LebTown Announcements Archives - LebTown

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.

Publish your classified ad online and in print with LebTown and LebCo Bulletin

Davis Shaver — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000

LebTown and LebCo Bulletin are teaming up to offer the widest reaching and most affordable classified advertising in Lebanon County.

Happy Fourth of July from LebTown

Davis Shaver — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

We're taking a few days off but wanted to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July.

LebTown survey: Help us be a better news outlet for all of Lebanon County

LebTown Staff — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Our goal is to deliver the best local news service possible to our community, and we hope you'll support us in that mission by sharing your feedback.

Reflecting on our Countywide Campaign, we remember to ‘Take Ownership’

Davis Shaver — Mon, 01 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Here's why 'Take Ownership' and our bias for action are hallmark attributes of LebTown as a startup local news organization.

Why LebTown aims to ‘champion local’ through our reporting & business model

Davis Shaver — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

While LebTown doesn’t want to be a homer in our reporting, our mission is inherently positive and progressive – “Local News for a Better Lebanon County.”

How LebTown journalists seek common ground to bring our community together

Davis Shaver — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

LebTown seeks common ground through our reporting, regardless of the topic. Here's what that means for our journalism.

Make the extra call: How the shoe leather we put into reporting our stories pays off

Davis Shaver — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:50:00 +0000

LebTown always strive to "make the extra call” during our reporting.

Seek truth and report it: How LebTown safeguards its journalistic mission

Davis Shaver — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Here are some ways that LebTown embodies the Society of Professional Journalists' code of ethics throughout our work.

Optimize for trust: This simple value guides everything I do with LebTown

Davis Shaver — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

What is the product of a news organization?

Introducing the Countywide Campaign

Davis Shaver — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:15:00 +0000

LebTown's Countywide Campaign is an ambitious drive to reach 1,000 active members by the time LebTown's fifth birthday rolls around in April.

LebTown Survey: Help us help you

LebTown Staff — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:45:00 +0000

Our goal is to deliver the best local news service possible to our community, and we hope you'll support us in that mission by sharing your feedback.

Celebrating local roots in 2022: LebTown features, Historical Society events, and more

Joshua Groh — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:15:00 +0000

Thanks to the strong support of our members, the LebTown newsroom is excited to begin publishing longer historical features again beginning in March.

LebTown will return in a limited capacity on Feb. 7, but we need your help to do it

Davis Shaver — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:01:26 +0000

It is thanks to our members that LebTown will be restoring elements of our most essential journalism to the site starting on Feb. 7.

The future of LebTown

Davis Shaver — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:13:04 +0000

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, LebTown will enter an indefinite publishing hiatus.

LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays: We’ll be back in your inbox next year

Davis Shaver — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:30:00 +0000

LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays, and this year we're going to take a bit more time off than normal.

LebTown is thankful for you

Davis Shaver — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:30:00 +0000

We are taking a couple days off, but first wanted to thank you for reading LebTown.

Have a job opportunity to promote? Have it featured on LebTown for a small charge

LebTown Staff — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:52:41 +0000

LebTown is introducing a new feature intended to help connect potential employees and employers in a convenient and accessible format.

LebTown forms strategic partnership with Lebanon County Weather

Davis Shaver — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:43:01 +0000

Two local independent media outlets are teaming up to better serve Lebanon Countians.

LebTown Survey: Help us help you

LebTown Staff — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:47:52 +0000

Our goal is to deliver the best local news service possible to our community, and we hope you'll support us with that mission by sharing your feedback in the latest LebTown Reader Survey.

LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays: Thanks for supporting us in a tough year

Davis Shaver — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:06:27 +0000

LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays. Excluding any breaking news, we will return to our regular posting schedule on Dec. 28.

Announcing a new ‘Private Information Policy’ for LebTown’s Facebook page

LebTown Staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:51:35 +0000

Today we are expanding our moderation efforts to encompass the threatened or actual posting of other people's private information without their consent.

Announcing LebTown’s new content partnership with Spotlight PA

Davis Shaver — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:45:00 +0000

Starting this week, LebTown will be a content partner of Spotlight PA, a collaboration that will make additional investigative journalism about Pennsylvania's state government accessible to our readers on LebTown.com.

What are your memories of the Gingrich Memorial Pool?

Joshua Groh — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:38:38 +0000

LebTown is asking you, dear reader, for your favorite memories of the Coleman Park pool in preparation for a retrospective article.

LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays: Thank you for a great second year

Davis Shaver — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:36:27 +0000

LebTown is on hiatus for the next week. We'll return to our regular posting schedule on Dec. 30.

LebTown is thankful for you

Davis Shaver — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:30:08 +0000

We are taking a couple days off, but first wanted to thank you for reading LebTown.

Announcing the LebTown Autumn Happy Hour at the Downtown Lounge

Davis Shaver — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:29:31 +0000

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LebTown is looking for freelance writers

Matt Reigle — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:21:51 +0000

LebTown is looking for freelance writers to do some good old-fashioned, digital journalism for a new, exciting, and growing local media company in Lebanon County.

LebTown is looking for a copy editor

Matt Reigle — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:04:42 +0000

LebTown is looking to expand its team by hiring a copy editor!

LebTown Reader Survey 2: Help us help you

Matt Reigle — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:16:31 +0000

The market-research grind never ceases, and that's why we're asking for your help again.

Introducing the new LebTown Weekend Planner

Matt Reigle — Mon, 20 May 2019 15:37:17 +0000

Introducing the LebTown Weekend Planner!

Here’s why we’re changing our police blotter policy on names

Davis Shaver — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:28:55 +0000

LebTown is announcing an update to its police blotter policy based on community feedback and internal discussions.

How should LebTown handle names in police blotters?

Davis Shaver — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:21:51 +0000

We want your feedback on how LebTown handles names in police blotters.

Help LebTown by taking a reader survey

Matt Reigle — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:36:10 +0000

Take LebTown's reader survey and help the site continue to grow and improve!

What can LebTown do for you?

Matt Reigle — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:46:55 +0000

Supporting LebTown offers some perks, and I’m not talking about us sending you a tote-bag or a VHS tape of Yo-Yo Ma shredding away on his cello

LebTown is ready to help your business

LebTown Staff — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:13:10 +0000

LebTown is announcing special introductory pricing on our advertising options.

Like LebTown? Consider helping us grow

LebTown Staff — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:35:41 +0000

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LebTown is on hiatus for the holidays: Thanks for a great first year

Davis Shaver — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 11:28:56 +0000

LebTown is on hiatus for the next week. We will return to our regular posting schedule in 2019.