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Lora Lebo takes to Facebook offering compassion for perpetrator, requests media focus on Lt. Lebo’s life well-lived
Lora Lebo has taken to Facebook offering forgiveness and compassion to the perpetrator, while asking media to focus on Lt. Lebo’s life well-lived.
Pa. election 2022: A guide to the primary race few voters are paying attention to
Pennsylvania’s race for lieutenant governor, which is separate from that for the top executive position, has more candidates than the gubernatorial field. Here’s a guide.
Solemn motorcade carries fallen cop home
A sunny spring day was the backdrop for a solemn procession as brother and sister officers escorted the late Lebanon Police Lieutenant William Lebo home on Saturday.
Lebanon County voters will have limited choices at the polls for May 17 primary
Local voters will have limited choices in the primary election on May 17, with more than one candidate vying for their party’s nomination in only a few areas.
Construction underway at new 911 Center in North Cornwall Township
Earthwork has begun at Lebanon County’s new $30 million 911 Center, slated to open in the summer of 2023.
Parents of teen shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA
The lawsuit alleges troopers used excessive force and that the State Police attempted to “thwart public oversight” of the December 2020 killing.
Lebanon City Council honors the late Richard A. Bleistine for his service
Lebanon City Council took time from its regular business Monday evening to honor the memory of former councilman Richard A. Beistine, who died in February.
Broken ‘compassionate release’ rules strand Pa.’s sickest prisoners as costs to taxpayers soar
There is bipartisan agreement that it’s too hard for people serving life in prison to get out when they are aging and ailing. But two proposals to change that face an uncertain future.
Ex-county detective, city police chief, hired as interim chief in Middletown
Former Lebanon City police chief and Lebanon County Detective Daniel Wright will become Middletown’s interim police chief starting April 4.
Pa. Republicans eye greater control over redistricting in response to new political maps
The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process and give the power to average Pennsylvanians.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 28
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
North Lebanon Township places restrictions on new solar & wind farms
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics solar and wind energy, paving project bids, and other business.
State Rep. Sue Helm decides not to seek reelection in the 104th legislative district
The 104th District currently covers a small portion of Lebanon County, although new district maps will shift the district entirely into Dauphin County.
Kim Maurer found guilty of first-degree murder for death of 12-year-old stepson
After six days of trial, a jury of seven women and five men needed only 45 minutes on Tuesday to convict 37-year-old Kimberly Maurer of first-degree murder and seven other charges resulting from the death of her 12-year-old stepson, Maxwell Shollenberger.