Community of Lebanon Association and Lebanon Foundation merged in January to form Community of Lebanon Association, A Lebanon Foundation Organization.
April 2023
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Bill allowing counties to process mail ballots early clears first hurdle in Pa. House
A new bill would give election officials a week to process mail ballots and make other long-sought changes. But it faces a long road to becoming law.
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Shapiro budget proposal would see state fund public defense for indigent Pennsylvanians
The $10 million proposal would be the most funding the state has ever dedicated to supporting the constitutional right to counsel.
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Switch to Pa.’s corporate filing system led to backlog and longer waits for business owners
The delays caused problems for new businesses, which need the paperwork to open a bank account, enter contracts, and more.
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15th annual Ride the Rails for Cancer event supports local families
Lebanon County residents can support families battling cancer by attending the 15th annual Ride the Rails for Cancer event on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
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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‘Red flag’ laws find no favor among local lawmakers despite recent shootings
Local lawmakers polled by LebTown did not support Pennsylvania passing a “red flag law,” which would make the state eligible for millions of federal dollars to use for violence prevention aids, mental health support, and more.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
County’s newest ice cream spot, Colebrook Crossing, coming soon
Two couples from South Annville Township are reviving a beloved local ice cream parlor as “Colebrook Crossing,” with plans to open in May, offering a family-friendly atmosphere and a menu featuring soft ice cream, local drinks, and classic American fare.
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Lebanon Transit thanks its riders with a week of giveaways and a fare-free day
Lebanon Transit is putting on a week-long event to celebrate our riders.
🔗 Cedar Crest football player dies in a car crash over the weekend, school officials report
Members of the Cedar Crest High School community are in mourning after a student and football player was involved in a fatal accident over the weekend, district officials said.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 24
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Robbery suspect arrested, simple assault, PFA violation, bad checks
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Environmental group airs concerns about Gov. Dick Park to county commissioners
Friends of Governor Dick members met Wednesday, April 19, with the county commissioners to address concerns they have about forestry management practices and other reforms they would like to see incorporated at the park.
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2023 State Fair Queen discusses her reign at county commissioners meeting
The Lebanon County commissioners were graced with royalty Thursday, Apr. 20, at their biweekly meeting.
Posted inEducation
ELCO school board closes locker rooms because of transgender student concern
Concerns about a transgender student at Eastern Lebanon County High School led the ELCO school board on April 17 to close the high school locker rooms to all students during regular school hours through the end of the school year.
