The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides seniors with four $6 checks between June 1 and September 30 to be used at local farmer’s markets.
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An obscure state law could blunt the impact of up to $1 billion in federal funding for Pennsylvania’s broadband expansion
Federal officials want the money to benefit publicly-owned networks, but Pa. law gives phone companies a “virtual veto.”
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Medical marijuana card company draws scrutiny for using unofficial Pa. doctor listing to attract patients
Doctors said the website highlights a larger problem: medical marijuana companies operate and advertise with impunity, while doctors are silenced.
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Pennsylvania’s highest court could give cities the go-ahead to craft their own gun laws
Three distinct suits are being appealed to the state’s highest court, all arguing that cities and municipalities in Pennsylvania should be allowed to pass their own gun laws.
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Fort Indiantown Gap to host multiple training exercises throughout June
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for June.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 30
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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County’s mandated recount of GOP Senate race to be held Wednesday
County officials will retabulate votes in the GOP primary race for US Senate on Wednesday, June 1, as part of a statewide automatic recount that was triggered by the margin between candidates Mehmet Oz and David McCormick falling below a 0.5% threshold.
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Gift ban, other good-government changes stall in Pa. despite promises from leadership
Good-government advocates argue that the legislature, swayed by donors and leadership, lacks the political will to rid itself of the perks of being in elected office.
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High-profile GOP primary losses could make passing Pa.’s next budget painful
Capitol insiders believe the poor primary performances of Harrisburg’s top budget negotiators could inspire frustrated Republicans to revolt during budget season.
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Memorial Day parade returns to Lebanon after 2-year hiatus
The Lebanon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies, cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns, is back for 2022.
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Annville draws the curtain on 30-year Memorial Day Parade tradition
Annville’s annual Memorial Day Parade, a 30-year tradition, has been discontinued.
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33rd annual Union Canal Days sees increased turnout
After being cancelled altogether in 2020 and having fewer attractions in 2021 due to COVID-19, the 33rd annual Union Canal Days saw larger turnout.
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Companies blanket Pa. with ads about how to get a medical marijuana card, but doctors are silenced
With millions of dollars at stake, certification businesses buy radio ads, dominate Google searches, and even offer Groupons. But if doctors do the same, they risk their license.
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Community groups to come together for Dinosaur Rock graffiti cleanup June 11
While it might sound like a combination out of fantasyland – Elephant Snot and Dinosaur Rock – these are the main ingredients for an upcoming coalition-driven cleanup of one of Lebanon County’s unique geological features.
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City Council approves three-year contract with Lebanon’s police union
At Monday’s first monthly meeting in the new downtown City Hall, Lebanon City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union representing city police officers.
