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- DA releases images of Nov. 7 high-speed chase and surrender of armed suspect
- Public invited to free tree lighting and social gathering at Fort Indiantown Gap
- Greg Vaitl named as CLA Business Person of the Year
- Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases
- Lebanon County first responders to be feted at upcoming LVC ice hockey game
- Quittie restoration at 22nd Street is complete, but won’t look ugly for long
- New owner of Jonestown campground says plans are in motion for next season
- The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
- Met Ed shares update on transformer fire
- Taxes remain level: Lebanon City Council approves a 2024 budget with no tax hike
- How the ongoing Pa. budget impasse is hurting community colleges, libraries
- Leonard Washington Community Service Award nominations now open
- Blotter: Possession of a weapon on school property, theft, impaired driving
- Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 27
- Loser’s Music celebrates a century of serving the local music community
- Fort Indiantown Gap’s police department gets a new chief, moves into new station
- How Spotlight PA’s nonpartisan journalism cuts through the noise and gets results
- Historic Preservation Trust announces Yule event at Chestnut Street Log House
- North Lebanon Township supervisors present 2024 budget, no tax increases
- Pa. counties must accept undated, incorrectly dated mail ballots, federal court rules
- The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
- Campbelltown schedules annual tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 26
- Celebrate! Annville will ring in first holiday season as FOOA subcommittee
- Senate amends 911 surcharge bill, removes funding increase proposal
- You get two more opportunities to see ‘The Dutchmen’ in Annville this month
- [Photo Story] 2023 Holiday Parade marches through Lebanon
- [Photo Story] Lebanon kicks off holiday season with tree-lighting ceremony
- Commissioners sign agreement to provide helipad access at 911 Center
- Drink your fill of ‘secret’ beverages at Java Journey to 12 local coffee shops
- ELCO school board member challenges Russ Diamond in state house primary (Updated)
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Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.
Quittie restoration at 22nd Street is complete, but won’t look ugly for long
Those involved with the project are confident that the Quittie will soon be green and in a few years will look almost like it did when the area’s early settlers first laid eyes on it.
New owner of Jonestown campground says plans are in motion for next season
Lancaster County-based contractor James Townsley, along with his father and brothers, bought the former Jonestown AOK earlier this year and have plans to improve the property heading into next season.
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Met Ed shares update on transformer fire
A transformer failure caused the fire at the 160 N. 16th Street substation, said a company spokesperson, and the transformer was damaged beyond repair.
Soup Wars: Mount Gretna Hideaway (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics continue their soup stroll at Mount Gretna Hideaway.
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Taxes remain level: Lebanon City Council approves a 2024 budget with no tax hike
Lebanon city property tax rates will remain the same in 2024, the ninth straight year without an increase, following Monday night’s unanimous vote by City Council.
One mystery that no longer lingers
The mystery surrounding Robert H. Coleman’s Cornwall mansions has energized local historians for decades.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Cedar Crest graduate Frank Reich fired as Carolina Panthers head coach
Cedar Crest High School graduate Frank Reich has been fired as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers less than a year after being hired.
🔗 Christmas magic returned to the Lebanon Expo Center
This weekend was the ninth annual Christmas at the Expo in Lebanon Valley’s Expo Center — the valley’s largest holiday show of the year.
🔗 Ending Pennsylvania’s minimum milk price in grocery stores could cost economy $2.8B
Ending Pennsylvania’s minimum retail price for milk would devastate the state’s milk processors and hurt farmers, a new study finds.
How the ongoing Pa. budget impasse is hurting community colleges, libraries
Pennsylvania lawmakers have struggled to finish the code bills that direct some state spending. Amid this budget impasse, key nonprofits are missing funding.
Leonard Washington Community Service Award nominations now open
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 22 for the Leonard Washington Community Service Award.
Lebanon County’s Go-To Weather Forecast
Always know what tomorrow’s weather will bring by following Lebanon County Weather on Facebook.
Blotter: Possession of a weapon on school property, theft, impaired driving
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of November 27
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Soup Wars: Boyer’s Tavern (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics continue their soup stroll at Boyer’s Tavern in Rexmont.
Loser’s Music celebrates a century of serving the local music community
Loser’s Music Inc., an independent family-owned music store in downtown Lebanon, is celebrating its centennial this year.
Fort Indiantown Gap’s police department gets a new chief, moves into new station
The Fort Indiantown Gap police department this fall welcomed a new police chief and moved into a new, bigger station on the sprawling military base.
Weekend Forecast: Chilly & partly cloudy weekend ahead; temps Sunday to near 50
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, November 24, to Sunday, November 26. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
How Spotlight PA’s nonpartisan journalism cuts through the noise and gets results
No matter the issue or political party, Spotlight PA’s relentless reporting demands the truth and drives real change. But we can’t do it without your support.
Historic Preservation Trust announces Yule event at Chestnut Street Log House
The Chestnut Street Log House, overseen by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County, will be open Sunday, Nov. 26, for a holiday celebration.
Use of deadly force in May 3 shooting was ‘justified,’ District Attorney says
A deadly shooting in May was a justifiable act of self-defense, Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced in a statement Monday.
North Lebanon Township supervisors present 2024 budget, no tax increases
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 preliminary budget Monday, with no tax increases planned for the new year.
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