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March 2023
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How local government works: A basic guide to requesting public records in Pennsylvania
Accessing government information is fundamental to keeping elected officials’ actions transparent. Here are four basics of citizens’ rights to open records.
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North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approves extensive paving
The North Lebanon Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the low bid of $826,398.15 for this year’s paving project.
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Gus Deraco’s to close March 31; new operator sought for longtime eatery
Gus Deraco’s is closing March 31, after decades of service, and a reputation for cheesesteaks and community involvement.
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Thousands of homeowners still at risk as Pa. alleges improper denials, delays in mortgage relief
A Spotlight PA investigation in January detailed major problems with the pandemic aid effort. The state now says the company hired to run it botched management of the program from the start.
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Community Health Council to host annual Youth Only Day of Fishing on April 15
Youth Only Day of Fishing is back on April 15 at Myerstown Borough Park.
🔗 Son strangled mother to death in central Pa. home during attempted theft: DA
Before the discovery of 62-year-old Lois Gift’s body, police responded to a vehicle crash at 12:30 a.m. Monday in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, police said.
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ELCO boy’s basketball team supports student battling stage four brain tumor
The team raised about $860 for Jariel Hiraldo through a special donation at recent varsity and junior varsity basketball games.
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Richland enacts TNR program to help control borough’s feral cat population
Richland is the next Lebanon County community enacting a volunteer-driven Trap-Neuter-Return program to help control feral cat populations in the borough.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court
During the May 16 primary election, Democrats and Republicans will vote for candidates to fill an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The winners will face off in November.
Posted inCrime & Safety
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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Court drops Jackson Twp. supervisor candidate from ballot due to 2019 felony
Jackson Township resident and frequent critic of its board of supervisors Ann Gruber wants to run for a spot on the board, but her felony record bars her from holding the office, a Lebanon County judge ruled at a hearing on March 17.
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New 911 Center construction project on schedule; set to open this summer
Lebanon County will move into its new $30 million 911 Center this summer, with all operations to be in-house by the end of 2023.
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Retired Avon firehouse finds new purpose as EMS station for FASP
The old Avon firehouse is getting a new chance to serve the Lebanon community as First Aid & Safety Patrol’s new EMS station.
