Thanks to the combined effort of a dedicated group of students, family members, and community volunteers, new Catholic school Our Lady of the Cross finished its renovations in just 11 days.
Community Shoutouts
Lebanon County Commission for Women opens nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame
Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. Nomination categories include leadership, community, agriculture, athletics, justice, healthy lifestyles/health care, arts, education, military, and science/technology.
The bond between Eli Setlock and Madison Rose stretches between life and death
Madison Rose is one of four recipients of Eli Setlock’s organs. She received his liver; his heart, kidneys and pancreas went to other people in need.
Quittapahilla Audubon Society resumes sale of bird seed for fall, winter
The Quittapahilla Audubon Society, based in Palmyra, is offering high-quality bird seed for the fall and winter seasons. It is the 43rd year for the sale.
Campbelltown Community Alliance hosts 50-plus volunteers at clean-up event
Campbelltown Community Alliance hosted a Fall Clean Up Day in Campbelltown on Saturday, Sept. 18.
On Zinn’s Mill Road, you can’t get there from here
The abandoned bridge in question is located on Zinn’s Mill Road, about a half mile on either side of Cornwall Road and Lincoln Avenue.
Pet of the Week: Bennett
Bennett and his family moved to Lebanon in November 2020.
David Warner, attorney and local business owner [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa profiled local attorney and local business owner David Warner about his journey to Lebanon County and his contributions to the community.
Tomateros to Dutchiricans: Local professors tell a Latinx history of Central Pennsylvania
For the last several years, the research of two professors at Lebanon Valley College has been instrumental in drawing attention to the remarkable social and cultural influence of the Latin American diaspora in Central Pennsylvania, which can be traced as far back as the American Revolution.
[Photo Story] Frank Siller makes stop along Route 422 on 500-mile walk to honor 9/11 victims
On Monday, Frank Siller of Tunnel to Towers stopped at Lebanon’s Home Depot as part of his 500-mile Never Forget Walk for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
JBT makes $100k contribution to Community Homes project
Community Homes of Lebanon County is spearheading a capital campaign to add another 23-unit module to its existing 289 units in eight locations in the county.
Council on the Arts, Suicide Prevention Task Force collaborate on city park mural
Artist Aurelis Figueroa, who serves on the LVCOA’s board, worked with participants during a two-week summer mosaic camp to create the mural.
Pet of the Week: Lebanon County’s Mount Zion wallaby
This week’s pet is the Mount Zion wallaby.