As part of the 2021 Growing Greener grant awards, projects associated with two Lebanon County creeks will receive more than $370,000 in total funding for restoration efforts.
Community Shoutouts
Penn State Extension announces Alletta Schadler Community Service Award
Penn State Extension announced a new scholarship available to Lebanon Countians pursuing higher education in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Bryan Smith, ED of Lebanon County Christian Ministries [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Bryan Smith, executive director of Lebanon County Christian Ministries, talks to We Are Lebanon, Pa about all of the things LCCM is doing in our community.
Susan Blouch, ED of the Lebanon Rescue Mission [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa profiled Susan Blouch, the executive director of the Lebanon Rescue Mission.
Moravian Church of Lebanon celebrating its 275th anniversary
On Saturday, March 26, the Moravian Church of Lebanon is planning to celebrate Moravian Heritage Day and the 275th anniversary of their founding.
Annville Free Library receives $750K state grant to expand building
The Annville Free Library received a major state grant that, along with required matching funds, will help the library realize a plan to join the existing library with a library-owned duplex located next door.
Historic Cornwall building, dating to mid-1800s, has been preserved
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. William Schaeffer and the late Kathleen “Kitty” Schaeffer, a Cornwall property dating back to 1865 has been preserved through a conservation easement facilitated by The Lebanon Valley Conservancy.
Congregation Beth Israel displays menorahs with lights of Ukraine flag
In a show of solidarity, Lebanon’s Congregation Beth Israel has put up an indefinite tribute to Ukraine using the colors of the country’s flag in a menorah lights display outside of its 8th Street synagogue.
Amy Revely, best friend of Wendy Stouffer [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
In this video, Amy Revely shares some great memories of Kortne Stouffer’s generous personality and the scars of seeing the unimaginable happen to those she loves.
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle program offers repairs, donated bikes; open house soon
With an official launch set for March 19, the Lebanon Bicycle Recycle program is gearing up to become a community resource for young cyclists.
United Way of Lebanon County to make $100k in Community Impact Grants
United Way of Lebanon County will make $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits, funding impact-based programs in several areas.
Lebanon VA doctor named Teacher of Year by Penn State College of Medicine
A physician at the Lebanon VA Medical Center was recognized by the Penn State College of Medicine for exemplary instruction based on student evaluations.