They were among 72 Pennsylvania municipalities receiving nearly $5 million total in the final batch of first-round payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program.
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Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Valley Chamber collaborates with 3 Lancaster County chambers for Chamberpalooza
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and three Lancaster County chambers — Manheim, Elizabethtown and Northern Lancaster County — will host a members-only event, Chamberpalooza, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Hinkelfest returns this weekend
Hinkelfest will return Sept. 17-19 at Fireman’s Park, 2625 S. Pine Grove St. (Route 343), Fredericksburg, with all of the annual event’s favorites – food, games, carnival rides, a craft and vendor show, petting zoo, pony rides and outdoor entertainment.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Fatal accident, disorderly conduct, retail theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inHistory
Fort Swatara: Lebanon County’s garrison during the French and Indian War
There were no major battles near Fort Swatara; however, several soldiers and many settlers were killed, and several women and children were kidnapped by marauding Indians.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Friends of the Lebanon Community Library Book Sale to be held Sept. 18
The Friends of the Lebanon Community Library Book Sale will be held on the lawn of the library (125 N. 7th St.) Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Posted inNews
Here’s how to register for this year’s municipal elections
Although eligible voters have until 4:30 p.m. on October 18 to register at the county’s voter registration office or until 11:59 p.m. to register online, elections officials encourage voters not to wait until the last minute.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Death investigation, public drunkenness, theft
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inPeople & Places
Local father and son took different paths to same destination: the theater
Brian Keeney, a Lebanon local, and his son, Noah, share a passion for performing and theater. Brian just took a little longer to discover it.
Posted inHistory
The former Eagle Hotel/Hotel Weimer was once a symbol of luxury in Lebanon
In 1957, the Hotel Weimer was sold for about $250,000 to one of the world’s largest hotel chains, Milner Hotels Management Inc., “in what was termed the greatest property transfer in local history.”
Posted inReal Estate
Lebanon County real estate transfers (Aug. 16 to Aug. 31)
Here are the real estate transfers recorded in Lebanon County for the second half of August.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUI, theft from building, criminal mischief, harassment
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County church calendar (Sept. 12-Sept. 18)
Discover what’s happening at Lebanon County churches next week!
Posted inPet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Bennett
Bennett and his family moved to Lebanon in November 2020.
Posted inLebanon Valley Food Critics
501 Grill & Tavern: A mix of pub and dining (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
Lebanon Valley Food Critics review 501 Grill & Tavern in Mt. Aetna.
