Fort Indiantown Gap is among the sites in Pennsylvania being studied for contamination by the PFAS class of chemicals, but Gap representatives say there is no cause for immediate concern.
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Election to fill Folmer state senate vacancy set for January 14, 2020
A special election to fill the 48th district state senate seat, vacated by the recent resignation of Mike Folmer, will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
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Backers favor another try at a Downtown Lebanon Business Improvement District
Though a decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in May invalidated Lebanon’s Business Improvement District, its supporters are vowing to move forward.
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Audit of Northern Lebanon SD mostly good, finds two areas need correction
A report by Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale identified a couple minor issues that have already been addressed.
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Drug that reduces opioid cravings to be made available for some at county jail
Here’s our report on yesterday’s Lebanon County Commissioners meeting.
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Prothonotary to hold Saturday walk-in passport application day
Applicants for a new passport will be able to file application on Saturday, September 21. No appointment necessary.
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State Sen. Mike Folmer resigns, vacancy to be filled with special election
Republican leaders in the Pennsylvania Senate announced this afternoon that State Senator Mike Folmer has resigned his office.
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AG charges State Sen. Mike Folmer with possession of child pornography
Late Tuesday night, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against Pennsylvania State Senator Mike Folmer including possession of child pornography.
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Lebanon Valley Conservancy needs volunteers to plant 1,000 trees this fall
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy, in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is seeking volunteers to help plant 1,000 trees in Lebanon County this fall.
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Jubilee Ministries gets spruce up, continues focus on prison ministry
The building and interior were recently freshened up to give shoppers at Lebanon’s Jubilee a better experience.
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[Photo Story] Farmers Market turns into forum with Meet the Candidates event
A local group hosted a Meet the Candidates evening at the Lebanon Farmers Market on Thursday night, giving the public a chance to hear from their potential representatives directly.
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Lebanon County residents given a license to kill… spotted lanternflies
The invasive insect native to southeast Asia has swarmed parts of the Lebanon County, putting some plant life in jeopardy.
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Qualified voters will be able to apply online for November absentee ballots
Starting next Monday, eligible Pennsylvanians will be able to apply online for absentee ballots.
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Court appoints Cedar Haven patient care watchdog at bankruptcy hearing
A Delaware bankruptcy court appointed a Patient Care Ombudsman and entered several orders designed to allow the former county home’s operator to conduct business as usual until the bankruptcy case is resolved.
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Commissioners recognize Tim Sheffey for ag preservation leadership
Here’s our report on yesterday’s Lebanon County Commissioners meeting.
