Matthew Toth

Almost 20,000 Lebanon County residents face food woes as SNAP benefit changes leave fewer households eligible, and more people using food pantries. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon School District staff finish public forums on a proposed in-house CTE program as a neighbor district signals opposition to any CTC withdrawal. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon County has received more than 7,462 mail-in ballots as of Oct. 21, with officials reporting few issues as the Nov. 3 midterms approach. www.ldnews.com/story/news/p...

Wallace, Meuser spar over border, economy in PA 9th District debate. Candidates seeking to represent Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District sparred on immigration, the economy and the Iran War at a debate Oct. 20. www.ldnews.com/story/news/p...

Roof leaks at Northside Elementary affected students, prompting classroom moves as Palmyra staff repair damage and assess affected areas. www.ldnews.com/story/news/e...

At second public forum Oct. 14, Lebanon school officials promoted an in-house career and technology program, as residents sought details on costs and next steps. www.ldnews.com/story/news/e...

Palmyra Area School District briefly sheltered in place Oct. 9 as police searched for a fleeing suspect wanted in connection with a home assault. www.ldnews.com/story/news/c...

Upper Bern and Tremont warehouses once considered for ICE detention centers have been listed for sale after DHS abandoned plans for the facilities. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon Area School District outlined plans for an in-house career and technology program as officials seek input for a possible exit with county CTC. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Timothy Sheaffer Jr. was sentenced to time served after storing 14 explosive devices in a Mill Creek Twp home, prompting a police evacuation in 2025. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Democratic 9th District congressional candidate Rachel Wallace hosted an Annville town hall Oct. 6, answering questions that included affordability, ICE, Trump, and local funding. www.ldnews.com/story/news/p...

Palmyra Area School Board members debated the financial impact of the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center should Lebanon officials withdrawal. www.ldnews.com/story/news/e...

Lebanon Transit officials broke ground Sept. 30 on a new administration and maintenance building to consolidate facilities and support future growth. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

As Pa. National Guard deploys, dad's gift keeps him close to daughter. More than 260 Pennsylvania National Guard members will soon deploy to the Middle East. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

A jury convicted Darrell Long of attempted homicide for shooting his ex-wife multiple times at her North Lebanon home in March 2025. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Palmyra school board moves forward with $72M-plus high school project. Planned renovations to Palmyra Area High School are expected to cost between $72.5 and $84.1 million. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon city homicide suspect seen on video, turned self in, DA says Lebanon County's DA told reporters the teen charged with allegedly killing Daniel Matos turned himself in. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon County Children and Youth Services faces rising costs for 2026-27 as child placements rise, complex cases grow and provider rates increase. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

A team of volunteers spent five years removing graffiti from Dinosaur Rock, a 200-million-year-old geological landmark in Lebanon County. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and Democrat challenger Rachel Wallace will face off on the debate stage Oct. 20 at Penn State Schuylkill auditorium. Free registration is required. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

New tool library open in South Lebanon Township. A tool library is now open in South Lebanon Township, allowing members to borrow a variety of household tools. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

More Lebanon County seniors face homelessness amid housing crunch. Lebanon County leaders warned of a growing senior citizen housing crisis at a recent city hall forum. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Hotel demolition would make room for Palmyra paint shop expansion. A Palmyra business plans to tear down a blighted hotel on Main Street, making room for a new paint shop and adding jobs. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, has brought hundreds of visitors to Campbelltown. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, arrived in Campbelltown to honor veterans and educate the community. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Check out this story from Lebanon Daily News: Supporters rally for City Watch Coffee shop owner facing ICE detention Thousands have signed a petition in support of City Watch Coffee owner Ratha San, who faces deportation to Cambodia after being detained by ICE. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

City Watch Coffee co-owner detained by ICE and facing deportation. Ratha San, co-owner of the popular City Watch Coffee, faces deportation by ICE. His wife shares the impact it's having on his family and the business. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

A mother faces a child endangerment charge after her 6-month-old infant nearly drowned in a bathtub, Lebanon City police say. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Firefighters Daulton Faust and Kevin Kipley and ELCO senior Rory Righter were honored for saving a driver seconds before a truck was hit by a train. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

New charges were filed against two men accused in connection with a Myerstown gun store burglary, according to the Lebanon County DA. A third person is accused of being an accomplice. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

The Lebanon City Council gave preliminary approval to new rules restricting the use of pedalcycles and e-bikes on business district sidewalks and in parks. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Quick action by DCNR rangers and a paramedic helped save the life of a mountain biker who suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Swatara State Park in May. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Palmyra wrestling coaches reinstated after months of public outcry. Palmyra Area School Board members voted unanimously to reinstate wrestling coaches Jonathan Regets and Joshua Weidman for the 2026-27 season. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

The Lebanon County coroner ruled the death of a pedestrian struck by a train Aug. 18 an accident. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

1 pilot killed, 2 troopers injured in collision at Carlisle airport. A midair collision at the Carlisle Regional Airport left a pilot dead and two state troopers injured. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Three family members face charges after two children were injured in two separate dog attacks at a South Lebanon Township home, prosecutors say. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

ELCO School District board members unanimously passed an updated facility policy that will restrict which bathrooms and locker rooms students can use. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Democrat Rachel Wallace is calling on 9th congressional opponent Rep. Dan Meuser to agree to a live debate before the midterm elections. www.ldnews.com/story/news/p...

Former VP Corey Andrew resigned Aug. 6 because he could "no longer support the direction" of the Palmyra School Board, according to his letter. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Crystal Gonzalez received a 9-month prison sentence after her twin infants were hospitalized in 2025. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Paul B. Zimmerman Inc. acquires 177,000-square-foot property at the Lebanon Valley Business Park to expand its manufacturing operations. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Lebanon protesters mark 75th demonstration calling for Rep. Dan Meuser to hold a public town hall, while the congressman pushes back on the criticism. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Officials broke ground on a $10 million dollar expansion hall at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center Aug. 10, creating much needed space for various events www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

James Fernandez-Reyes, awaiting sentencing for a 2023 triple homicide, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to a 2025 inmate assault at the Lebanon County prison. www.ldnews.com/story/news/c...

Palmyra school board gets major shakeup after mass resignations. Following mass resignations, including former VP Corey Andrew, the Palmyra Area School Board appointed four new members after months of controversies. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Photos: Dozens of residents from Lebanon, Palmyra, Campbelltown and more came out for the 2026 National Night Out. See some of the county festivities here. www.ldnews.com/picture-gall...

A tractor-trailer plowed into a Swatara Township garage Aug. 5 after colliding with a red SUV that ran a stop sign, according to officials. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

A West Lebanon Township woman accused of allegedly leaving her dead dog's body in a cooler on a Lebanon porch faces animal cruelty charges. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

Kortne Stouffer disappeared from her Palmyra apartment in July 2012. Fourteen years later, her family is still searching for answers. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...

How Lebanon County's housing crisis turned woman's sedan into a home. In Lebanon County, 1,609 households live in substandard housing and 13,807 pay more than 30% of their income toward housing. www.ldnews.com/story/news/l...