May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day in the United States, and each year this date is commemorated with a memorial service on the steps of the Lebanon County Municipal Building.
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President Lewis E. Thayne announces 2019-2020 will be his last year at LVC
Lebanon Valley College announced today that President Lewis E. Thayne will retire following the 2019-2020 academic year.
Progress made against opioids in Lebanon County, but no victory laps yet
There are encouraging early signs that opioid abuse in Lebanon County may be peaking, but no one is planning a victory lap in the war against drug abuse.
Pennsylvania State Police seek help in locating Swatara Township runaways
Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown are seeking help in locating two juveniles who are believed to be runaways.
Senate leader proposes sale of historic state residence at Fort Indiantown Gap
A new proposal from Republican senate leadership would see Pennsylvania sell the “State House” residence in Fort Indiantown Gap.
Third and final suspect arrested in connection with January shooting
Sean Sykes, 28, of Harrisburg, was arrested yesterday in connection with a shooting that took place inside a Lebanon residence back in January.
Giant Food Stores now offering online service “Giant Direct” in Lebanon County
Those who frequent the Giant in Lebanon will now be able to pick up groceries without setting foot inside the store, or even leaving their vehicle.
ELCO faces social media blowback following viral post that highlighted threat later deemed not credible
A viral Facebook post yesterday drew awareness to a potential school violence threat—deemed “not credible” by authorities—and elicited a public discussion regarding the district’s disclosure and followup practices.
Rep. Frank Ryan co-sponsors bipartisan bill to abolish death penalty
State Representative Frank Ryan (R-101) has backed a bipartisan bill that would see Pennsylvania joining twenty other states in doing away with the death penalty.
LVC announces Wellness Pool removal, prexy says space needed for program
Lebanon Valley College plans to remove the Arnold Sports Center’s Wellness Pool to make way for a new speech language pathology clinic.
LVC Women’s Lacrosse team wins MAC Commonwealth championship
On Saturday, Lebanon Valley College Women’s Lacrosse defeated the Stevenson Mustangs to claim the program’s first-ever MAC Commonwealth title.
New polling places for May 21 primary, last election before new voting machines
With the May 21 municipal primary election on the horizon, we spoke with Michael Anderson, Director of the Lebanon County Bureau of Elections.
Lebanon County polling places for 2019 elections
Here are all the polling places and addresses for the 2019 elections in Lebanon County.
Local lawmakers call for resignation of GOP committee chairman Casey Long, who declines and disputes allegations in a statement (Updated)
Republican legislators are calling for the resignation of Lebanon County Republican Committee Chairman Casey Long.
With Kentucky Derby tomorrow, Smarty Jones gets nod for Annville residency
He’s a million dollar horse. A $7,613,155 horse, to be exact. And his address? Annville, PA 17003.