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- Republican horse farmer Clovis Crane jockeys for PA Senate seat in District 48
- South Lebanon Township holds first public hearing on sidewalk project
- Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
- Union Township supervisors debate the need for ordinance updates
- Blotter: Trespass, crossbow discharged, endangering the welfare of children
- Myerstown Borough Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
- Century-old fasnacht fundraiser tradition continues at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
- Palmyra Borough moves forward with pump station relocation plans
- Lebanon city man arrested on sexual misconduct charges involving minor
- Richland Borough receives council member’s resignation
- Cornwall council revisits proposal for restructured P&Z commission
- Four years later, murder of 7th grader Jason Rivera remains unsolved
- Cornwall P&Z advances draft ordinances on data centers, camping, and blasting
- West Cornwall approves agreement for municipal management services
- City of Lebanon Authority board hears request to treat Mount Gretna wastewater
- CLSD board approves payments, change orders for Cedar Crest campus projects
- Are Republicans in Pa. ready for legal weed this year? Advocates are skeptical
- Shapiro, neighbors trade lawsuits, accusations over ‘disputed area’ at guv’s private Montgomery County home
- Boger Concrete and Quandel Concrete merge to create BQ Concrete
- Lebanon County conservation, farmland preservation celebrated at banquet
- N. Annville supervisors address ag security area request, solar array project
- Mount Gretna Borough looks ahead to 100th anniversary
- W. Cornwall authority explores CoLA for wastewater treatment to reduce costs
- State PAC files largest campaign finance report in Lebanon County’s history
- N. Lebanon School District to prepare 2026-27 budget with 4.2% increase
- Vikings ‘excited but not content’ following breakthrough boys basketball season
- Wertz Candies expands sale of famous caramel corn to three local groceries
- With Lebanon County in drought watch, water authority encourages less usage
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 13 to Feb. 15
- Dining Latino: Black Diamond shines with Nicaraguan and Dominican cuisine
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Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
The Palmyra School Board approved the requested French II reader “Alice: La Liste” after almost two months of discussion. The board members who voted against it cited the book not having an accessible English translation.
Blotter: Trespass, crossbow discharged, endangering the welfare of children
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 16
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Palmyra Borough moves forward with pump station relocation plans
The borough authorized its engineer to issue a notice of intent to award contracts to two low bidders — one for $624,500, and the other for $150,700.
Lebanon city man arrested on sexual misconduct charges involving minor
Lebanon city police arrested Danny Quiles, 52, on multiple charges including rape, sexual assault, kidnapping and sexual intercourse with an animal following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a juvenile.
Weekend Forecast: Daytime high in the mid-30s Friday, around 40 Saturday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 15. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Richland Borough receives council member’s resignation
Richland Borough council member Mark Brubaker, who was set to serve a term through 2029, submitted his letter of resignation.
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Cornwall council revisits proposal for restructured P&Z commission
Cornwall Borough Council revisited a plan that has the potential to reshape the Planning & Zoning Commission, approved a new Verizon agreement, and tabled a blasting ordinance.
Four years later, murder of 7th grader Jason Rivera remains unsolved
The possibly drug-related murder of 13-year-old Jason Rivera remains unsolved after four years.
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🔗 Snow geese migration delayed by icy weather at Middle Creek; here’s when they could arrive
Icy weather and crusty snow have delayed the annual snow geese migration to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Pennsylvania, with only about 30 tundra swans and some Canada geese arriving so far.
🔗 Man killed by troopers in Lebanon County home had knife in his hand: parents
A man shot and killed by troopers Wednesday morning in his Jackson Townhip home had a kitchen knife in his hand and an open Bible nearby, his parents said. The investigation started with a “Cybertip” from the social media application “Kik” flagging possible child pornography on June 1, 2025, and another tip on June 2, 2025 for possible child molestation.
🔗 One dead in Trooper-involved shooting in Lebanon County
A suspect in a child pornography investigation was fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police troopers Wednesday morning while they executed a search warrant at a Jackson Township residence.
Cornwall P&Z advances draft ordinances on data centers, camping, and blasting
Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to pass on draft ordinances concerning data centers/solar and wind farms, camping, and blasting to council at a special meeting Monday morning.
West Cornwall approves agreement for municipal management services
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a nine-month agreement for Cornwall Borough to provide part-time municipal management services for $1,200 per week starting March 1.
City of Lebanon Authority board hears request to treat Mount Gretna wastewater
Under the new business section on the City of Lebanon Authority’s board agenda Monday was an exploratory and currently hypothetical item: “request to accept Mount Gretna sewer customers.”
CLSD board approves payments, change orders for Cedar Crest campus projects
At a monthly voting session Monday, the Cornwall-Lebanon School District School Board unanimously approved several change orders and payments for the Cedar Crest High School Renovations Project.
Are Republicans in Pa. ready for legal weed this year? Advocates are skeptical
Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers say it’s time for Senate Republicans to act, but a key GOP lawmaker says his caucus is “very divided” on the issue.
Shapiro, neighbors trade lawsuits, accusations over ‘disputed area’ at guv’s private Montgomery County home
The Shapiros say they’re being harassed, while their neighbors allege the governor abused his power.
WellSpan’s Take Heart Community Health Expo draws more than 200 attendees
More than 200 people attended WellSpan’s Take Heart Community Health Expo on Tuesday at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center, where they received heart health screenings and heard from cardiologists about stroke symptoms and hypertension.
Boger Concrete and Quandel Concrete merge to create BQ Concrete
Boger Concrete and Quandel Concrete have merged to create BQ Concrete which will operate under the Byler Materials Group family of companies.
Lebanon County conservation, farmland preservation celebrated at banquet
250 attendees honor Lebanon County’s farmland preservation and conservation programs at first-ever banquet sponsored by the Lebanon County Conservation District.
N. Annville supervisors address ag security area request, solar array project
North Annville Township supervisors dealt with various issues, including an Ag Security Area request and solar array agreement, at their Feb. 9 meeting.
Mount Gretna Borough looks ahead to 100th anniversary
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed plans to honor the borough's upcoming 100th anniversary in October.
W. Cornwall authority explores CoLA for wastewater treatment to reduce costs
The West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is exploring redirecting Mount Gretna-area wastewater to the City of Lebanon Authority for treatment to reduce costs for residential and business customers.
State PAC files largest campaign finance report in Lebanon County’s history
A gaming industry PAC filed a $4.35 million campaign finance report with Lebanon County election officials, marking the largest such filing in the county’s history and raising questions about its political intentions.
N. Lebanon School District to prepare 2026-27 budget with 4.2% increase
The district will now move forward creating a budget with a 4.2% millage rate increase, though the board will not vote on the final budget and millage rate until June.
Tour de Lebanon Valley returns June 13, 2026 — register now and save!
The Tour de Lebanon Valley returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, inviting cyclists of all ages and abilities to get out on the road and experience the rolling farmland, wooded hills, and historic charm that make Lebanon Valley such a joy to ride.
Classic Tractors Show expands to extra building ahead of record-breaking year
The annual indoor tractor exhibition returns to the Lebanon Area Fairgrounds Feb. 20-21 with more tractors and vendors than ever before.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of February 9
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown for the week of February 9 – a notice of storage units for rent.
Vikings ‘excited but not content’ following breakthrough boys basketball season
In his first year at the helm, Franklin Wilson Jr. led Northern Lebanon to its first double-digit win season in nearly a decade.
Wertz Candies expands sale of famous caramel corn to three local groceries
Wertz Candies Caramel Corn is now available at three local grocery stores as well as the shop’s downtown location.
With Lebanon County in drought watch, water authority encourages less usage
Lebanon County is among 40 Pennsylvania counties under Drought Watch as precipitation has fallen 26 to 50 percent below average locally over the past 30 days, prompting water conservation requests from local authorities.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 13 to Feb. 15
This Valentine’s weekend in Lebanon County, create your own everlasting bloom, attend a Hug & Kiss Invitational, and enjoy live performances.
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The term “free press” is bantered around frequently. But do most know the true impact of what a free press means? Or better yet, what the impact would be if it disappears; especially local press like LebTown.
Local newspapers, since their inception, have been watchdogs over issues that affect the communities they serve. Questioning those who govern in these communities informs the public and helps to safeguard our democratic way of life.
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Dining Latino: Black Diamond shines with Nicaraguan and Dominican cuisine
Located at 607 Cumberland St. in the city of Lebanon, Black Diamond Restaurant is entering its third year of business.
Gretna Theatre brings The Science of Stuff to local schools and libraries
The Science of Stuff, Gretna Theatre’s newest educational production, is touring schools and libraries across Lebanon County this month and next to help kids “explore the building blocks of the universe through comedy and movement.”
LVC will host inaugural ‘Move Along’ walk/run to support Covenant House PA
Lebanon Valley College is hosting a 5k run/1-mile walk in April to raise awareness of (and funds for) Covenant House PA, an agency that provides services for youth who are homeless or have survived trafficking.
Ebenezer Elementary to reach $1 million raised for the American Heart Assn.
Ebenezer Elementary’s first year of fundraising brought in $4,000, and over the past 30 years, it has grown to over $50,000. It will be the first school in the state to pass $1 million raised.
Spa investigation leads to human trafficking & prostitution charges
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau on Monday issued warrants for the arrest of two people on charges related to their “trafficking of women for sexual services” following an investigation into two area spas.
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