Lebanon County residents will no longer be able to deliver their mail-in election ballots to a secure drop box outside the county municipal building in Lebanon, which had been available in the past seven elections since its introduction for the 2020 general election.
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Report: 3 dead after overnight fire in North Londonderry Township
Three people perished overnight after a fire engulfed a residence in North Londonderry Township, according to an ABC-27 news report.
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Police say Lebanon woman’s death in November is linked to fatal N.J. crash
A suspicious death of a 42-year-old Lebanon woman on Nov. 7 is being investigated as a homicide and is linked to a fatal crash later that day in New Jersey, police announced in an email Thursday.
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Triumph over trials: Gwyneth Young’s trek from injury and diagnosis to advocacy
After battling physical injuries, an autism diagnosis, and intense pressure as a top high school runner, Gwyneth Young is now an advocate for mental health awareness in sports while continuing her education at Elizabethtown College.
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The town of Water Works and its connection to the Union Canal
Water Works became an important town in the operation of the Union Canal in the 1800s.
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Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (January 1 to January 15)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the first half of January. Sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate.
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Cornwall police arrest West Cornwall man, 54, on multiple child sex assault charges
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced on Jan. 16 that 54 year-old Edward Lee Williams of Manheim has been arrested and jailed on accusations that he sexually assaulted a seven year-old girl in Cornwall.
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Bomgardner enjoys incredible ‘ride’ as 2023 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen
Jonestown’s Chloe Bomgardner caps off prolific year promoting agriculture as the 2023 state fair queen.
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Lebanon VA Medical Center holds ribbon cutting for new primary care building
The Lebanon VA Medical Center celebrated the opening of its brand new primary care space with a ribbon cutting and tour for local officials and media on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
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All county school districts close for snow
Annville-Cleona, Cornwall-Lebanon, ELCO, Northern Lebanon, Lebanon, and Palmyra Area school districts are closed Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to snow, as is Our Lady of the Cross.
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Lebanon County DES extends Code Blue alert through rest of the week
Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services has extended an ongoing Code Blue alert to last until Monday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.
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Lebanon County DES issues Code Blue alert through Monday afternoon
Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services has issued a Code Blue alert starting Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. and lasting until Monday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.
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Lebanon County FFAers rebuild antique tractors for Pennsylvania Farm Show
A 1960 John Deere model 430 S, refurbished by students from ELCO, won Best of Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s antique tractor competition.
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Putting it all together: A journey from Jefferson’s estate to Lebanon’s history
Historical research suggests that the Jones family, buried in East Hanover Township’s Salem Evangelical Cemetery, may have roots tracing back to a slave named Daniel from President Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest estate.
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North Annville’s latest: BlueScope plan deferral, recycling access, solar appeal
North Annville Township’s monthly meeting saw the BlueScope Buildings expansion deferred to Annville Township, resident recycling access expanded, and an update on the Lebanon Solar I appeal, with a decision expected by month’s end.
