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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

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Lebanon Daily News

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Lebanon school officials hear feedback on possible withdrawal from CTC

Lebanon School District officials said a majority of survey respondents support a proposed in-house career and technical education program as school board members consider a potential withdrawal from the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center . During the school board's committee of the whole meeting Nov. 9, officials reported the findings of public feedback about potential plans for developing an in-house career and technology education program (CTE). Throughout October, Lebanon district officials hosted three forums to get public feedback while they consider exiting the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (CTC). In addition to the public forums, Lebanon Superintendent Nicole Malinoski said school officials met with Lebanon High School faculty, hosted a district focus group in September and met with 41 high school students currently enrolled in the CTC. "Our goal as an administrative team is that every student leaves enrolled, enlisted, or employed in a career that they love, and our students and community are at the heart of this decision that we are making," she said to school board members. "We truly want to make the best decision for the students and the families that we serve." The Lebanon Daily News reported that the public forums had low

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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Helping Harvest food bank to hold events Saturday: mobile market distribution, Scouting for Food collection

READING, Pa. - The local food bank Helping Harvest has two community events Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a mobile market at Reading Area Community College, located at 2nd and Chestnut streets. It is a “drive-thru distribution” for residents to receive food from their cars.

Reading, PA · 1d
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Berks Technical Institute hosts food truck festival Thursday to show off Wyomissing campus, training programs

WYOMISSING, Pa. - Berks Technical Institute is hosting a food truck festival Thursday for community members to learn more about the Wyomissing campus and its training opportunities. The event runs for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Berks County campus, located at 2205 Ridgewood Rd., Suite 100. Food trucks...

Wyomissing, PA · 2d
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Lebanon Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase

Lebanon City residents may experience a property tax increase for the first time in over a decade. Mayor Sherry Capello has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a one millage rate point increase, which would cost property owners at least $100 more per month if their homes are valued over $100,000. The mayor stated that the increase is necessary due to declining property values, which could lead to a loss in tax revenue.

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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Lebanon Farmers Market offers 3 months of free rent to attract new vendors

The owner hopes the incentive will fill vacant booths and bring more variety back to the market. On Lebanon’s community Facebook groups, members occasionally post photos of empty booth space in the Lebanon Farmers Market, reminiscing about when the market was a bustling destination for locally sourced goods and everyday necessities.

Lebanon, PA · 2d

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Wyomissing Borough Council Adopts Redevelopment Overlay District

At its Nov. 10 Council Meeting, Wyomissing Borough Council voted to adopt revisions to its zoning ordinance modifying the C2 Overlay District to support the revitalization of aging commercial properties, including the Berkshire Mall area, by providing strategic flexibility for potential redevelopment. The district establishes a framework for future investment that prioritizes the Borough’s interest by preserving and improving the character and quality of life that residents value.

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

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Ephrata at Northern District 3 football quarterfinal game to stream live on PennLive

A year after winning just one game, Northern closed out this season having rattled off nine straight wins. That 9-1 record was good enough to earn the second seed in the District 3 Class 5A playoffs. There, its biggest test of the turnaround comes in a quarterfinal matchup with No. 7 Ephrata.

Ephrata, PA · 2d

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Pet of the Week: Woofus

LebTown features a different Lebanon County pet each Friday to help us enter the weekend with the best vibes possible. Our Pet of the Week sometimes is a local furbaby who already lives in a happy Lebanon County home. Other times the weekly column will spotlight an animal that’s available for adoption through a local shelter and is seeking a forever family.

Lebanon County, PA · 9h

Lebanon Daily News

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Giving out awards to Lebanon County's top football players in 2026

Playoff football is here. Lebanon County’s regular season is finished and four local teams made it to District 3’s 2026 playoffs. The first 10 games of the season were full of action and local competitors made headlines at every stop. We’ve decided on honors from Lebanon County’s latest football campaign as seven awards highlight local teams and individuals in 2026. Before the District 3 playoffs keep rolling, here’s the best honors from local regular season play. WATCH: Cedar Crest's Reyes talks playoff comeback, eight score game Local: Northern Lebanon freshman makes top-100 placing in PIAA cross country Most Valuable Player: Roman Russek (Sr.), Palmyra Cougars Russek was dominant as a dual-threat talent in 2026 and Palmyra’s quarterback finished second among the PIAA’s top scorers by the end of his senior year. Through 10 games, Russek combined for 30 touchdowns to set the Cougars’ single-season touchdowns record, while finishing 121-of-180 for 1,439 passing yards and adding 742 rushing yards. Palmyra’s 6-foot-2 senior put up four games with four-plus touchdowns, including consecutive games with five scores between Weeks 3-4. Russek pushed Palmyra to its best season since 2017 and he deserves Lebanon County’s 2026 MVP award for his brilliance. Game of the

Lebanon County, PA · 3d

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Cornwall planning advances fire company proposed ordinances

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall Borough Planning Commission advanced ordinances recommended by the Community Fire Company of Cornwall for public safety at a special meeting Monday morning. Fire chief Josh Thies presented the planning commission with five ordinances...

Cornwall, PA · 1d

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Every December, a Historic Pennsylvania German Club Turns Into a Traditional Christkindlmarkt

A German singing society in Lancaster County opens its gates each December for a holiday market built around German traditions. The word Liederkranz roughly means a circle of song, and that musical root still shapes the club today. Most of the year, this is a private club. You need members...

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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University in Pennsylvania plans to acquire Marian University

Under the proposed combination, sponsorship of Marian University would transfer from the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, who founded Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania. Alvernia would acquire Marian, bringing together two Catholic universities. Marian, founded by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes in...

Fond Du Lac, WI · 2d

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Annville-Cleona board unanimously moves to delay building project

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board voted unanimously to delay a decision on potential elementary school projects until more options are available. With some opposition, the board also approved the recording and...

Annville, PA · 1d

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Nearly two dozen veterans receive free dental care in Lebanon County

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Wednesday night’s Hometown Heroes gave back to veterans with a free day of dentistry. Dental 365 in Lebanon County provided complimentary dental care to veterans this past Sunday at Lebanon Family Dental, including cleanings, X-rays and fillings. The organization started the free program a few years back for an employee’s […]

Lebanon County, PA · 1d

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Weis Markets reopening in Lancaster County following July storm damage

LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — Weis Markets’ store in Lititz, Lancaster County, will be reopening this week, after having to close in July due to storm damage. According to Weis Markets, they will be celebrating the reopening of their store at 740 South Broad Street in Lititz on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The reopening store has […]

Lititz, PA · 2d

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Football to Conclude Regular Season at Lebanon Valley

Matchup: Albright (4-5, 3-5 MAC) vs Lebanon Valley (3-6, 3-5 MAC) Where: Henry and Gladys Arnold Field // Annville, Pa. The Lions are riding momentum from their 22-21 Senior Day & Military Appreciation Day victory over King's that came down to the game's final play. The Lions enter the final week of the regular season second in the conference in yards per game (363.9) and third fewest yards allowed per game (300.7).

Annville, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 1d

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Prussian Street Arcade Trades Manheim Megastore for Cozy Willow Street Shop

Prussian Street Arcade opened a new vendor marketplace in Willow Street on November 7, swapping the sprawling scale of its old Manheim location for a tight, 1,500-square-foot storefront tucked into Willow Valley Crossroads at 2424 Willow Street Pike. The shop sits between a Jersey Mike's and a Domino's, in a space that formerly housed a Frisco's restaurant before that eatery closed in 2024.

Manheim, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d