A New York City design firm has been hired to refurbish the public areas of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, but no one will say who is managing the project, raising money for it, or exactly who is paying for it.
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Equestrian therapy facility wins special exception approval with conditions
A special exception for an equestrian therapy facility for veterans on a portion of the former Quentin Riding Club was approved with several conditions by the West Cornwall Township zoning hearing board Tuesday.
Gov. Shapiro proposes state-based cap-and-trade program
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes a state-based alternative to a cap-and-trade program and a boost to renewable energy standards, marking a shift from his predecessor’s approach to climate change.
North Lebanon Township supervisors award 2024 paving project to low bidder
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to award the 2024 paving project to Pennsy Supply at its Monday meeting.
Annville company outfits Lebanon County’s new 911 mobile comms ops unit
Lebanon County’s Department of Emergency Services is set to have a mobile command center, converted from a recreational vehicle by Annville-based 911 Rapid Response, operational later this year.
140-year-old sentry statue to be renovated during restoration project
A local cemetery association seeks financial support from the public for restoration of its Civil War Sentry monument. The project is expected to cost $120,000 with the work to be performed later this year.
Lebanon County prepares to send mail-in ballots next week for April primary
County election officials are nearly prepared for Pennsylvania’s Primary Election on April 23.
Lebanon Valley Chamber seeks nominees for annual ‘Beyond the Call’ award
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the annual General Frank Smoker “Beyond the Call” Award.
Pa. election 2024: How much the Democratic and Republican attorney general candidates have raised
The Republican attorney general candidate who received his party’s nod has a small fundraising advantage over his opponent, while Democratic donors have yet to coalesce around one of the five candidates.
Resurfacing to begin in Jackson and S. Lebanon townships, Richland Borough
A $3.9 million resurfacing project on Race Street and State Drive is set to get underway on Monday, April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced.
VA’s Indiantown Gap National Cemetery announces 3-year, 27-acre expansion
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is set to expand by 27 acres, in a project the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says will meet the growing needs of veterans and their families in south-central Pennsylvania.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 18
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon County’s population growth rate declined over the last few years
Lebanon County is no longer towards the front of the pack when it comes to population growth across the state, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis
Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.
South Annville Township supervisors table various project agenda items
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors March meeting featured an unusually brief agenda after nearly all items for consideration were tabled for next month.
















