Palmyra Borough Council’s latest effort to address sinkholes begins later this month with a new study to gain fresh insight.
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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.
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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.
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County sets up 3 new contracts to fight opioid addiction using settlement funds
Lebanon County commissioners awarded three contracts Thursday totaling $171,000 to fight opioid addiction, funded by opiate settlement funds from a state lawsuit against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its distributors.
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Berks County brewery plans to operate brewpub above Lebanon Farmers Market
A Berks County microbrewery is in line to become the latest operator of the bar and restaurant on the third floor of the Lebanon Farmers Market building in downtown, replacing the Red-Headed League Public House.
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Chick-fil-A submits land development plan to North Cornwall Twp. & county
Chick-fil-A has submitted a land development plan for what would be the Georgia company’s first franchise in Lebanon County, to be located at 1147 Quentin Road.
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S. Londonderry Historical Commission discusses Rising Sun expansion
Monday, the South Londonderry Historical Commission (SLHC) met with Alan Funck, Rising Sun owner, and Randy Wright, Hanover Engineering, to discuss the Rising Sun expansion project. The project involves the renovation of part of an historic structure and the demolition of another part.
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Lebanon City Council honors Sandra Meluskey for 36 years of service
Honors for a former city council member and an updated master plan for Coleman Memorial Park highlighted Monday night’s Lebanon City Council meeting at City Hall.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Star Wars-themed weekend March 24-25 will raise funds for Four Diamonds
Star Wars fans will have an opportunity to view the original Star Wars on the big screens as well as other activities at the Allen Theatre Annville and raise funds for the Four Diamonds March 24 and 25.
Posted inPeople & Places
What the rural landscape, chocolate, and oil paint have in common: Jean Zaun
Jean Zaun carries three elements – the rural landscape, chocolate, and oil paint – from her 1950s childhood in Lebanon County with her still.
