Pa. lawmakers have a lot of work left before a state budget is finalized. They have only a week until construction closes the state House for the winter.
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Jonestown Borough Council to consider new bids for playground project
The Jonestown Borough Council heard the new set of bids for the playground improvement project at the George H. Kaufman Community Park Tuesday. They opted to consider the bids and make a decision next month.
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Planning commission advances zoning change fast-tracked for PRL Industries
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to pass on an ordinance to the council allowing manufacturing use in general industrial (GI) districts.
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Pumpkin season is over, but their use continues through the fall
Pumpkin season may be over, but their use continues long into the fall.
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The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Coleman Memorial Park invites public to opening of disc golf course on Dec. 9
Coleman Memorial Park Trustees and Friends of Coleman Memorial Park invite the public to join them on Saturday, Dec. 9, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lebanon Federal Credit Union Disc Golf Course at Coleman Park.
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New Pa. House rules have not had intended impact, insiders say
The state House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is because of a slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.
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Blotter: PFA order violations, unsworn falsification to authorities, loitering
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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State bills seek to implement OSHA standards at municipal level
Two state legislative bills aim to extend OSHA-like health and safety standards to public sector employees, facing opposition from municipal associations due to potential unfunded mandates, but receiving support from labor organizations and educators for potentially improving workplace safety.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 4
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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One year in, this is where Josh Shapiro stands on key promises
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has gotten a slow start on key goals like a minimum wage increase and corporate tax cuts. The GOP-controlled state Senate has been his biggest roadblock.
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Court ruling on undated ballots brings confusion as Pa. counties certify November election results
A federal judge has ruled that Pennsylvania counties should accept undated and misdated mail ballots, but some consider the decision “prospective.”
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DA releases images of Nov. 7 high-speed chase and surrender of armed suspect
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf has released images of the Nov. 7 high-speed, wrong-way chase that resulted in a collision and injured a passing motorist before ending when police fired shots at the suspect.
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Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.
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Quittie restoration at 22nd Street is complete, but won’t look ugly for long
Those involved with the project are confident that the Quittie will soon be green and in a few years will look almost like it did when the area’s early settlers first laid eyes on it.
