After two days of testimony and evidence and 3 1/2 hours of deliberation, a Lebanon County jury found Juan Delgado guilty of premeditated first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch.
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WEPA center opens new healthcare classrooms in downtown Lebanon
WEPA Empowerment Center in downtown Lebanon held a grand opening ceremony and gave tours of the new healthcare training center on Wednesday.
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Work on 2-mile addition to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail begins in 2025
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, work on a 2-mile section of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail will begin in 2025.
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Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
Borough council members said they are reluctant to raise taxes, but they don’t see much more in the budget they can cut. At $601,000, the budget shortfall will translate to an additional $18 per month for the average homeowner.
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North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisor unanimously agreed to approve the first phase, or 29 lots, of the Hearthside Estates final land development plan at its meeting Monday.
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Lebanon Transit introduces former CFO as authority’s new executive director
Lebanon Transit introduced its new executive director at the Oct. 30 meeting of the agency’s board of directors.
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South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
The 2025 South Annville Township budget will be voted on in December following last-minute updates made at the November meeting.
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Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
The Annville Free Library is searching for a new library director after Dylan Fye’s resignation, with his last day set for Tuesday, Nov. 26.
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Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
Pennsylvania lawmakers did not vote on a proposal that would let the state’s nonprofits accept cashless payments for raffle ticket sales.
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Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
Prosecutors say Juan Delgado murdered Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch, due to a family feud. Defense attorney claims someone else was the shooter.
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Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
Lebanon County election officials conducted two state-mandated requirements for the Nov. election, including an audit and a recount for the contested U.S. Senate race.
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Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
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Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
Bethel Township supervisors had a productive November monthly meeting, including approval to conduct a speed traffic study and the announcement of public review for the 2025 budget.
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Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
Donna Simpson, Pennsylvania Warhorse founder and executive director, said they wanted to let people know about their new location at 1709 N. State Route 934 and the services they offer.
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Millcreek Township takes steps toward new property maintenance code
Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to direct the solicitor to begin work on an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) at its meeting Wednesday.
