be a violation of USPS policy.
Posted inCrime & Safety
30-year-old Lebanon man fatally shot in city; 31-year-old Lebanon man arrested
Lebanon City Police announced that a 30-year-old Lebanon man was fatally shot in the city on Thursday, March 9.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Let LebTown give you a tour of the newly opened Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery has officially opened its doors at 840 North 7th Street in Lebanon. Take a tour with LebTown as we walk through the newly-reopened historic brewery.
Posted inNews
Jonestown Borough Council furthers block party plans
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council handled routine business including continuing plans for the 12th Annual Block Party.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Jim Boscov refutes rumors; says Boscov’s is committed to Lebanon
Jim Boscov came to the Lebanon location to discuss the store’s success, celebrate the tenure of one team member, and address associate’s concerns, including questions about potentially closing.
Posted inPeople & Places
Dana Lape identifies himself as man behind Lebanon’s famous Bologna Drop
Dana Lape says that, in 1994, he called Don Bowman, the host of WLBR’s RadioTalk at the time, and told him his idea of a bologna drop.
