Joseph Fischer, who has been on the North Cornwall Township police force since 2002, has been suspended without pay, and faces a trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

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Lebanon School District advances sale of Northwest Elementary to developer
Sale of old Northwest Elementary school building could be approved on March 2; office and commercial development project could start this summer.
Open burning, old records, finances, highlight Lebanon City Council meeting
Outdoor burning at public demonstrations and the destruction of old city records were the main items on a short agenda at Lebanon City Council’s Feb. 22 monthly meeting, held remotely via Zoom.
Palmyra man, member of nationally known conservative family, charged in U.S. Capitol invasion
A 41 year-old Palmyra man is the second Lebanon County resident facing federal criminal charges in connection with the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 while Congress was meeting to certify the results of the November, 2020 presidential election.
Buyer apparently found for Lebanon Catholic School property
There is a buyer for the closed Lebanon Catholic School property, and the sale could be finalized this summer.
Donations still needed for five children of two young mothers killed in house fire
The Lebanon community is stepping up to ensure the children are provided for, now and in the years to come.
DA charges N. Annville couple with “prolonged” assault and abuse of five adopted children
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has charged a North Annville Township couple with “prolonged assault and abuse” of their five adopted children, who range in age from 6 to 15. Criminal Complaints filed on Feb. 2 against 44 year-old Robert J. Duncan and his 42 year-old wife, Stephanie A. Duncan, allege that the abuse took […]
Lebanon County students receive academic honors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
32 Lebanon County students have received Fall, 2020, academic honors at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Lancaster.
Funding for HACC purchase tops 1st 2021 Lebanon City Council meeting
Lebanon City council tackled HACC purchase financing, a new bridge, getting rid of old records, and a fire code change at its Jan. 25 meeting. Mayor says an end to the Walnut Street repaving project is in sight.
Schott Pharmaceutical manufactures millions of glass vials for COVID vaccines at South Lebanon plant
Schott Pharmaceutical Systems is manufacturing these life-saving containers at its South Lebanon Township plant, sustaining a rate of 250 million per year.
How and when could the late State Senator Dave Arnold’s seat be filled?
The death of Republican State Senator David J. Arnold, Jr. on Jan. 17, 2021 has left the 48th District senatorial seat vacant for the second time in less than 16 months, and it appears that the same procedure that sent Arnold to Harrisburg will be used to choose his successor.
Alternative Baseball looking to expand to Lebanon area, give full baseball experience to differently abled athletes
Alternative Baseball Organization looking to expand into the area, give traditional baseball experience, teach skills to differently abled athletes.
County elections chief rebuts “alarming discrepancy” alleged by Reps Ryan and Diamond; Diamond apparently satisfied
Lebanon County election director says concerns about election totals raised by Ryan and Diamond result from a misunderstanding of processes. Diamond seemed satisfied. Election audit underway.
Victims of raccoon burning arson come forward, believe it was a hate crime
The victims of the Nov. 16 arson, in which a raccoon was set afire on their front lawn, have come forward, and they say the evidence points to a political and racial motive for the violent crime.
Lebanon City police sergeant announces run for Lebanon County Sheriff in 2021
Lebanon City Police Department Sergeant Jeffrie C. Marley, Jr., is seeking the Republican nomination for Lebanon County Sheriff in 2021. The post has been held since 2013 by Republican Bruce E. Klingler.