The cause of a devastating fire that leveled a Lebanon city recycling center remains unknown, although rumors that fireworks sparked the blaze are still running rampant in the community.
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Ethics panel closes investigation into former Pa. Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm
Storm agreed to two technical violations, closing out an inquiry she believes was instigated by political enemies as payback for her outspoken advocacy in high-profile cases.
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5 issues Pa. lawmakers will face when they return from summer break
Democratic and Republican lawmakers recently recessed until September without resolving key issues including election changes, cocktails to-go, lobbying reform, and more.
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Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged
Two Philadelphia addiction treatment facilities and their owners face criminal charges for allegedly sending illegal kickbacks to recovery homes and forcing patients into substandard care.
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Commissioners recertify handicap accessibility of polling places
Lebanon County commissioners approved Thursday the recertification of all 60 polling places as handicap accessible.
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Seeking justice for Maxwell Schollenberger, Lebanon County District Attorney brings in seasoned special prosecutor
Lebanon County’s top prosecutor is getting outside assistance in her bid to win a conviction in the brutal abuse and murder of a 12-year-old Lebanon boy.
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After contact tracing data breach, Pa. sidesteps scrutiny on proposed $34M contract
State lawmakers are calling into question whether the Department of Health should be jumping into another, more expensive contact tracing contract after a severe data breach with the last company.
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Redistricting reform in Pa. is dead for now, advocates say. So what’s next?
Anti-gerrymandering advocates are relying on promises from those in charge of drawing the state’s political maps to hold hearings and allow citizen input.
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Pennsylvania governor vetoes GOP-led election overhaul citing voter ID restrictions
Republican lawmakers are likely to use the constitutional amendment process to take the issue to the voters.
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Lebanon investigative firm involved in partisan Arizona election review
Local private investigation firm is part of partisan Arizona review of ballots cast in last November’s presidential election.
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Black Lives Matter protest planned for July 3 at county courthouse
Protesters say city officials haven’t made good on promises to supply local police with body cameras. The mayor says she’s working on it.
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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pennsylvania’s preemption nears its end
The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.
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City Council extends tax break for old Northwest Elementary, raises some fees
Fee increases for appeal hearings, possible tax break for buyer of old Northwest Elementary School highlight last night’s Lebanon City Council meeting.
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Sunday night fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries
Fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries. Company president says quick reopening of West Lebanon plant expected.
