Pennsylvania, Lebanon County officials commemorate state being the national leader in farmland preservation during event at South Annville Township farm.
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Lebanon County launches initiative to help non-violent criminals get treatment
Lebanon County officials announced Wednesday a law enforcement treatment initiative that diverts non-violent offenders with mental health or substance abuse issues into treatment programs rather than jail, making it the 34th Pennsylvania county to adopt the program.
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Lebanon County municipal officials gather for 110th annual convention
Municipal government officials from around Lebanon County attended their 110th annual convention to learn about issues impacting the Lebanon Valley.
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Lebanon County celebrates unveiling of local mosaic for 250th anniversary
The county’s mosaic for the 250th anniversary celebration next July 4th was revealed on Tuesday at a ceremony held at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds.
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Lebanon County DA defends bypassing purchasing dept. for office supplies, more
Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf defended shipping county credit card purchases to her home address and bypassing the county purchasing agent while paying sales tax on some items, maintaining all purchases including clothing and groceries were for legitimate office use despite potential policy violations.
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County Commissioners raise breast cancer awareness with proclamation
Commissioners issue proclamation, take other actions for aging agency at their Oct. 2 meeting.
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Lebanon County’s geological diversity stands out on new National Geologic Map
The city of Lebanon, along with regions to the east and west, is covered with a broad swatch of pink – the color indicative of sedimentary rocks dating to the Ordovician period.
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Mail-in ballots to be mailed in early October for November election
Election board take action on various items at Sept. 18 meeting in advance of Nov. 4 municipal election.
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DECD report: Local tourist spending down about 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
A state economic report shows Lebanon County was among four counties in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region to see declining tourist revenue in 2024, dropping $27.6 million from the previous year.
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Lebanon County faces $5 million funding shortfall for one agency’s costs
Rising costs in one Lebanon County agency has caused a $5 million shortfall.
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Lebanon County Commissioners hire electrical contractor for municipal project
Renovations are set to begin at the Lebanon County municipal building following the hiring of an electrical contractor.
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PennDOT District 8 tells local planners: No new projects until next transport bill
PennDOT District 8 plans to focus on projects approved in the county’s current Transportation Improvement Project rather than taking on any new ones in the immediate future.
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Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, municipal building receive construction funding
Two separate construction projects were among numerous approvals of the Lebanon County Commissioners at their Sept. 4 meeting.
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State budget impasse impacts local public schools, county government
While Lebanon County can currently maintain services through local tax revenue, its school districts face different levels of financial strain from the state budget impasse, with Lebanon School District warning of possible October funding shortfall.
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Help wanted: Lebanon County treasurer’s job to be filled by Governor Josh Shapiro
The help wanted sign is out for the position of Lebanon County treasurer following the resignation of the current treasurer, effective Sept. 26.
