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County readies for absentee changes, possible impact on presidential race
Lebanon County Commissioners were briefed Thursday on how statewide changes to absentee ballots could end up affecting when the state’s 2020 presidential vote is called.
The future of Myerstown is in the hands of the Myerstown Vitality Partnership
Myerstown has a new “MVP” – the community organization is preparing for an active 2020 following the state’s official recognization of it as a corporation.
City Council reluctantly votes to demolish pool at Coleman park
On Monday night, the Lebanon City Council voted to demolish the pool at Coleman Memorial Park.
Folmer pleads “not guilty” with trial date now set, additional charges added
Former state senator Michel Former will face additional child pornography charges at his February trial.
Lebanon City Council previews plan to demolish Gingrich Memorial Pool, expects vote Monday
On Thursday night, the Lebanon City Council announced that it was considering the demolition of the Gingrich Memorial Pool at Coleman’s Park.
City of Lebanon looks to update 30-year-old zoning ordinance
Single family to apartment conversions and the maximum number of pets in residences could be limited if Lebanon decides to replace 30-year-old zoning ordinance.
Lebanon is buying less wine and liquor from PLCB stores
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently released its 2018-2019 annual fiscal year report detailing Fine Wine & Good Spirits wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
With bill pending, local law enforcement supports giving municipal police radar
Local law enforcement officers support a pending bill to make municipal police eligible to use radar for speed limit enforcement, with the hopes of improving public safety.
What do local politicians and business owners say about minimum wage hike?
Lebanon County State Representatives Russ Diamond and Frank Ryan will likely end up voting against the bill, while potential State Senate candidates Dave Arnold and Michael Schroder both support it, although for different reasons.
Four-alarm fire destroys Ono Family Restaurant in overnight blaze
Ono Family Restaurant was destroyed in a four-alarm fire that began Friday night, Dec. 6, and continued into the early hours of Saturday morning.
County Commissioners approve preliminary 2020 budget
Lebanon County Commissioners approved the preliminary 2020 county budget at their meeting this week, a proposed budget of $86,810,931 that does not include a millage increase.