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- Conservancy preserves 136-acre Donmoyer dairy farm in E. Hanover Twp.
- Feds charge Lebanon man with interstate failure to register as sex offender
- Mount Gretna Art Show is a community effort
- S. Annville prepares to submit drafted zoning ordinance regulating data centers
- Swatara township passes data center, residential forest revision ordinance
- Blotter: Terroristic threats, firearms not to be carried, thefts, found property
- Union Township board passes data center ordinance, tables short-term rental rules
- Bethel Township supervisors to consider sidewalk issue at September session
- South Lebanon Township approves used equipment bids
- Palmyra Borough appoints Christine L. Donough as administrator/treasurer
- Academy animators bring ‘breath of life’ to Mount Gretna’s growing film festival
- Overnight Route 72 detours to continue next week in Cornwall area
- Residents push for traffic study after garage damaged in accident
- S. Londonderry conditionally approves McDonald’s land development plan
- Cornwall Borough Council sets meeting protocols, approves park contract
- Richland council appoints new member
- Millcreek swears in police chief, officers; discusses recreation board proposals
- Lebanon police seek 2 male subjects in shooting near 13th & Mifflin (Updated)
- N. Lebanon SD reaches agreement with Bethel Twp. over sidewalk payment
- Myerstown council pulls back rental inspection requirement
- Cornwall-Lebanon School District plans for site improvements project
- West Cornwall supervisors may rent new parking spaces
- CoLA water usage rises in July as county remains under drought warning
- Mount Gretna borough council discusses circulating ordinances to residents
- N. Annville Twp. supervisors grant conditional approval to poultry operation
- Fourth apartment building opens at North Cornwall Commons
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Aug. 14 to Aug. 16
- Is an Independent Redistricting Commission a good idea for PA?
- Breast Cancer Awareness 5K set for September at Coleman Memorial Park
- Farmers say hemp product ban goes too far
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Lebanon County Job Listings: August 18, 2026
GSP Management has a full-time property maintenance position available and the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA is hiring full and part-time school-age teachers.
Swatara township passes data center, residential forest revision ordinance
The new ordinance sets height, setback, buffer and noise limits for data centers in Swatara Township’s industrial district while also tightening agricultural and stormwater requirements in the residential forest district.
Blotter: Terroristic threats, firearms not to be carried, thefts, found property
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Union Township board passes data center ordinance, tables short-term rental rules
Ordinance passed 3-0 gives Union Township more control over data center proposals; short-term rental ordinance tabled over residents’ complaints of regulatory overreach.
Bethel Township supervisors to consider sidewalk issue at September session
Bethel Township supervisors tabled a motion Thursday to approve a stormwater management agreement for a sidewalk project on Airport Road.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
South Lebanon Township approves used equipment bids
The township approved the sale of several used vehicles and pieces of equipment to the highest bids.
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Palmyra Borough appoints Christine L. Donough as administrator/treasurer
The board also unanimously approved adjusting salaries for some employees and transferring $2,006 within the general fund.
Young musicians perform at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Four free 20-minute pre-concerts featuring student musicians — a pianist, cellist, jazz ensemble and cello trio — will precede mainstage shows at Mt. Gretna Playhouse through mid-September.
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🔗 Celebrating the history of Pennsylvania’s Tulpehocken settlement
The Tulpehocken territory includes 13 present-day municipalities in western Berks County and two Lebanon County municipalities, covering an area of 206,200 acres across 322 square miles.
🔗 Moyer family enjoys all aspects of Lebanon Area Fair
As the calendar counts down to late July, activity around the Moyer household in North Londonderry Township ramps up — and with good reason.
🔗 Fire damages popular Lebanon County brewery
The fire started at Snitz Creek Brewery shortly after midnight July 11.
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[Letter] Fair Districts PA volunteers make case for independent redistricting commission
Fair Districts PA volunteers argue that an independent redistricting commission would remove conflicts of interest by taking map-drawing power away from politicians and giving it to a balanced, transparent panel.
Academy animators bring ‘breath of life’ to Mount Gretna’s growing film festival
Animation took center stage Saturday at the third annual Mount Gretna International Film Festival, a first for the festival created in memory of Michael Evan Deitzler.
Overnight Route 72 detours to continue next week in Cornwall area
PennDOT will again close southbound Route 72 overnight from Sunday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 20, for drainage work tied to the Route 72/Route 322 resurfacing project.
Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday and Saturday, midday thunderstorms Sunday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 16. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Residents push for traffic study after garage damaged in accident
Swatara Township residents Mark and Brianna Taylor pushed the Swatara Township Board of Supervisors to request a traffic study from PennDOT for improvements at the State Route 72 and Thompson Avenue intersection after their garage was heavily damaged in a crash for the third time.
S. Londonderry conditionally approves McDonald’s land development plan
McDonald’s must satisfy all comments and add dashed guidelines from the proposed Northside Drive left turn lane into the shopping center.
Cornwall Borough Council sets meeting protocols, approves park contract
Cornwall Borough Council introduced new public comment protocols Monday while also advancing plans for Snitz Creek Park, reviewing development proposals, and addressing concerns over soil and stormwater.
Richland council appoints new member
Douglas Shade was appointed and sworn in to serve on Richland Borough Council at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Millcreek swears in police chief, officers; discusses recreation board proposals
A swearing-in ceremony was held for the new chief of police, Terry Katzaman, and two new officers, David Ligget and John Lerch III.
Cornwall Manor awards Weik Memorial Scholarships to seven recipients
Cornwall Manor’s Ralph L. Weik Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded scholarships to seven employees and family members during a reception held August 11 at The Clubhouse at Cornwall Manor.
Penn State Extension offers free six-week gardening course for beginners
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Lebanon County are joining with the Chestnut Street Community Center to offer “Seed to Supper,” a beginner’s gardening course that teaches how to build healthy soil, plan a growing space, choose crops, care for a growing garden, and harvest the bounty.
Lebanon police seek 2 male subjects in shooting near 13th & Mifflin (Updated)
Lebanon City police are asking for the public’s help identifying two male subjects sought in connection with a shooting that left a person wounded in the leg.
N. Lebanon SD reaches agreement with Bethel Twp. over sidewalk payment
Northern Lebanon School District, Bethel Township settle sidewalk payment disagreement, officials say.
Myerstown council pulls back rental inspection requirement
Myerstown Borough Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to amend its residential rental license ordinance, eliminating mandatory inspections in favor of complaint-based enforcement.
Cornwall-Lebanon School District plans for site improvements project
Cornwall-Lebanon School District reviewed a $13.87 million, four-phase site improvements project—covering athletic fields, a maintenance building, and parking—during its Aug. 10 work session, with a bid-advertising vote possible at the Aug. 17 meeting.
West Cornwall supervisors may rent new parking spaces
West Cornwall Township finished paving a new 26-space parking lot at 67 W. Main St. and is now weighing whether to lease spaces to Quentin businesses, as a developer separately explores adding a car wash to the Cavalry at Quentin site.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
CoLA water usage rises in July as county remains under drought warning
Despite a request to cut usage by 10-15%, Lebanon Authority customers used slightly more water in July than June as the county’s drought warning persists.
Mount Gretna borough council discusses circulating ordinances to residents
Council members discussed the possibility of emailing new ordinances to Mount Gretna residents prior to voting at their Aug. 10 meeting.
Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts 5th annual bingo fundraiser Aug. 30
The Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Task Force will host its fifth annual all-cash bingo fundraiser on Aug. 30 at St. Cecilia’s Parish Center in Lebanon.
N. Annville Twp. supervisors grant conditional approval to poultry operation
North Annville Township supervisors approve two land development plans, among other actions, at their Aug. 10 meeting.
Fourth apartment building opens at North Cornwall Commons
Byler Holdings cut the ribbon Aug. 5 on a 104-unit apartment building at North Cornwall Commons, the fourth residential building in the mixed-use development off Cornwall Road.
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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Aug. 14 to Aug. 16
This weekend in Lebanon County features the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show and International Film Festival, live performances, and car shows.
Is an Independent Redistricting Commission a good idea for PA?
LebTown examines the issue of redistricting and asks local legislators about their views.
Breast Cancer Awareness 5K set for September at Coleman Memorial Park
Making A Difference of Lebanon will host a 5K fun run and walk on Sept. 12 to honor survivors and raise money for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
Farmers say hemp product ban goes too far
Growers say the federal overhaul is too restrictive and would kill business for even non-intoxicating products.
New Sheetz at Long Lane and Route 72 opens Wednesday
The county’s fourth Sheetz, at 2409 Long Lane in North Lebanon Township, opens to the public at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a grand opening celebration, giveaways and $5,000 in donations to two nonprofits.
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