Sewers, roads, and finances – staples of municipal meeting agendas – took a back seat at the Aug. 14 council meeting as Cornwall Borough honored police Officer Adrian Cann for rescuing an 80-year-old man trapped in a burning vehicle on July 1.
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A plan to stop diverting road dollars to Pa. State Police could be a final piece of this year’s budget
Pennsylvania gives millions of dollars meant for road and bridge repairs to the State Police each year. Lawmakers are weighing how to end those transfers.
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5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s event on holding local Pennsylvania officials accountable
Local government officials, whether elected or appointed, shape residents’ lives in a range of ways. Here’s how to become involved in your municipality and what to do when problems arise.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 14
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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South Annville Township supervisors approve Carmany Place development
At Wednesday’s meeting, South Annville Township’s Board of Supervisors concluded the conditional use application hearing for Carmany Place Apartments’ residential development project and tentatively approved the plans.
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How a recent court ruling could put the brakes on water and sewer privatization in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court found a state commission should not have approved the sale of a municipal sewer system to a private company.
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South Londonderry Township formalizes police department internship program
South Londonderry Township supervisors approve an agreement to govern internships within the police department.
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Three local nonprofit organizations to receive major gifts through local estate
Nearly $1.8 million will be donated to three organizations thanks to funding bequeathed by a Lebanon County resident.
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A year later: What has happened since Gunner was killed by city police officers?
A year after Lebanon city police fatally shot Gunner, a German shepherd/Labrador retriever mix, the police have received specialized animal handling training, but the dog’s owner has not pursued a promised legal claim against the city.
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5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s ‘Lost in Transition’ investigation about Pa.’s struggling mortgage assistance program
Thousands of homeowners are stuck in the middle as the state struggles to overhaul the troubled program.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 7
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Bridge inspections scheduled along Route 72, Route 322 this week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be conducting inspections on multiple bridges in Lebanon County this week, according to a press release from the agency.
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Commissioners offer support for greater broadband access throughout county
The county commissioners formally adopted a letter in support of greater broadband access throughout Lebanon County at its latest meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3.
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Lebanon County launches process to craft new 10-year comprehensive plan
What kind of quality of life does Lebanon County want in 2035?
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Property tax and rent rebate program will soon serve more older Pennsylvanians
The rebate program had not seen a full update since 2006 despite repeated bipartisan efforts to stem enrollment declines.
