Lebanon County residents are invited to a public meeting on Feb. 27 to discuss the county’s transportation plan for the next 20 years, as part of the ongoing update to the Long-Range Transportation Plan.
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Workforce Needs study recommends construction of Advanced Training Center
The first look at four recommendations for the possible construction of an Advanced Training Center in Lebanon County was revealed last week to County Commissioners during a workshop session.
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DOJ settlement will bring new protections for people with opioid use disorder in Pa. courts
Under the settlement, officials overseeing Pa.’s court system will encourage all county courts to adopt an anti-discrimination policy for opioid use disorder medications.
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Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro received $1,650 in event tickets and catering from prominent lobbyist Michael Brunelle, despite his ban on executive branch employees accepting such gifts.
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All county school districts closed; PennDOT reduces highway speed
Annville-Cleona, Cornwall-Lebanon, ELCO, Northern Lebanon, Lebanon, and Palmyra Area school districts are closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to snow. Our Lady of the Cross and the Lebanon County CTC are also closed.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 12
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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North Cornwall supervisors promote Justin Thompson to township manager
Following the retirement of former township manager Tom Long, the North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to promote public works director Justin Thompson to the position at its meeting Tuesday.
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Annville Twp. commissioners approve drop-off center rules, police substation
Annville Township’s Board of Commissioners discussed Drop-Off Center updates, approval for the police substation, and upcoming events on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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Lebanon city, Expo Center, & businesses seek millions in development grants
The Lebanon Valley Expo Center, the City of Lebanon, and two local businesses have applied to the commonwealth’s Office of Budget for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants to help fund Lebanon County projects.
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Funding and rail trail completion push S. 22nd Street bridge project to 2026 start
The replacement of the S. 22nd Street Bridge, initially planned for a 2024 start, is now expected to begin in 2026.
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Flawed claims fueled backlash against tool meant to improve voter roll accuracy
A Spotlight PA / Votebeat investigation found that flawed claims fueled a backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.
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Pa. could wipe out up to $400M in medical debt under proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro
Under a new Pennsylvania budget proposal, $4 million could potentially wipe out $400 million of medical debt for the state’s poorest citizens.
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Cornwall planning board seeks public comment on ‘Lake Resort’ amendment
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to distribute the Lake Resort Community Text Amendment, recently submitted by Cornwall Properties, to the public at its meeting Monday.
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Opinions vary on use of drop box for mail-in ballots in Lebanon County
Five residents shared their opinions on the county’s drop box, which had been used to gather mail-in ballots since 2020. LebTown also spoke with local state legislators about the issue.
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Ninkovich LLC seeks double transfer of license; Palmyra to hold Feb. 13 hearing
Palmyra Borough Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 to again consider a request for transferring a liquor license owned by Ninkovich LLC to 1 East Main Street.
