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- South Londonderry supervisors recognize National Police Week
- Cornwall Borough Council hears resident concerns on code enforcements
- ELCO Education Foundation seeks nominees for 2024 Hall of Fame
- West Cornwall Twp.’s purchase of West Main Street property nears settlement
- N. Annville Twp. chairman steps down for health reasons after 10 years of service
- State House adopts Rep. Schlegel’s resolution on rare disease awareness
- Tec Centro ‘breaks ground’ for new adult healthcare education classrooms
- Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will host Echo Taps for Armed Forces Day
- Bridge cleaning is scheduled next week on I-81 and I-78 through Lebanon County
- The Lebanon Valley Conservancy announces new executive director
- Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
- Few changes expected in PA after Realtor ruling ends model 6% commission
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 17 to May 19
- Two Lebanon Valley College graduates named Fulbright Finalists for 2024-25
- Area police departments schedule Cram-A-Cruiser event to benefit local food bank
- Celebrate Lebanon Lilly’s birthday at Patches Family Creamery
- Bill to rename city post office for fallen Lebanon police officer is signed into law
- Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
- Talented pitching tandem leads LVC softball to NCAA tournament
- Man’s best friend in the spotlight at Red Rose Classic Dog Show at Expo Center
- County MPO seeks public input on transportation improvement plans
- Lebanon city police bike unit revived with donation of professional-grade e-bike
- Stuff’D Steaks will relocate from Campbelltown to Chocolate Avenue
- LVC celebrates 155th commencement, honors former BBC correspondent
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 13
- Dog park, splash pad in the works at city’s Coleman and Southwest parks
- May 15 event will celebrate art, cycling and community in Mount Gretna
- Susquehannock Fly Fishers: More than a fishing club, it’s a community builder
- Farmers from across region come together to raise funds for Kendall family
- North Cornwall Township approves revised Meadow Lane Farms plan
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ELCO Education Foundation seeks nominees for 2024 Hall of Fame
The Eastern Lebanon County Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2024 induction into the Hall of Fame.
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 17, 2024
Now hiring in Lebanon County! West Lebanon Township is seeking a Public Works/Water and Sewer Operator.
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N. Annville Twp. chairman steps down for health reasons after 10 years of service
The chairman of the North Annville Township supervisors retired at the end of the municipality’s monthly meeting on Monday.
State House adopts Rep. Schlegel’s resolution on rare disease awareness
The state House of Representatives on May 8 passed House Resolution 251, co-sponsored by Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), designating May 2024 as ALSP Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
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Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will host Echo Taps for Armed Forces Day
The Pennsylvania chapter of Bugles Across America is hosting its annual Echo Taps ceremony on May 18 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
Bridge cleaning is scheduled next week on I-81 and I-78 through Lebanon County
Motorists may encounter slow patches on interstate highways 81 and 78 through Lebanon County next week as PennDOT maintenance crews clean the structures.
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy announces new executive director
Abigail Harvey has been appointed executive director of the Lebanon Valley Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the natural, cultural and historical resources of the Lebanon Valley.
Lebanon County public notices & legal ads for the week of May 13, 2024
Here are the latest legal ads and public notices published by LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of May 13. Sponsored by the Lebanon County Bar Association.
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🔗 Kids’ roadside stand blooms into mom’s flower farm
Liz Ziegler’s small garden project has blossomed into Royal Oaks Farm, a thriving flower farm in Lebanon, offering u-pick flowers, bouquets, and custom orders.
🔗 77-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run worked as Penn State fitness instructor
The 77-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township in late April worked as a senior fitness instructor for Penn State University, was an active member at her local church and volunteered her “master gardener services” at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, according to her obituary.
🔗 Celebrating Smarty Jones’ Kentucky Derby win 20 years ago
Two decades post his historic Triple Crown bid, Smarty Jones, now residing in Annville, Pennsylvania, still holds significant influence on Pennsylvania’s horse racing scene and the sport at large.
Lebanon County classified ads for the week of May 13
Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of May 13.
Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
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Few changes expected in PA after Realtor ruling ends model 6% commission
A nationwide class-action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors is unlikely to significantly affect the real estate market in Lebanon County, according to local realtor John Tice.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of May 17 to May 19
Here are featured events happening across the Lebanon Valley this weekend, May 17 to May 19.
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Two Lebanon Valley College graduates named Fulbright Finalists for 2024-25
Two Lebanon Valley College alumni have been named Fulbright Finalists for the 2024-2025 academic year, the college has announced.
Area police departments schedule Cram-A-Cruiser event to benefit local food bank
The James Biever Police-Community Alliance is joining with local police departments and the Lebanon County community for their second annual Cram-A-Cruiser food drive to benefit the Lebanon County Christian Ministries Food Pantry on Saturday, May 18.
Celebrate Lebanon Lilly’s birthday at Patches Family Creamery
Lebanon Lilly’s birthday party will be free and open to all children and children at heart on Thursday, May 16, from 3-5 p.m.
Bill to rename city post office for fallen Lebanon police officer is signed into law
The post office at 101 S. 8th St., Lebanon, has been renamed the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building in honor of a Lebanon city police officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
Summer starts early with Mount Gretna’s arts-filled Kickoff event on May 25
Mount Gretna’s Summer Kickoff event on May 25 will launch the “Year of the Arts” with local organization showcases, a live auction, and the unveiling of an art installation at the Mount Gretna Playhouse.
Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
The governor’s $48.3 billion budget proposal includes $5.6 million to incentivize participation in a federal dairy risk management program.
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Talented pitching tandem leads LVC softball to NCAA tournament
A pair of talented pitchers have led LVC softball to the NCAA tournament.
Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
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