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North Lebanon Township supervisors consider modifying walking trail specs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics including proposals for paving the Lenni Lenape walking trail, an updated public meeting procedure policy, and a revised fee schedule.
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You’re invited! A free virtual panel on the new Pa. budget and what it prioritizes
Join Spotlight PA July 26 for a free breakdown of Pa.’s multibillion-dollar budget and how it will impact you.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 18
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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New Pa. budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability
A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students who receive tuition assistance.
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In ‘rare’ move, judge agrees to Penn State’s request to seal entire case concerning search warrants involving student victims
A judge in Centre County has sealed an entire case at the request of Penn State, a rare move that potentially violates the right to open courts guaranteed by the state and U.S. Constitutions.
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Pa. court system says it’s not responsible for county judges banning opioid addiction medication
A federal lawsuit alleges the Pennsylvania court system discriminated against people with opioid use disorder, raising questions about who is responsible for decisions made by local judges.
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Justice for Gunner? Protesters say better police training would be a good start
About 100 marchers assembled in Downtown Lebanon on Wednesday to voice their unhappiness over the July 6 fatal shooting of Gunner, the 15 month-old dog shot to death by city officers.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve staff changes, advertise public hearings
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed upcoming public hearings, staffing changes, and more at Tuesday’s meeting.
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PennDOT to reconfigure merge of westbound I-78 into southbound I-81
PennDOT will be reconfiguring the merge of westbound I-78 into southbound I-81 in a project that will take place starting Wednesday evening, July 13, with completion expected by Thursday morning.
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Pennsylvania has a new child care tax credit. Here’s what you need to know.
People who care for two or more dependents will be able to claim up to $6,000 in child care expenses starting next year.
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Cornwall Borough Council hears concept plans from Byler Holdings, one including a nearly 800,000-square-foot warehouse
At the Cornwall Borough Council meeting Monday, Byler Holdings presented two conceptual scenarios for their property around the Cornwall quarry, both including over 700,000 sq. ft. in warehouse space.
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#JusticeForGunner protest planned Wednesday evening outside police HQ
The organizer of #JusticeForGunner hopes a lot of people show up outside police headquarters on Wednesday to protest a decision by police to kill the dog.
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5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s event on Pennsylvania’s flawed police hiring database
Panelists said legislative action and other accountability measures are needed to close loopholes left in the 2020 law that created Pennsylvania’s law enforcement hiring database.
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GoFundMe campaign launched to help family of slain dog with legal expenses
Money raised will help the Gunner’s family to heal, and to pay for legal costs as they explore action against city police.
