Patti Hower, who achieved 756 victories and numerous titles during her 42-year tenure at Lebanon Catholic, has returned to coaching girls’ basketball at Our Lady of the Cross, following Lebanon Catholic’s unexpected closure in 2020.
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Zimmerman brothers keep family tradition alive at PA Farm Show
Noah, Carter, and Ian Zimmerman are keeping a family tradition alive at the 108th edition of the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
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A winter walk through the newly paved Lenni Lenape Park [Photo Story]
Last year, North Lebanon Township completed the walking path at Lenni Lenape Park. LebTown took a leisurely winter stroll through the newly paved trail.
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$3.5M prison healthcare services explained at commissioner meeting
Public provided a glimpse of healthcare services at the county’s correctional facility during the Jan. 4 commissioner meeting.
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Middle Creek migrations are expected sooner, but fewer snow geese are likely
Warmer winters are causing snow geese to migrate earlier, according to the PA Game Commission, so Middle Creek will reopen for the season a little sooner than usual. However, the number of winged visitors to the local lake are expected to continue to decline.
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As snow starts to fall, PennDOT imposes speed reductions on I-81, I-83, & SR 322
In response to a now-arriving winter storm, PennDOT has imposed temporary speed limit reductions across the region, including on I-81, I-83, and Route 322.
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Lebanon County real estate transfers, sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate (December 16 to December 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of December. Sponsored by Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate.
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Cornwall council unanimously adopts adopts Byler manufacturing amendment
The Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to adopt Ordinance #1-2023, a slightly modified version of a zoning text amendment put forward by Byler Holdings, at its reorganization meeting Tuesday following a public hearing.
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 5)
Part 5 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “Sanctuary in Saranac Lake.”
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Lebanon Transit to modify nine routes in 2024, following survey and transit study
Lebanon Transit’s 2024 route modifications will include the removal of the Hollywood Casino stop, increased service to popular destinations like Lebanon Walmart and Lebanon Plaza, and adjustments to avoid train delays.
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Lebanon County elected officials, including first woman judge, sworn in
Winners in last November’s general election, newcomers and incumbents alike, took their oaths of office on the morning of Jan. 2 in the Lebanon Municipal Building’s Courtroom No. 1.
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City of Lebanon ushers in 2024 with 27th annual Lebanon bologna drop
Continuing a Lebanon tradition going back to 1997, the City of Lebanon celebrated the strike of midnight between 2023 and 2024 by dropping a 250-pound hunk of Lebanon bologna hung below a massive disco ball.
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County commissioners approve 2024 budget and a .50-mill tax increase
Lebanon County Commissioners on Thursday, Dec. 28, approved by a 2-1 vote a $94.4 million county fiscal budget for 2024, which includes a .50 mill tax hike to cover its $5 million deficit.
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Lebanon County officials continue to address workforce challenges
Lebanon County Commissioners have been proactively raising salaries during 2023 and making other changes to retain current employees while working to attract new ones.
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Downtown Lebanon announces 27th annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop
Lebanon County will welcome the new year with a more-than-two-and-a-half-decade tradition centered on a much-loved locally smoked meat.
