The Pennsylvania legislature resolves budget impasse, funding several new programs and excluding others, marking the end of months-long negotiations between the Democratic-controlled state House and Republican-controlled state Senate.
December 2023
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Walter White lights up Lebanon with 30,000-pixel Christmas display
Residents of Lebanon County are once again treated to a dazzling Christmas lights display at 901 Miller Street in Lebanon, curated by local enthusiast Walter White.
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S. Londonderry supervisors pass 2024 budget, hear pedestrian safety concerns
Amid unanimous approval of the 2024 budget, South Londonderry Township supervisors heard from residents urging for improved pedestrian safety, with suggestions including federal grant applications and the formation of a volunteer action committee.
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U.S. Supreme Court will hear appeal of ex local cop charged with January 6 crimes
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from former cop Joseph Fischer, charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, to decide if a key obstruction charge will be dismissed or included in his trial.
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‘Be Kind’ originator Greer Leggat, owner of Magic by Greer, featured on CBS 21
A young Lebanon County woman with Down syndrome who started her own T-shirt business after high school was featured this week by a local news broadcaster for becoming a successful entrepreneur “despite facing unique challenges.”
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Cornwall Borough Council schedules public hearing for Byler amendment
Byler Holdings’ fast-tracked zoning amendment, aimed at enabling PRL Industries to lease land for manufacturing, will be discussed at a public hearing scheduled by Cornwall Borough Council for Jan. 2.
Posted inHistory
Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 3)
Part 3 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “The Busy Decade.”
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Pa. introduces new rules for hunters to limit spread of chronic wasting disease
Pennsylvania has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.
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N. Annville supervisors approve firing range ordinance, table fire service tax
The December meeting for the North Annville Township Board of Supervisors featured discussions regarding the firing range ordinance, fire service tax and biosolid use.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors adopt 2024 budget with no tax increase
West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2024 budget Monday, Dec. 11, that keeps property taxes at their current rate of 1.25 mills.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
The Merchandisers are for sale
The publisher of the Merchandisers, the community newspapers that have filled the mailboxes of central Pennsylvanians for decades, is selling the business.
Posted inUpcoming Events
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will offer an Evensong for the Third Sunday in Advent
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will offer an Evensong for the third Sunday of Advent beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17.
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Governor Josh Shapiro’s tumultuous first year: A look at the highs and lows
The Democrat, who is believed to have higher political aspirations, struggled at times to advance priorities through Harrisburg’s ideologically divided legislature.
🔗 State Police continue search for Eric Pyles 23 years after his disappearance in Jonestown
More than 23 years later, Pennsylvania State Police are still asking for residents’ help as they continue to look for a youth who went missing in Jonestown.
🔗 Lebanon man accused of raping girl at local church playground
South Annville Township Police said in the charging documents that Jonathan Service, 42, is accused of sexually assaulting the girl at the Mount Wilson Church of the Brethren playground, located at 1261 Mount Wilson Road, in April.
