Outgoing Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said criticism of his COVID-19 business closure and waiver program were “right on the mark.”
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Pa. Republicans fight to prolong House majority and pass far-reaching constitutional amendments
Republicans could have a functional majority in the Pa. House until at least February and are considering using the advantage to pass major constitutional amendments.
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Cornwall council passes 2023 budget, joins regional comprehensive plan
The Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved the 2023 budget and unanimously agreed to join the Cornwall-Lebanon Regional Comprehensive Plan at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Health officials in Pa. face scrutiny over weak oversight of medical marijuana doctors
Echoing findings of a Spotlight PA investigation, an advisory board is questioning the rigor of telemedicine appointments for marijuana cards and advertising by marijuana businesses.
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Orthopedic sports medicine is Dr. Robert Gallo’s life, and he’s taken it to new levels
Growing up in South Lebanon, Bobby Gallo couldn’t comprehend a life without sports. But not even he could’ve imagined the path his life would take.
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Met-Ed owner FirstEnergy shares readiness steps in wake of grid attacks
In the wake of an apparent string of sabotage incidents at electrical substations across the country, local utility company Met-Ed shared its readiness measures for potential power grid attacks with LebTown.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 12
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Cost of Pennsylvania governor’s race sets new record amid ‘campaign finance arms race’
The $100 million total price tag, more than half of which was spent by Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, underscores the state’s notoriously weak campaign finance laws.
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With majority at stake, Pa. House Republicans file suit to block Democratic-scheduled special elections
If the courts side with Cutler, it would delay filling three empty, Democratic-leaning seats until at least March, with the May primary being the latest an election could be scheduled.
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Wolf administration seeks to finish off the Senate GOP’s languishing 2020 election inquiry
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans requested partial Social Security and driver’s license numbers as part of a yearslong attempt to audit the 2020 election.
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Almost 90% of rural Pennsylvania municipalities lack property upkeep rules
The lack of local maintenance codes can contribute to poor housing quality and less investment in areas, according to a study from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.
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Phillips will run with Bill Bering Jr. in bid for commissioner; Kuhn also to run again
Bill Bering, Jr. will run with incumbent Bob Phillips in the coming election for Lebanon County Commissioner. Bering, Phillips, and current commissioner Mike Kuhn have now all announced their intent to run in the Republican primary.
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Animal cruelty foes take aim at PA puppy mills, including some in Lebanon County
The report mentions illegal kennels in 38 Pennsylvania counties, but notes that nearly half of them are in just five counties: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York.
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2023 Master Watershed Steward program open for applications
The Lower Susquehanna regional 2023 Master Watershed Steward program is now open for applications.
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Pa.’s governor spends thousands on private law firms but won’t disclose why
The legal office of Pennsylvania’s governor won’t explain why it paid private law firms at least $367,500.
