A federal appeals court has ruled that undated mail ballots cast in one 2021 election should be counted, but the opinion could have much bigger implications.
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Grand opening of Lebanon’s new City Hall, a return downtown after six decades
Lebanon’s city government is back in downtown after a nearly six decade absence.
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Lawmaker urges Pa. legislature to make it easier for attorney general to investigate police killings
State Sen. Art Haywood said his bill — inspired in part by the police killing of Christian Hall — would address the “appearance of bias” that erodes trust in law enforcement.
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County says primary election went off flawlessly; first vote under new director
Unlike Lancaster County and other areas of the state plagued with voting issues, the Primary Election in Lebanon County ran like a well-oiled machine.
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County’s juvenile detention capacity expanded through regional agreement
An ongoing shortage of available detention beds to house local juvenile offenders across Pennsylvania has prompted the county to take corrective action.
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Auditor General says Bethel Township must repay police pension funds
The Pennsylvania Auditor General says Lebanon County’s Bethel Township has an $879,361 police pension fund, even though it hasn’t had a police force since 2003.
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Syner Road bridge over Quittie to be replaced; detour may last all year
Replacement of a nearly 150-year-old bridge over the Quittapahilla Creek will begin this week in a project that may take through the end of the year.
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How Doug Mastriano built a grassroots movement in Pa. on election denial, Christianity, and Facebook
A middling fundraiser with little party support, Mastriano rose to the top of a crowded GOP field for Pennsylvania governor through candid chats about his extreme conservative views.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 23
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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North Lebanon supervisors establish procedures for sale of township property
The North Lebanon Township supervisors met Monday night to discuss newly adopted Municibid procedures, a newly awarded Marcellus Shale Grant, and various Park & Recreation Board recommendations.
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Lebanon County 2022 primary election results
Here are the results from the 2022 primary election, according to the latest summary data from the county.
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Poultry farmers, backyard birdwatchers can help stop the spread of avian flu
Deadly virus hasn’t been found among Lebanon County’s poultry population … yet.
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Pa. primary 2022: Doug Mastriano wins GOP nomination for governor, will face Democrat Josh Shapiro
Mastriano emerged from a crowded GOP field of nine candidates who have spent the last several months crisscrossing the state to rally support from party elites and the rank-and-file alike.
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Despite high vaccination rates among Pa. prisoners, some COVID restrictions remain in place
Incarcerated people and their advocates are asking the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to reconsider COVID-19 restrictions that affect quality of life.
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Pa.’s richest person has spent at least $18 million on the 2022 primary — mostly to influence one issue
Allies argue Jeff Yass is a single-issue donor who backs candidates who support alternatives to public schools. But critics contend he’s using weak campaign finance laws to peddle influence.
