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Author Archives: James Mentzer

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$8.5 million in rent relief is (almost) on the way for Lebanon County

Avatarby James MentzerFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

County commissioners learned Thursday that Lebanon County is slated to receive nearly $8.5 million in rental relief for residents unable to pay their housing bills due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Drier days ahead for the Lebanon Valley

Avatarby James MentzerFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021

While this week is busy with another storm forecast for Thursday, it appears that the coming weeks and months will continue a weather pattern that’s been present since the fall for Lebanon County — drier-than-normal conditions.

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Is Lebanon County’s current water supply adequate?

Avatarby James MentzerFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021

For now, water levels for the City of Lebanon Authority, which provides water to 20,000 customers in central Lebanon County, are at normal levels, according to Jon Beers, Executive Director, City of Lebanon Authority.

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The tolls of a global pandemic: COVID-19 impacts county residents both physically and mentally

Avatarby James MentzerFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

The county commissioners learned Thursday how severely the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the mental health and physical well being of local residents, with suicides and overdoses both up in 2020.

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Commissioners discuss Annville child abuse case, planned 911 center in North Cornwall Township

Avatarby James MentzerFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

The Thursday meeting discussed the recent Annville child abuse case, the construction of the 911 Call Center in North Cornwall, and the retirement of county prison warden Robert Karnes.

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Commissioners hire new prison warden, vote for salary study

Avatarby James MentzerJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

The Thursday meeting of the Lebanon County Commissioners saw the hiring of Tina Litz to the position of county prison warden.

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County commissioners discuss plans for $36 million 911 center in North Cornwall

Avatarby James MentzerJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

County commissioners received their first look Thursday at the proposed designs for the county’s new $36.8 million 911 Emergency Services Center to be built in North Cornwall Township.

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County commissioners pass 2021 budget, no new tax increases

Avatarby James MentzerDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

The Lebanon County Commissioners approved the 2021 budget, which decreased by one-half of a percent over 2020’s budget.

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Commissioners vote to spend remainder of CARES funding, discuss year’s disbursement of funds

Avatarby James MentzerDecember 18, 2020December 18, 2020

In mentioning that all of the money must be allocated and spent by Dec. 30, County Administrator Jamie Wolgemuth reminded the commissioners that the county has disbursed $9.1 million in grants to Lebanon County businesses in just over 3.5 months.

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County commissioners reveal proposed 2021 budget

Avatarby James MentzerDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Lebanon County Commissioners revealed Thursday the tentative 2021 fiscal year budget, which contains no tax increase and a decrease in spending of nearly $500,000.

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Coronavirus puts $1 million dent in local EMS provider FASP’s finances

Avatarby James MentzerDecember 1, 2020December 1, 2020

If First and Safety Patrol’s (FASP) finances were compared to a hospitalized patient’s health, its diagnosis would be in satisfactory but guarded condition.

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Commissioners certify election results, laud “impeccable & above reproach” work by county elections bureau

Avatarby James MentzerNovember 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Approving the election results was one of numerous actions taken Thursday on a loaded agenda during the Lebanon County Commissioners’ biweekly meeting.

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Commissioners address timing issue regarding salaries for two row offices

Avatarby James MentzerNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Pennsylvania law requires county commissioners to set salaries for their own positions, as well as row offices, prior to the commencement of a position’s respective election year.

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4th annual Saturday MarketPlace to be held Nov. 14 at Lebanon Valley Mall

Avatarby James MentzerNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020

The 4th annual Saturday MarketPlace vendor and craft show is the proverbial win-win – for all of Lebanon County.

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Commissioners learn election went smoothly; address handling legal challenge

Avatarby James MentzerNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

The Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday changes to three polling locations and several other election-related items pertaining to the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.

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