The sale and redevelopment of the old Northwest Elementary school is on hold until at least September unless the city and the school district can work out their dispute.
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Squabbles break out in some camps as five candidates vie for justice seat
Some candidates for the judge’s seat are attempting to smear their opponents.
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‘Art for Healing’ debuts May 7 at Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts newest exhibit, Art for Healing, will debut during the First Friday Art Walk, May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit is on display at LVCOA’s Gallery 770, 770 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
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Cornwall Borough police chief Bruce Harris will retire after 46+ years on the force
After nearly 47 years with the Cornwall Borough Police Department, Chief Bruce Harris will hand in his badge and service revolver when he retires from the force on Friday, May 7.
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Another rebranding for the old Treadway Inn – Hammock Hotel replaces Clarion
The Rodeway Inn/Clarion Hotel at Quentin Road and Poplar Street (625 Quentin Road), Lebanon, has been rebranded as Hammock Hotel Lebanon Hershey.
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For a century, local Kiwanis Club members have been living in the moment
What differentiates the Kiwanis Club from those other local service organizations is its commitment to children, their development and early learning.
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Amtrak says rumors of passenger service through Lebanon aren’t true
Passenger trains last rolled through the city in 1967, and Amtrak says a resumption is not in the cards.
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Naval Academy chooses ELCO senior Georgia Martin
The process of applying for, and receiving, an appointment to a branch of the United States Military Service Academy alone is a daunting task. But the multi-step process seemed to fit Martin’s meticulous nature quite well.
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How the vaudeville-era star singers the Trix Sisters went from Newmanstown to international fame
Helen and Josephine Yeiser, both hailing from Newmanstown in Millcreek Township, boasted wit and musicianship that made them international stars of vaudeville a century ago. Behind the stardom, though, the Trix Sisters’ story is one of family.
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Meet Edward H. Krebs, Independent candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Ed Krebs hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and build consensus between parties.
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Aspirations, self-doubt, and moving forward: A conversation with Lebanon native and rapper Michael Wavves
Lebanon native, local teacher, and rapper Jordan Bleyer, who’s been performing and touring as Michael Wavves for several years, discusses self-doubt, career goals, and the mood of the current moment.
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Meet Tim McMaster, Libertarian candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Tim McMaster hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and “make Harrisburg less powerful.”
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100th BLM protest action to be held on Annville Town Square, April 24
The Annville Town Square Protesters for Racial Justice will hold the 100th Black Lives Matter protest action in the Annville Town Square from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.
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Riding back in time at the Quentin Riding Club
Though the Quentin Riding Club went out to pasture a few years ago, its memory and history are still treasured by many.
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Union Canal Days returning in May after last year’s cancellation
For 31 years, the Union Canal Tunnel Park hosted Union Canal Days in spring – a weekend of tours, food, music, and more. In 2020, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2021 will see the event returning to the park on the weekend of May 15 and 16.
