Pennsylvania’s governor traveled extensively as a Democratic surrogate in 2024, spending money on consultants, private flights, ritzy hotels, and more.
December 2024
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Persistent problems with a Pa. grant for beer promotion led to headaches, layoffs for awardees
The grant program promised money to people promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry. But awardees were routinely denied their full grants, and now the state is quietly making changes.
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America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
We must restore journalism to its constitutional role as an independent check on power and influence that answers to no one but the people.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Blustery conditions with more rain forecast for next week
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather Weekend forecast for Friday, December 13, to Sunday, December 15. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Palmyra continues budget discussions, considers removing mayor’s salary
Even though the council voted last meeting to increase taxes and advertise the 2025 budget, they are still looking for things to cut from the 2025 budget.
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Leading Edge seeks to bottle the free feeling of cycling, then personalize it
Leading Edge Cyclery, a new Lebanon County business, hopes to meet local demand created from a growing popularity in bicycle riding.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
The millage rate will stay consistent at 2.2352 mills for 2025 despite rising costs throughout the economy.
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TV station reports chief county detective’s suspension for DUI arrest
Local media outlet reports suspension of Lebanon County chief detective Jonathan Hess, but his boss remains silent.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve 2025 budget, increase in fire tax
Fire protection tax will increase from 0.245 mills to 1 mill, due to recent decisions by the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors.
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Route 72 bridge reopens over Swatara Creek in Union and Swatara townships
The new Route 72 bridge over Swatara Creek in Frog’s Hollow has opened to traffic.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Rain and fog Wednesday cause traffic accidents throughout Lebanon County
Emergency responders attended to numerous motor vehicle accidents through the county, catalogued by the Department of Emergency Services.
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Cornwall Borough Council passes $3.38 million budget for 2025
The Cornwall Borough Council agreed to pass a balanced 2025 budget at its meeting Monday.
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Lebanon city park honoring dairyman, philanthropist slated to open next spring
LebTown recently toured John E. Wengert Memorial Park in Lebanon City. Phase 1 of the $850,000 project is nearly completed with the park’s official opening tentatively scheduled for spring.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation announces first micro-grant awardees
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation has announced more than a dozen micro-grant awards in the first round of a new designed to support local small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
