Lebanon County Commissioners have been asked to fund a new human trafficking task force along with hiring a new assistant district attorney as part of their 2026 budget, which is facing a $5 million-plus deficit.
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Lebanon Valley’s assets celebrated at Visit Lebanon Valley’s tourism summit
Five hospitality workers received 2025 Hospitality Star Awards at Thursday’s tourism summit, which drew more than 80 industry professionals to celebrate Lebanon Valley’s growing tourism sector.
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Lebanon County residents share likes, dislikes at countywide planning session
About 40 residents attended the first public meeting Wednesday as Lebanon County, one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing areas, begins crafting a comprehensive plan to manage development through 2040.
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Public meetings for Lebanon County’s comprehensive plan to be held this week
Input sought from county residents concerning the new comprehensive plan on development trends and future planning priorities for Lebanon County.
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Commissioners hire counsel for child services agency facing neglect probe
Lebanon County officials retained outside legal counsel for its Children and Youth Services agency after District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced an investigation into a case where a caseworker allegedly returned a 1-year-old child to suspected abusers.
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Lebanon County students serve as poll workers in 2025 municipal elections
High school students served as paid poll workers at Lebanon County precincts for the fourth consecutive year, gaining firsthand election experience while providing language assistance to voters who needed it.
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Graf wins re-election in Lebanon County DA race; turnout higher than expected
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf secured a second full term Tuesday, receiving 21,501 votes to Democrat Michael J. Light II’s 15,112 in a race that saw higher-than-expected voter turnout of 25 percent.
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Lebanon County 2025 general municipal election results: Complete list
Here are the complete results from the 2025 general municipal election, according to the latest summary data from the county.
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DA candidates file campaign finance reports before Tuesday’s election
Lebanon County’s 60 voting precincts open at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a municipal election featuring a contested district attorney race between Republican incumbent Pier Hess Graf and Democratic challenger Michael J. Light II.
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State’s high court could limit or bar charges against CYS caseworkers
An anticipated ruling by Pennsylvania’s highest court could limit what charges Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf could bring against Children & Youth Services caseworkers she has accused of neglect.
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Rolling along: Lebanon Valley Rail Trail set to celebrate 30th year in 2026
The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, initially planned as a five- to seven-year project when founded in 1996, is now approaching its 30th anniversary with completion expected in 2028, according to LVRT President John Wengert.
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Lebanon County DA’s office to investigate Children & Youth Services agency
Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf announced she is investigating county-employed child welfare caseworkers for allegedly returning children to abusers, while county commissioners defended them and cited complicated circumstances.
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Lebanon County budget proposal for 2026 reveals a $5 million-plus deficit
Lebanon County officials held week-long budget hearings last week, and face a deficit in 2026 of over $5 million.
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Early voting lags in Lebanon County ahead of Tuesday deadline
Lebanon County voters have until Tuesday to request mail-in ballots or vote early, but turnout remains low with just over 200 early voters compared to 5,000 in the 2024 presidential election.
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State Route 72 paving project comes in under bid, work to begin in spring 2026
Resurfacing of an 8-mile section of State Route 72 from the Lebanon County line to Rocherty Road running through Cornwall Borough and North and West Cornwall townships will begin in spring 2026.
