Accountability and financial transparency concerning 287(g) agreements dominate public discussion at April 16 meeting of the Lebanon County Commissioners.
April 2026
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Richland Borough appoints new council member
Richland Borough appointed Adam Johnson to fill a seat on council left empty when Mark Brubaker resigned in February.
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Lebanon County Library System launches “Much More Than Books” campaign
The Lebanon County Library System launched a “Much More Than Books” campaign during National Library Week to raise awareness of the free services available across its six locations.
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Maennerchor Club closed indefinitely after two-alarm fire Sunday morning
A 111-year-old Lebanon social club is closed indefinitely after a two-alarm fire caused “substantial damage” shortly after midnight Sunday.
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Husband charged with neglect, abuse of corpse after wife’s body found at home
Michael Mikula, 68, was arraigned Friday on five charges after the body of his wife, Sharlene Mikula, 66, was discovered during a well-being check at their South Londonderry Township residence on Tuesday.
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Canadian man charged with attempting to steal $100,000 in silver in S. Lebanon
A 39-year-old Ontario, Canada, man is facing felony theft and identity theft charges after police say he tried to intercept a package containing $100,000 worth of silver bars and coins using counterfeit identification.
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Weekend Forecast: Temps to drop near freezing Sunday night into Monday
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
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Ground broken for project to adapt and reuse part of old Bethlehem Steel plant
A building once part of Lebanon’s former Bethlehem Steel plant will be reborn as a space for small artists and businesses.
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Northern Lebanon school board approves tennis court renovations
$314,000 of the $395,825 project cost was set aside for the tennis court renovation in the 2025-26 budget.
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Cornwall P&Z recommends regional zoning with S. Lebanon, W. Cornwall
Cornwall Borough’s planning commission unanimously recommended that council pursue regional zoning with neighboring municipalities to address concerns that a proposed warehouse ordinance could violate Pennsylvania’s Fair Share Doctrine.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts first Lebanon County Civics Bee
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the first annul National Civics Bee to Lebanon.
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LCRPD withdraws police coverage offer to Myerstown, council member resigns
Myerstown Borough Council announced that the Lebanon County Regional Police Department has withdrawn its offer of coverage to the borough during its monthly meeting April 14.
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Cornwall Borough Council advances blasting ordinance
After months of discussion, Cornwall Borough Council has moved to advertise a blasting ordinance for public review ahead of potential adoption.
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Parents, caregivers invited to “Keeping Your Kids Safe – Together” free event
Parents and caregivers in Lebanon County can attend a free community event April 23 at Lebanon High School, where local organizations will lead discussions on child safety, substance use and parenting challenges.
