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LVC's expanding jazz program to host student and faculty concerts in early May

1 day ago | lebtown.com | Lexi Gonzalez

Lebanon Valley College will host a student jazz orchestra concert on Thursday, May 1, and a faculty jazz orchestra concert on Friday, May 2, showcasing the teaching of guest artist Alan Ferber, a Grammy-nominated jazz trombonist and composer. Dr. Justin Morell, professor of music at LVC, became friends with now-New York-based Ferber during their time in Los Angeles.
Heated conversation at North Annville Twp. meeting over fire vehicle tax

1 week ago | lebtown.com | James Mentzer

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The April 14 meeting of the North Annville Township supervisors was heated. At issue was a proposal to levy a 1-mill real estate tax for a fire apparatus replacement plan for the North Annville Fire Company. The two vocal sides were the firefighters, who consist of the recently merged Bellegrove and Union Water Works fire companies, and the residents they serve.
State agencies partner to restore native habitats at Swatara, Memorial Lake parks

1 week ago | lebtown.com | James Mentzer

An ongoing wildlife restoration and grasslands rehabilitation project is beginning to take root on nearly 225 acres in Swatara and Memorial Lake state parks in Lebanon County. The work is being conducted under the Pennsylvania Priority Grasslands Project in cooperation with several state agencies.
Federal officials meet with Lebanon County farmers to discuss ag concerns

1 week ago | lebtown.com | James Mentzer

Several federal officials toured a Lebanon County dairy farm on Monday, Apr. 14 to learn about the challenges facing farmers and their operations during a roundtable discussion with area ag leaders.
Statue rededication ceremony honors Lebanon County's Civil War veterans

1 week ago | lebtown.com | James Mentzer

The Sentry Monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery is a symbol of remembrance. On Saturday, April 12, about 100 people came to remember veterans who fought to preserve the Union during a rededication ceremony at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg of the nearly 141-year-old Union sentry monument. Last fall, the sentinel was removed to undergo much-needed restoration over what was expected to be a period of six months.
Bethel Township moves forward with Tree Line Ae. pipe replacement

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the low bid of $236,224 for a pipe replacement along Tree Line Ave. at its monthly meeting Thursday. While none of the three supervisors were happy about the cost to replace the underperforming and failing pipe, supervisor and roadmaster Michael Saphore said he felt the work is necessary. “I’d like to go forward with it,” said Saphore.
Millcreek Township supervisors field concerns about walking path

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday heard neighbor concerns about a walking path planned for the 14-acre open field adjacent to Abbey Lane and Progress Drive. Though bids for the project have already been awarded, supervisors opted to look into the matter further before directing construction to begin.
Lorraine F. Klepper (1954-2025)

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Lexi Gonzalez

Lorraine F. Klepper, 70, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Ronald R. Klepper. Born in Providence, RI, on Oct. 27, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Cooke Sr. and Gertrude (Glynn) Cooke. Lorraine worked as a waitress for Schwalm’s in Cleona. Following retirement, she worked part-time in the kitchen at the Lebanon VFW.
Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher makes rare public address on media coverage

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. In a rare address following an executive session by council Tuesday, Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher warned of shifts to the media landscape and concerns about the upcoming election. Reading a speech he had written beforehand, Bicher opened by explaining that he rarely makes public comment and he was not sure whether it was the best decision, but he felt it was necessary given the circumstances.
Congressman Dan Meuser holds electronic town hall with constituents

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | James Mentzer

U.S. Representative Dan Meuser (R-PA9) held a telephone town hall with over 12,000 constituents on Wednesday, April 9. The session began about 35 minutes after its scheduled 6:30 p.m. start because Meuser, who represents Bradford, Columbia, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties, said he was on the House floor for a vote.