The civil lawsuit trial involving the fatal shooting of Richland resident Charity Thome in March 2020 that was to begin Monday, Jan. 29, has been postponed again.
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Proposed update to state gaming rules could offer relief to Pa.’s fire companies, nonprofits
Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed letting nonprofits accept credit and debit card payments for small games of chance, which is currently illegal.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin blames ‘human error’ for deletion of Pa. State Police records
The Office of Administration under Gov. Josh Shapiro accidentally deleted thousands of records including State Police evidence logs. Some records haven’t been recovered.
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Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.
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Mount Gretna residents raise water quality concerns with Gov. Dick board
Mount Gretna area residents aired their concerns about issues they believe could impact their water quality to the Governor Dick Park board of directors.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 22
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Kuhn & Phillips nix secure mail-in ballot drop box at county building entrance
Lebanon County residents will no longer be able to deliver their mail-in election ballots to a secure drop box outside the county municipal building in Lebanon, which had been available in the past seven elections since its introduction for the 2020 general election.
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Pa.’s broadband authority reverses position on key state law before new federal funding arrives
The Broadband Development Authority initially said it would waive a key section of the 2004 law that restricts publicly owned broadband networks. The agency reversed course after public comments.
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As snow falls, PennDOT lowers speed limits on I-81, I-83, & SR 322
In response to a now-arriving winter storm, PennDOT has imposed temporary speed limit reductions across the region, including on I-81, I-83, and Route 322.
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N. Lebanon Twp. supervisors advertise Emma Road bridge weight restrictions
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise Ordinance #1-2024 establishing weight restrictions on the Emma Road bridge at its meeting Monday.
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Utility shut-off protections in Pa. would be expanded to summer months under bill
The legislature must reauthorize a law that shields people from winter utility shut-offs before the end of the year. That’s spurred a debate between consumer advocates and utilities about additional protections.
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Rep. John Schlegel announces bid for re-election to state House in 101st district
Republican John Schlegel announced last week that he plans to seek re-election to the state House representing the 101st district in Lebanon County.
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Coleman Memorial Park trustees announce officers, events for 2024
Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees has elected officers for 2024, with David Funk returning as chairman for the second year.
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Relief for abuse survivors, other constitutional amendments halted in Pa.’s split legislature
Deep partisan differences are keeping proposals with bipartisan support from voters, including one that would give survivors of childhood sexual abuse a chance to sue their abusers.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 15
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
