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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passports, concealed weapon permits for Lebanon Countians coming this weekend
Passport Acceptance Day, which is growing in popularity, is back this weekend. Lebanon County residents can also get or renew their concealed firearm permits on Saturday.
Lebanon County officials provide final update before Nov. 4 municipal election
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 4, Lebanon County election officials provide an update to the county’s election board at an Oct. 16 meeting.
Lebanon man creates farm scene on Liberty Bell for America250 celebration
Lebanon artist creates colorful farm scene to celebrate the county’s rich agricultural tradition and keep farmers in the forefront of our minds now and forever as part of the America250 celebration.
Lebanon County inks hazmat services agreement with Lancaster County
Lebanon County solidifies relationship with Lancaster County for hazmat services with three year-plus agreement deal.
Pa. & Lebanon Co. officials celebrate being top farmland preservation state
Pennsylvania, Lebanon County officials commemorate state being the national leader in farmland preservation during event at South Annville Township farm.
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.
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.
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.

















