Blame Congress for the absence of full-bodied, creamy whole milk from school cafeterias. Now, lobbyists for the milk industry are pushing to bring it back.
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South Londonderry supervisors continue work on revised zoning ordinance
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed an ongoing revision to the zoning ordinance, as well as other routine business.
City of Lebanon releases street repaving schedule for the rest of the summer
The City of Lebanon has been in the midst of an years-long effort to repave its busiest streets since 2019, and this summer is once again seeing a surge in motorist frustration with the third of four phases underway.
Lebanon County introduces text-to-911 emergency service
Lebanon County now offers text messaging capabilities in certain emergency situations.
Cornwall Borough Council gathers in meeting room for first time in over a year
Monday, the Cornwall Borough Council held its monthly meeting in the municipal building’s meeting room for the first time in over a year.
Lebanon Valley Chamber to host state treasurer at annual breakfast at the fair
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will headline the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Breakfast at the Fair event, slated for Tuesday, July 25, at the Lebanon Area Fair.
Why some say an effort to fix Pa.’s outdated probation law does more harm than good
Pennsylvania’s probation system can trap people in yearslong cycles of monitoring and incarceration for noncriminal violations.
West Lebanon Twp. seeks applications for commissioner amid board turnover
Amidst a flurry of changes, West Lebanon Township is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Commissioners.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Commissioners discuss park concerns, approve change order for 911 Center
In their recent meeting, county commissioners discussed needed repairs and improvements at Monument Park, approved change orders for the county’s new 911 Center costing just under $119,733, and honored Anna Devine for her 36 years of service with the county.
Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo
The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.
Jonestown Borough postpones park improvement project until spring 2024
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to reject the $120,899 bid from Construction Master Services for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement.
After Shapiro reverses position on school vouchers, Pa. House passes a budget and Senate cries foul
The PA House has passed a budget plan, after Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged to veto a private school voucher program. Senate Republicans say it’s a betrayal.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro says he will scrap school vouchers in end-run on Senate Republicans
School choice vouchers will be cut from the Pennsylvania budget in a new plan under negotiation with Democrats.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.














