Two City of Lebanon recreational projects are getting closer to completion, and city council will soon be considering next year’s budget.
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County America250 Commission plans for Semiquincentennial celebrations
While 2026 is over a year away, Lebanon County’s America250 Commission is already hard at work planning for the Declaration of Independence’s 250th birthday.
Private school vouchers opposed by more than half of Pa. voters, poll shows
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has thrown his support behind private school vouchers, but most voters aren’t on the same page.
Supreme Court rejects challenge by GOP lawmakers to voter registration order
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge from Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania to a Biden administration executive order that is intended to boost voter registration.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 7
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Jonestown Borough Council uses ARPA funding for crosswalk lights, excavating
There will be four sets of crosswalk lights at the square, one set at King and Market Street, and one set at Broad and Market Street.
Mailed ballots coming this week to Lebanon County voters
Lebanon County Commissioners received an impromptu update on the upcoming Presidential Election, take action on numerous agenda items.
North Cornwall solicits feedback on 22nd Street bridge replacement
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Wilson Associates on the 22nd Street bridge replacement at its meeting Oct. 1.
Pennsylvanians have the most trust in local election results, poll shows
Voting experts were encouraged by the poll’s finding that voter confidence is strongest at the county level, which is where elections are actually run in Pennsylvania.
Bethel Twp. supervisors approve four solar farms for two land parcels
Bethel Township supervisors approved applications for four solar farms on two land parcels near Northern Lebanon High School during a public hearing on Oct. 2.
Fall, winter trout stocking begins this week, Quittie and Stoever’s are on the list
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission this week began stocking 118 stream sections and lakes with approximately 116,500 adult, hatchery-raised adult rainbow, brown, and brook trout.
Annville Township leases 30 parking spaces to Lebanon Valley College
Residents should also look out for an updated sewer bill format.
Farmer support could lead Pennsylvania to lift its near-total ban on Sunday hunting
Sunday hunting has long been a cultural debate in Pennsylvania, but it’s closer to becoming a reality after a state House committee this week advanced a Senate bill to lift the near-total ban.
Lebanon County’s hotel tax grant earns over $5.6 million the past seven years
LebTown reviewed hotel tax grant program receipts and expenditures for Lebanon County from 2017-2023, learning the county spent more than it received during those seven years.
East Hanover supervisors plan for hearing on zoning amendments
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors heard public comment regarding the township’s revised Comprehensive Plan at its meeting Monday.