A state Senate proposal would move Pa.’s April 23 primary to an earlier date to avoid a conflict with Passover. But election administrators worry they won’t have enough time to pull it off.
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Inside Spotlight PA’s fight to unseal lobbyist communications with the legislature
The PA legislature says its communications with lobbyists should be secret. Spotlight PA is making a case that the state’s right-to-know law says otherwise.
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‘World of possibilities’ for students at Northern Lebanon Elementary School
Collaboration, technology, and enhanced security highlight North Lebanon School District’s new $55 million elementary school.
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Fire company and Lebanon City Council argue over money for $1.4m fire truck
Monday night’s Lebanon City Council meeting featured a sometimes heated dispute between the city and Rescue Hose Company No. 4 over the contribution of $650,000 of American Rescue Plan Act money toward the purchase of a new ladder truck for the northside fire company.
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Gristick’s Fresh Market: A new name for longtime staple that started as Zweier’s
Zweier’s FoodKart has been rebranded as Gristick’s Fresh Market, but the store retains the same ownership that it’s had since 1997.
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[Column] Why Pennsylvania’s construction jobs are more protected this Labor Day
“When everyone plays by the rules, all Pennsylvanians benefit.”
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 28
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Schott Pharma settles unfair labor complaint filed by laid-off employee
The layoffs of dozens of employees at the South Lebanon plant of Schott Pharma, a maker of pharmaceutical glassware, have resulted in the settlement of an unfair labor practice complaint one of the employees filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
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911 Center construction hits snag; supply chain issues delay delivery of critical part
While there is no interruption in delivery of emergency services to county residents, supply chain issues are delaying completion of the county’s new $30 million 911 Center.
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Gov. Shapiro refuses to intervene on Pa. police officer data disclosure
A coalition of newsrooms requested Pennsylvania’s database of police officers, but officials denied the info, citing safety concerns for undercover officers.
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The upcoming farm bill is poised to prioritize child care for the first time
The upcoming farm bill is poised to prioritize child care for the first time.
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Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
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North Lebanon Twp. supervisors approve ordinance update, discuss regional police
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to Ordinance #6-2023 updating the township’s code of ordinances.
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Lebanon County gas station gets federal funds for electric vehicle charging station
PennDOT has awarded $689,324 of federal funds to Love’s Travel Stops in Jonestown for the buildout of electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Trick-or-Treat in Lebanon County will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31
The Lebanon County Chiefs of Police Association and the City of Lebanon have announced that Trick-or-Treat will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
