The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority has collected nearly 20,000 pounds of batteries since launching its recycling program in October 2022, with a state-funded educational campaign driving increased participation.
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Crisis intervention achievements honored, but future availability in doubt
Lebanon County’s crisis intervention services are making a difference in people’s lives, but future mandates are coming without additional predictable funding, according to county officials.
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Annville board votes 4-1 to move forward on regional fire commission
Annville Township commissioners voted 4-1 to contribute up to $5,000 toward hiring a consultant to explore merging six Lebanon County fire companies into a regional commission to address volunteer shortages.
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West Lebanon commissioners remember John ‘Chicken’ Brenner
West Lebanon Township commissioners honored the late John C. Brenner, a longtime emergency management coordinator, by unanimously voting to name the township recreation area in his memory.
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Cornwall planning recommends Boyd Street warehouse approval
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a 400,960-square-foot warehouse near Miners Lake, with council facing a July 14 deadline to act on the plan.
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Cleona Borough Council approves police cruiser upfitting
Cleona Borough Council approved the upfitting of its new police cruiser while also receiving updates on the fire department, community projects, and other borough initiatives.
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Jonestown council considers future Independence Day fireworks
Jonestown Borough Council is considering making its July 3 fireworks show an annual event after the America250 celebration drew large crowds despite the heat.
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Nighttime detours set for Route 72, Route 322 resurfacing work
PennDOT will close sections of Route 72 near the Route 322 interchange on two consecutive nights starting Sunday for tree trimming and removal.
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Big crowd turns out to see historic Big Boy train’s whistle stop in Lebanon city
Big Boy rolls into Lebanon city Tuesday for a whistle stop, much to the delight of a large crowd.
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Jackson Township supervisors hear warehouse concerns
Jackson Township Board of Supervisors heard from a resident voicing concerns related to the uptick in warehouse development in the area at a July 6 meeting.
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Commissioners address election integrity concerns, approve human service plan
Lebanon County Commissioners took numerous actions at their July 2 meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Council rejects water and sewer recommendation
In a narrow vote, Cornwall Borough Council voted not to appoint water and sewer committee recommendation Cavi Miller to the open water and sewer director position during a special meeting June 30. Also in a mixed vote, council voted to appoint candidate David Bradley to the position.
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Lebanon County celebrates America’s 250th: Independence Day live updates
This Independence Day, LebTown will provide live updates from the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds as Lebanon County celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
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Volunteers, vendors, & military displays set stage for Lebanon County 250th bash
LebTown will provide live updates Saturday from the Lebanon Valley Expo Center during the “Celebrate 250 in the Valley!” program commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Lebanon City Council reaffirms principles of Declaration of Independence
Lebanon City Council held a special July 2 meeting to reaffirm the principles of the Declaration of Independence as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
