The future looked bleak in 2020 when years of declining enrollment forced the closing of Lebanon Catholic School, but a dedicated group of parents, donors, and educators refused to let the 160-year tradition of Catholic education in Lebanon County die.
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Lebanon Valley Rail Trail breaks ground on Phase 6; city trail and park underway
The completion of Phases 6A and 6B will include the John E. Wengert Memorial Park and a trail extension from Chestnut Street to South 22nd Street through Lebanon.
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Cornwall in talks with Elizabethtown to purchase the Open Pit water supply
Amidst water and sewer price hikes from City of Lebanon Authority (COLA), Cornwall Borough Council is negotiating with Elizabethtown for possible purchase of the Open Pit.
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North Lebanon Twp. supervisors plan extensive paving, bridge repair for 2023
Ten North Lebanon Streets are planned for paving this summer, following the postponement of several last year.
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Wertz Candies, a Lebanon tradition for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer
Wertz Candies, a name synonymous in Lebanon County with handmade opera fudge, caramel corn, jelly-filled chocolates and other yummy treats for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer to take over the business.
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Mount Gretna Craft Brewery abruptly closes its doors after nearly 6 years
The Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, which quickly carved out a niche for itself as a community gathering place and watering hole just outside Campbelltown, abruptly closed its doors this week and its owners do not plan to reopen.
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Lebanon County Coroner’s office investigates fewer deaths in 2022
The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office cites fewer COVID-related death as the reason for fewer investigations in 2022. Drug-related deaths were also down over previous years.
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Cornwall Borough Council considers $49,000 A/V upgrade to meeting hall
Cornwall Borough Council opted to table action on a proposed A/V Professional Services update, estimated at approximately $49,000, until its next meeting on Feb. 13.
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Rooted & Free Nature School in its second year; already full for third year
Rooted & Free Nature School preschool takes the classroom into nature in an effort to cultivate lifelong learners.
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Thousands of migrating geese return to Middle Creek in yearly natural spectacle
It’s that time of year: tens of thousands of snow geese migrating north for the warm months are once again stopping over at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Lebanon County.
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Take a tour of the Annville Free Library’s ongoing $4.4 million expansion project
A transformation is taking place in Annville as a long-time community pillar, the Annville Free Library, undergoes a once-in-a-generation expansion and renovation project.
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John F. Martin & Sons purchases Millcreek Township farm for $5.15 million
A 140-acre farm in Millcreek Township eyed by a developer for a massive cold storage unit project last year was sold to a Lancaster County meat packer.
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Negotiations ongoing for former Golden Corral site to be county’s first Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is in negotiations with the owners of the former Golden Corral site in North Cornwall Township to lease the property for what would be the Georgia company’s first franchise in Lebanon County.
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County moves sheriff’s sales online; move expected to increase revenue
The Sheriff’s Office of Lebanon County is moving its sheriff’s sales online. The new platform went live in January, and will host the first county auction on Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
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Jonestown Borough Council appoints David Charest as newest councilman
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council appointed David Charest as councilman. This comes after former Councilman Don Raiger resigned in December.
