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Gap police make arrest Tuesday night of armed 32-year-old Bucks County man who allegedly decapitated his father

LebTown Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:28:39 +0000

A 32-year-old Levittown man was arrested without incident Tuesday night by Fort Indiantown Gap Police and Pennsylvania State Police, and taken into custody within 30 minutes of the Gap police being notified of the suspect's presence near the 17,000-acre military base at the northern part of the county.

Bill to rename 8th Street post office for fallen police officer passes in U.S. House

LebTown Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000

A bill designating Lebanon’s 8th Street post office in honor of city police Lt. William D. Lebo has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data

Emily Bixler — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

After over a year of data collection, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank released its 2023 Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping report Jan. 18.

Celebrate Presidents Day with 300 lbs. of cherry pies at Lebanon Farmers Market

LebTown Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000

(Source: Pixabay)

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Weavertown Fire Company acknowledges donations of support from the community

LebTown Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

A Weavertown Fire Company engine sits outside Godshall’s Quality Meats in Lebanon. (Photo by Lape Brotherss Photography)

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Lebanon County Girl Scout named member of 2024 Gold Award class

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

A Cedar Crest High School senior who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten is celebrating earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Co-chairs named for American Heart Association’s 2024 Lebanon Heart Ball

LebTown Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Brad and Andrea Bowman have been named co-chairs of American Heart Association’s 2024 Lebanon Heart Ball.

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Gov. Shapiro is pitching more funding for Pa.’s struggling transit systems

Spotlight PA — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +0000

Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.

Local court decision halts N. Annville solar farm; one party vows to appeal

Chris Coyle — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:40:00 +0000

North Annville solar farm yard sign. 2021-07-17

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N. Cornwall, N. Lebanon agree to 50/50 split for proposed regional police charter

Emily Bixler — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Representatives from North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships informally agreed to a 50/50 apportionment split for the proposed regional police charter in a meeting Jan. 25.

Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging announces three community events

LebTown Staff — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000

LCAAA recently released details on its winter party lunch, its Mornings Out! breakfasts, and its Generations of Pride dinners.

Good Samaritan Hospital ranked top critical care hospital in Pennsylvania

LebTown Staff — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was ranked as the top critical care hospital in Pennsylvania and the third-best coronary intervention hospital in the state.

Northern Lebanon girls basketball led by Battistelli family

TJ Eck — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000

The Battistelli siblings, Ken, Gina, and Chris, have turned the Northern Lebanon girls basketball program into a family affair, leading the team to a 15-2 record this season.

Lebanon County Republican women’s club will host forum for GOP candidates

LebTown Staff — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Pennsylvania State Capitol (Source: loc.gov)

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Opening ceremony planned for annual Flags for Heroes event in Myerstown

LebTown Staff — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

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Flags are displayed on the lawn at Frieden’s Lutheran Church.

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Cleona Coffee Roasters keeps growing, with more expansions coming in 2024

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

So what exactly — other than a cup of coffee — keeps Matt Zechman running? Sharing a good one with members of his community.

The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County

LebTown Staff — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.

Drought watch lifted for Lebanon and other counties

LebTown Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:08:17 +0000

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the drought watch for Lebanon County, along with seven other counties, indicating a return to normal water supply conditions.

Virtual training puts law enforcement in real-life scenarios inside a digital world

James Mentzer — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:45:00 +0000

Lebanon County law enforcement officers have access to virtual reality training to experience real life scenarios in a digital world.

Girls wrestling picks up steam as it becomes an official PIAA sport

Paula Wolf — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Four girls from Lebanon County finished in the top four of their weight class at the inaugural Lancaster-Lebanon League girls wrestling championship.

Lebanon boys’ basketball team seeks first win amid challenging season

Gordie Jones — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000

Lebanon boys' basketball team, with a 0-15 record this season, continues to strive for improvement under coach Kris Uffner, despite struggles on and off the court.

Local Milton Hershey student wins cow and sheep ribbons at PA Farm Show

LebTown Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000

Tim Geynovich of Newmanstown shows a yearling heifer at the 108th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. (Photo provided)

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Lebanon County Commissioners discuss ballot drop box controversy

James Mentzer — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

LebTown discussed with county commissioners their decision to remove the mail ballot drop box at the county building.(James Mentzer)

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Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection upgrade set to begin this spring

Margaret Hopkins — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000

A $1.26-million project to ease congestion and improve safety at the Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection, including a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes, is set to begin this spring, with completion expected by October 2024.

Lebanon County Crisis Intervention Office opens new location by WellSpan hospital

LebTown Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

The Lebanon County Crisis Intervention Office held an open house for its new Lebanon walk-in center on Thursday, Jan. 18. (Photo provided)

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Blotter: False alarms, vehicle crashes, theft, identity theft, arrest warrant

LebTown Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.

Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 29

LebTown Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.

VITA appointments now being scheduled for those who qualify

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +0000

The United Way of Lebanon County announced that appointments are being scheduled from January 29 through March 25 for the Lebanon County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church announces Mardi Gras celebration and Evensong service in February

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +0000

The public is invited to the church on February 10 and 11, as St. Luke's celebrates Mardi Gras and Transfiguration Sunday.

[Letter] Reasons given for drop box removal make no sense

Monica von Dobeneck — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Lebanon County Democratic Committee member Monica von Dobeneck writes in a letter to the editor: "The commissioners should be encouraging people to vote, instead of making it harder."

Pet of the Week: Malcolm

Tom Knapp — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

This week, meet adoptable Malcolm!

Lebanon County Job Listings: January 26, 2024

Sponsored Content — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

Now hiring in Lebanon County! BlueScope Buildings NA is seeking Maintenance Technicians.

Wing Wars Season 3: Greek Town Pizza (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)

Lebanon Valley Food Critics — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

The Lebanon Valley Food Critics make a final stop in the third season of their highly anticipated Lebanon Valley "Wing Wars" at Greek Town Pizza & Restaurant in Lebanon.

Lebanon County Choral Society launches “royal” season with new youth chorus director

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:50:00 +0000

Singers in grade three through adult are invited to join the organization in February.

SRTA and Lebanon Transit announce RFP for fare box replacement

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +0000

The Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authorities and Lebanon Transit are requesting proposals related to the supply, installation, and maintenance of a public transit fare box replacement along with a mobile ticketing platform.

🔗 Man led troopers on chase through 3 Susquehanna Valley counties, state police say

www.wgal.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:01:05 +0000

State police said the chase began when a trooper tried to pull over a Kia SUV for traffic violations along Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, but instead of stopping it took off and drove through the Fort Indiantown Gap base at a high rate of speed before ramming through a gate and continuing south on I-81.

New Lebanon superintendent Nicole Malinoski shares outlook on district

Chris Coyle — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Lebanon Scoll District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Malinoski. 2024-01-17

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3 Lebanon County competitors earned national Make It With Wool recognition

LebTown Staff — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

Madison Copenhaver, Rachel Siegel, Hope Wagner, photo by Andrea Wagner

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Introducing the Lebanon County Events Calendar, a free resource from LebTown

Davis Shaver — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:05:00 +0000

Today we are officially announcing the Lebanon County Events Calendar, a free resource from LebTown.

Lebanon County classified ads for the week of January 22

Sponsored Content — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest classified ads submitted to LebTown and LebCo Bulletin for the week of January 22.