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Lebanon County Commissioners debate mail-in box accessibility
After lengthy discussion, the commissioners voted along party lines, 2-1, to limit access to the box to regular business hours.
Board member sues powerful Hershey School, claims he’s being denied financial records
A director and alumnus of America’s wealthiest boarding school claims he had to sue the institution to see how it spends the funding it receives from sales of Hershey bars and Reese’s Pieces.
LebTown is looking for a producer
LebTown is on the hunt for a part-time producer to join our team.
Pa. ‘pauses’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after blood clotting reports
The preventative measure is intended to give federal regulators time to scrutinize the rare complication, which has been identified in six cases so far in the U.S.
You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on how to fight back against misinformation in Pa.
A free reader Q&A by Spotlight PA on how partisan groups are masquerading as local news and eroding trust in journalism in Pa.
North Lebanon Twp. officials pursue Lions Lake improvements via state grant
After nearly 25 years of daily use by local residents and exposure to the elements, Lions Lake Park is due for a much-needed facelift.
Meet Chris Gebhard, Republican candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Christopher Gebhard hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and lead fight to curtail governor’s power.
Major Pennsylvania state contractor accused of fleecing employees to pump up profits
The State College-based construction and paving company has been paid more than $1.7 billion for state projects.
Pa. lawmaker wants to compel Wolf administration to release details of wasted COVID-19 vaccine doses
The state Department of Health denied a public records request from Spotlight PA, citing a decades-old law that it has frequently used to shield the public from scrutinizing its pandemic response.
Following tough 2020, Lebanon Mayor Capello still upbeat about state of city
The unprecedented year that was 2020 was a central theme throughout Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello’s State of the City Address, the 11th of her administration, presented over Zoom on Wednesday, April 7, to Community of Lebanon Association members and their guests.
Here’s the Gap training schedule for the rest of April
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for April.
Curve realignment on Colebrook Road begins Thursday
According to PennDOT, the section of Route 241 in North Cornwall and West Cornwall townships will be closed so a contractor can realign an S-curve.
County, VA Center announce new vaccine availability for Phase 1A and 1B citizens and veterans
Over 4,000 new 1A and 1B vaccine appointments were made available at the start of the week. Veterans, their spouses, and their caregivers are also eligible for vaccination at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.