From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part one.
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2022 Lebanon Area Fair is officially open
Ride the Ferris wheel. Eat chicken nuggets or dance with them. Or watch the crowning of the queen. As of Saturday, this year’s fair is underway.
County to underwrite improvements at fairgrounds with $1.6M of ARPA funds
Two days before the county fair was about to launch its 2022 edition, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds and Lebanon Area Fair both received American Rescue Plan Act funding totaling $1.6 million.Â
Rexmont apartment fire draws massive response on sweltering Friday morning
An early Friday morning fire in a Rexmont multi-family dwelling was extinguished without injuries by the combined effort of volunteers from over a dozen Lebanon County fire companies.
County officials continue to fill open workforce positions
Once down by nearly 150 positions from its approximate workforce of 700, county employment rolls have turned the tide with over 600 individuals now employed by the county.
It’s not just livestock! Don’t miss the music at 2022’s Lebanon Area Fair
The Lebanon Area Fair this year will offer a broad range of music performances, including some homegrown talent that got its start at the fair in years past.
Sheetz plans for new Cumberland Street location in North Cornwall Township
Sheetz has taken initial steps to put a new location in North Cornwall Township at 2150 W. Cumberland St., a lot most recently occupied by First National Bank.
‘The Crazy Book Lady’ shares her love of reading throughout Lebanon County
Rebekah “Becky” Daubert was born, raised, and educated in Lebanon County. Now, she’s an English teacher putting books in the hands of her neighbors.
Putting on the Lebanon Area Fair is a year ’round job, sometimes more
For many dedicated volunteers, the planning for the 2022 Lebanon Area Fair, which opens on July 23 and runs for eight days, began even before the 2021 version closed last July 31.Â
Justice for Gunner? Protesters say better police training would be a good start
About 100 marchers assembled in Downtown Lebanon on Wednesday to voice their unhappiness over the July 6 fatal shooting of Gunner, the 15 month-old dog shot to death by city officers.
South Londonderry supervisors approve staff changes, advertise public hearings
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed upcoming public hearings, staffing changes, and more at Tuesday’s meeting.
Tours of one-room Lindley Murray School to be offered on weekends in August
Lindley Murray School will be opened for tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cornwall Borough Council hears concept plans from Byler Holdings, one including a nearly 800,000-square-foot warehouse
At the Cornwall Borough Council meeting Monday, Byler Holdings presented two conceptual scenarios for their property around the Cornwall quarry, both including over 700,000 sq. ft. in warehouse space.
Online registration to be offered by county for concealed weapon permits
Registrations for concealed carry permits in Lebanon County are about to enter the digital age.
RTK request reveals details of SR 934 roundabout, other improvements for DHL
A LebTown Right-to-Know request has revealed further details of a planned roundabout at SR 934 and Clear Spring Road, as well as other improvements in support of a planned 3-million-square-foot DHL logistics park in South Annville Township.