Probation department detained, but could not hold, Santos due to “verbiage of the bail order” issued by Magisterial District Judge Aurelis Figueroa.
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Judicial Conduct Board unable to confirm or deny investigation into MDJ Figueroa
The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board is extremely limited in what it can say about any potential investigation.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 12
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Disputes over education spending, cash reserves emerge as Pa. budget deadline approaches
The Democratic-controlled state House passed a budget plan last week that includes a major boost to education spending. It faced immediate opposition from Republicans who control the state Senate.
A train safety bill inspired by the East Palestine derailment faces tough odds in the Pa. legislature
Rail safety legislation in Pennsylvania faces quiet resistance from the industry and its allies, who have questioned the legality of the proposed measure.
Jonestown Borough Council considers park improvement bid
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council opted to wait to act on a bid for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement project until either their next workshop or the July meeting.
Scott Buchle recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award for EMS service
Director for Penn State Health Life Lion, Scott Buchle, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lebanon County Ambulance Association.
Mayor names acting city fire chief Aaron “AJ” Sweitzer to take job permanently
Aaron “AJ” Sweitzer has been named fire chief for the City of Lebanon.
Lebanon fairgrounds, gem of the county, undergoes renovations
Considered to be the premier fairgrounds in Pennsylvania, visitors to the 2023 edition of the Lebanon Area Fair this July will notice some major upgrades to the grounds and facility.
Lebanon County Commissioners enact temporary burn ban starting on June 8
The Lebanon County Commissioners have implemented a temporary ban on open burning.
Order bans illegal use of xylazine while protecting veterinarian practitioners
Governor’s executive order bans illegal use of veterinarian drug while protecting animal practitioners.
Pa. officials spent $12.6M on private lawyers to fight challenge to state’s education funding
The legal battle, two state officials privately acknowledged, carries one of the highest price tags for outside lawyers in decades.
Rehab begins Monday on Route 422 bridge over Tulpehocken Creek
PennDOT plans to begin rehabilitation of the Route 422 bridge over Tulpehocken Creek on Monday, June 5.
Fort Indiantown Gap to host helicopter door gunnery, artillery training this month
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for the rest of June.
LCCD hosts annual legislative roundtable
The Lebanon County Conservation District hosted its annual legislative roundtable Friday, June 2.














