Annville-Cleona, Cornwall-Lebanon, ELCO, Northern Lebanon, Lebanon, and Palmyra Area school districts have all shifted to closures for Thursday, Feb. 6.
February 5, 2025
🔗 Man accused of raping two children in Lebanon County
Kevin Martin, 38, of Stevens, allegedly raped and sexually assaulted the children multiple times, State Police at Jonestown said in the charges filed.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Feb. 7 to Feb. 9
This weekend in Lebanon County features a “Blind Date With a Book” sale, a Valentine’s Day cake workshop, and music performances and tributes.
Posted inSports
Minus key performer, Annville-Cleona girls have come together, grown together
The Dutchmen have exceeded everyone's expectations this winter, except for maybe their own.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Nearly 50 acres of city industrial land on Norfolk Southern track changes hands
Two parcels comprising nearly 50 acres of industrial-zoned land in Lebanon city changed hands in a $14.8 million transaction recorded January 13.
Posted inUpcoming Events
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 and Penn State Health 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.
Posted inHistory
When did abolitionist Frederick Douglass make a speech in Lebanon, PA?
The famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass drew an overflow crowd to Lebanon County’s courthouse in 1867, where he spoke for two hours in a visit arranged by local businessman D.M. Karmany.
Posted inNews
The BearCat is a beast in the arsenal of Lebanon County law enforcement
The 17,550-pound BearCat, named Unit 121 in honor of fallen Lebanon police Lt. William Lebo, provides Lebanon County law enforcement with enhanced tactical capabilities while also appearing at community events.
Posted inEducation
Lebanon County CTC accepts over $156,000 in education grants
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center’s governing board accepted federal and COVID-related grants while approving several staff changes, including two retirements and one new hire.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Senate confirms new PA Adjutant General
Lebanon County’s Fort Indiantown Gap to welcome new leadership as Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy receives unanimous confirmation to head state’s military affairs.
Posted inNews
Shapiro renews calls for legal weed, regulated skill games in budget that would send $526M to poorest schools
The governor’s latest budget pitch would send an additional $290 million to the state’s public transit agencies, invest more in a new student-teacher stipend, and more.
Posted inNews
Lack of Senate support could again sink Shapiro’s call for Pa. to legalize weed
A legalization bill needs to win majority support from an 11-person state Senate committee. Just 3 members are publicly on board.
