John R. Pippy was formally recognized as the state’s 55th adjutant general of the state Department of Military Affairs at a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap on Friday, Feb. 28.
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East Hanover Township plans meeting to discuss future land use
During its monthly meeting Feb. 24, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss traffic impact fees and future land use.
Heidelberg Twp. supervisors double up paving plan despite budget constraints
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors plans to dip into township reserves to pave two roads this year, as discussed at their meeting Feb. 25.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
City of Lebanon will resume street sweeping on Monday, March 17
The City of Lebanon announced that street sweeping will resume on Monday, March 17.
Palmyra Borough Council hears update on Route 422 culvert issue
The borough had to respond quickly to put steel plates at the drainage culvert underneath the intersection of West Main Street and South Mark Street as the caps were unsteady and rocking as cars drove over.
Mayor tells City Council vacancies filled, early year revenue lag expected
Mayor tells Lebanon City Council she’s filled two board vacancies and expects revenue to pick up when tax bills go out next month.
Sheetz plans county’s first drive-through location at Long Lane in N. Lebanon Twp.
A preliminary/final land development plan has been submitted for a 6,139-square-foot Sheetz location at the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 24
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Jackson Township moves forward on paving walking paths in public parks
The township is putting together a phasing plan for Wheatland Woods to do the walking path, entrance, and parking area. Supervisors also approved a paving project at Jackson Meadows that will introduce about 150 square yards of path.
1000s of homeowners may be eligible for property tax reduction; 2025 deadline 3/1
Lebanon County officials report nearly 33,000 properties are approved for Pennsylvania’s Homestead Tax Exemption program, with another 13,700 potentially eligible properties identified ahead of the March 1 deadline.
Lebanon County seeks candidates for 300 local offices in 2025 election
Only 40 to 50 election petitions have been distributed after one week for Lebanon County’s 2025 municipal elections, prompting officials to call for more candidate participation before the March 11 filing deadline.
Lebanon County Commissioners approve second round of opioid funding request
Lebanon County officials plan to create two new programs to treat opioid addiction if a second round of funding is approved by Pennsylvania officials.
District judge removed from criminal cases due to charges against daughter
Local judges and prosecutors will not be part of a criminal prosecution against the daughter of a city magisterial district judge.
Republicans have a chance to transform the Pa. Supreme Court this year
Judicial retention elections in Pennsylvania are usually sleepy. But this year, Republicans say they’re going all in to unseat three Democratic Supreme Court justices.