Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
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Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
The governing commissions for both Lebanon County Regional Police Department and Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department expressed willingness to move forward with a merger at an informational public meeting March 31. If further regionalization is pursued, it could occur as early as 2027.
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S. Lebanon Township receives funding toward park playground equipment
The township received some of the funding needed to replace playground equipment at South Hills Park through a Marcellus Shale grant.
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PA Army National Guard takes 2nd in Lithuania’s Best Infantry Squad event
Soldiers with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard earned second place in a competition with NATO allies in Rukla, Lithuania, in early March.
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State Senate challenger Clovis Crane holds campaign launch, asks for support
Challenger Clovis Crane said he’s counting on grassroots support, door-knocking, and word-of-mouth to unseat incumbent Republican Chris Gebhard.
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Federal judge approves procedure for sale of Cedar Haven in auction
Bids are being expected through the end of April for the pending sale of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
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Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
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Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department and the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department will hold a meeting Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the North Cornwall Township municipal building to discuss a potential merger.
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Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
Myerstown Borough Council discussed expanding chicken-keeping rules and securing a police coverage contract at its March 25 workshop, and separately agreed to cancel this year’s Easter Egg Hunt due to insufficient preparation time.
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Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
In her 16th State of the City address, Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is healthy, looking to get better.
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Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
The annual $75,000 contribution for the next five years will go toward getting a replacement fire engine, which is estimated to cost $1.2 to $1.4 million.
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N. Cornwall man to run write-in campaign on Democratic ticket in 101st District
A North Cornwall township resident is waging a write-in campaign on the Democratic ticket for the May primary election in the 101st Legislative District.
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Iodine-131 detections at county landfill nothing out of the ordinary, experts say
Radioactive isotopes from cancer treatments and medical imaging are regularly detected and disposed of at the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority under strict state guidelines designed to protect workers, neighbors, and the environment.
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Lebanon City Council OKs 12th & Maple traffic light improvements
Lebanon City Council takes the first step toward a major traffic signal upgrade at 12th & Maple Streets.
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PennDOT to treat a stretch of I-81 that becomes slick in rain
A section of Interstate 81 near the State Route 72 interchange that has been the site of numerous accidents during rainstorms will have high-friction surface treatment this spring.
