A “tinkerer and inventor” has set up shop in Lebanon and hopes to bring new energy to the wind-power market.
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Chautauqua seeks to restore wood carvings in honor of two late residents
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua plans to raise money to restore two wood carvings owned by Gretna music lovers Peter Hewitt and Walter McAnney.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Crews respond to fire on Federal St.; power briefly off for 4,000 in city
A two-alarm fire involving multiple Lebanon row houses broke out Sunday afternoon, May 8.
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Commissioners award $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants
At Thursday’s Lebanon County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners awarded $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants to 11 applicants.
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Dunkin’ to open new Palmyra location in former Sonic this summer
A spokesperson for Dunkin’ confirmed via email Thursday, May 5, that the company is planning a summer 2022 opening for another new Palmyra area location at 81 N. Londonderry Square.
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LVC breaks ground on building, set to welcome first class of nursing students
Lebanon Valley College is prepared to welcome 30-40 nursing students this fall, the first class of its new nursing program, as it gets construction of their new school building underway.
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Cornwall Manor plans new clubhouse and apartment building for The Woods
Cornwall Manor is in the early stages of more than $34 million of development projects that will see major additions on The Woods campus, as well as a significant renovation to an existing apartment building.
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Jonestown receives $1.1 million for crossing improvements along Market St.
Jonestown Borough was successful in securing a $1.1 million grant to improve street crossings along Market Street.
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Who knew? Cornwall’s National Guard riot of 1887
In this week’s “who knew” column, we share the story of how a railroad rivalry led to chaos and conflict during the 1887 National Guard encampment at Mt. Gretna.
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$3 million grant awarded to reduce traffic impact of Clear Springs Logistics Park
Clear Springs Logistics Park is expected to consist of three warehouses totaling approximately 2.8 million SF.
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GOP Senator Chris Gebhard hopes to keep seat in Harrisburg after primary
Chris Gebhard, the incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 48th Senatorial District, is running unopposed in the Republican primary on May 17.
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Neptune Fire Co. of Richland will host 100th Firefighters Convention in June
The parade is planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, and will celebrate the community fire companies that serve the Lebanon Valley. Almost $35,000 in prize money will be awarded to participants.
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New Facebook group celebrates the color and diversity of Lebanon County wildlife
Lebanon County Wildlife was launched in January and has grown to more than 300 members sharing and enjoying photos of the local fauna.
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Congressman Dan Meuser visits 5 small businesses in downtown Lebanon
Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) visited five businesses in downtown Lebanon Thursday, April 21.
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Commissioners approve collective bargaining agreement with LCCF union
The Lebanon County Commissioners struck a three-year deal Thursday with the union that represents correctional officers at the county prison.
