Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Category: News
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County Commissioners will raise taxes to cover capital project, other rising costs
Jamie Wolgemuth, chief clerk/county administrator, said General Fund expenses are increasing by 6.63 percent to over $54 million in 2022.
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Vaunted Pennsylvania Society weekend loses luster among politicos
The annual gathering of Pennsylvania politicians, lobbyists, and business owners is losing its allure, watchdogs and some attendees say.
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The Pennsylvania Wilds is known for quiet. Residents worry fighter jet training will disturb the silence.
The Maryland Air National Guard wants to conduct combat training flights just 100 feet from the ground, sparking concerns that noise could cause tourism to decline and impact wild elk and bald eagles.
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North Lebanon looks internally to replace retired police chief Harold Easter
The North Lebanon Township Police Department is poised to get a new chief.
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Myerstown man sentenced to 30 days house arrest, 3 years probation, for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A 70-year-old Myerstown resident will spend 36 months on federal probation, with the first 30 days under house arrest, for his role in a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Lebanon Fire Dept. holding 7th annual Keep the Wreath Red campaign
Keep the Wreath Red campaign aims to end holiday fires by raising public awareness.
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Pennsylvania Latinos work to turn huge population gains into political muscle, but still face barriers
Advocates are turning to the redistricting process to secure political power, but legal and systemic roadblocks pose a significant challenge.
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North Annville solar farm hearing postponed again, now set for 2022
North Annville residents will have to wait a little longer to learn whether a controversial 1,200 acre solar panel farm will be built near Route 934.
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Pennsylvania’s child care and staffing crisis, by the numbers
A roughly $2 trillion social spending plan could transform the industry, but right now providers are struggling to attract and retain workers.
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LVC to make contributions to Annville Township for non-taxable properties
LVC agrees to make contributions to Annville Township in lieu of taxes on its exempt properties.
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A staffing crisis at Pa. child care centers is upending family routines and slowing the economic recovery
The shortages, caused by low wages and razor-thin profit margins, have ripple effects that reach far beyond the classroom and affect everyone.
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Lebanon City Council approves 2022 budget with no tax increase
Lebanon City Council approved a 2022 budget last night that will not hike taxes for the seventh straight year. Council also took action to fund street resurfacing projects throughout the city. $12.6 million balanced budget for 2022 Council unanimously passed an ordinance approving Mayor Sherry Capello’s spending plan for next year, based on expected revenues […]
