In her annual State of the City Address, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello highlighted a decrease in serious crime, the city’s strong financial condition, and major improvement projects completed without tax hikes, while acknowledging ongoing housing shortage issues.
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Restored Bible’s ties to President D.D. Eisenhower make it a county treasure
The 1717 Eisenhauer family Bible, linked to President Eisenhower, has been meticulously restored by Gettysburg-based conservator Maria Pukownik and returned to the Lebanon County Historical Society.
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Spanning time and water: Inwood Iron Bridge finds new home on Swatara Creek
Once a vital transportation link, the Inwood Iron Bridge now offers visitors an up-close look at the engineering and history of Pennsylvania’s metal truss bridges.
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Is N. Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel the greatest scholastic athlete in county history?
With three consecutive state wrestling titles, Aaron Seidel has an unmatched resume among Lebanon County athletes.
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Mysterious police standoff at Lebanon furniture store ends abruptly, no arrests
After a four-hour police incident at a Lebanon store, officers left without apprehending Thomas E. Cahill Jr., who had reportedly refused to engage with them.
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Update: City police say standoff situation in downtown Lebanon has been resolved
Roads are now open for traffic in Lebanon City after police resolved an incident on Chestnut Street that had earlier prompted a shutdown.
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West Cornwall Twp. supervisors vote to acquire historic Quentin property
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a resolution Monday to acquire property at the corner of Zinns Mill Road and state Route 419 in Quentin for uses including public parking.
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Cedar Crest star Chernich to play two sports at Lebanon Valley College
Cedar Crest standout Owen Chernich has decided to play football and basketball at the collegiate level.
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County officials raise concerns of Gov. Dick park ranger’s enforcement authority
Dr. David Eichler, the park ranger at Clarence Schock Memorial Park, has been asked to return a county-issued weapon and cease enforcement activities following a review of county policies and potential liability concerns.
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County commissioners approve state grant request for new rail trail project
Working with a packed agenda, the county commissioners voted on 15 different items during its March 21 meeting at the county municipal building.
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Something mysterious has brought Tyler Pritchett and Lebanon football together
Tyler Pritchett, a former Division I player and college-level coach, has been appointed as the new head coach for Lebanon High School’s struggling football program, aiming to revitalize it with a faith-driven approach.
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State study shows tourism in Lebanon County rebounded in 2022
Tourists are traveling again following the pandemic, according to a new study.
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Equestrian therapy facility wins special exception approval with conditions
A special exception for an equestrian therapy facility for veterans on a portion of the former Quentin Riding Club was approved with several conditions by the West Cornwall Township zoning hearing board Tuesday.
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New dog in town wears a badge
A new Lebanon police officer was introduced Wednesday afternoon, March 12, by Mayor Sherry Capello and Police Chief Bret Fisher in a swearing-in ceremony held at Lebanon City Hall’s Francis J. Dixon Multi-Purpose Room.
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Annville company outfits Lebanon County’s new 911 mobile comms ops unit
Lebanon County’s Department of Emergency Services is set to have a mobile command center, converted from a recreational vehicle by Annville-based 911 Rapid Response, operational later this year.
