The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program is being launched in Lebanon, Lancaster and Dauphin counties this year, providing education on conservation with special focus on water resources.
Emily Bixler
Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.
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Free winter learning series to be offered at Clarence Schock Memorial Park
Over the next three months, the Lebanon Valley Conservancy and the Clarence Schock Memorial Park are offering three free informational sessions related to environmental topics.
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Historic Schaefferstown winter classes announced
Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. has announced the winter classes that will be offered this year, to be taught in the Brendle Museum.
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Bell & Evans on the menu at the PA Farm Show – a report from the Food Court
In addition to running a food stand at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Bell & Evans is also hosting the annual chick hatch.
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[Photo Story] Mini bologna drop attracts families to Downtown Lebanon
This year’s new 7:00 p.m. mini bologna drop in Lebanon drew families with children.
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Bell & Evans returns to Farm Show this week touting new chicken meatballs
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show Jan. 4-11, Bell & Evans will offer their new Parmesan Breaded Chicken Meatballs at the PennAg Industries food booth.
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Here’s what to expect at tonight’s New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop in Lebanon
A 20-pound bologna, attached to a disco ball structure, will drop on S. Eighth St. to usher in 2020.
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Visit Lebanon Valley to release children’s book
Visit Lebanon Valley is releasing children’s book “The Adventures of Lebanon Lilly,” a picture book about a cow visiting Lebanon sights.
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Community Christmas meal to be offered at LCCM, free and open to all
A free Christmas meal open to all will be held at LCCM from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Dec. 25.
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Salvation Army Lebanon Corp. asks for $20 on 12/20, fundraising lagging Y/O/Y
The Salvation Army is encouraging the public to donate $20 on Dec. 20 to counter a shortage of donations this year.
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24th annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop to usher in 2020 for Lebanon
The annual New Year’s Bologna Drop will be held on S. Eighth St., with this year’s new addition of a disco ball.
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The history of Lebanon’s Bologna Drop
The annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop has been going on since the turn of 1998.
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Lebanon is buying less wine and liquor from PLCB stores
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently released its 2018-2019 annual fiscal year report detailing Fine Wine & Good Spirits wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
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County municipalities receive $2M for firefighter, police, & municipal pensions
Total state aid for firefighter, police and municipal employee pensions across the Commonwealth totaled $328.2 million.
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Penn State Health and Lebanon Free Clinic provide glasses for Lebanon students using Highmark grant
Penn State Health personnel visited the Lebanon Free Clinic earlier this month to provide free eye exams to Lebanon School District students as part of a Highmark Blue Shield grant.