The ruling was far from a total victory for residents and local officials who had, among other things, sought additional measures to protect children, older people, and those with disabilities.
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Meet Edward H. Krebs, Independent candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Ed Krebs hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and build consensus between parties.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 580 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 46% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 34% higher compared to 14 days ago.
100+ vaccines administered to predominantly Hispanic community members at La Placita event
Juntos de Lebanon, Union Community Care and Penn State REACH partnered for a local vaccination event on April 18, resulting in 113 people receiving the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.
Relief for child sex abuse survivors revived in Pa. Senate after Wolf administration error
The bill is advancing despite long-standing objections by some Republicans who believe such a change can only legally be made by amending the state constitution.
Meet Tim McMaster, Libertarian candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Tim McMaster hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and “make Harrisburg less powerful.”
Eagle Scout badge project honors Myerstown first responders
The completed memorial will display, on three sides, individual prayers honoring EMTs, firefighters and police. The fourth sides will include credit for Yoder and sponsor identifications.
100th BLM protest action to be held on Annville Town Square, April 24
The Annville Town Square Protesters for Racial Justice will hold the 100th Black Lives Matter protest action in the Annville Town Square from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.
Candidates’ Forum for PA 48th Senatorial District to be held Tuesday night via Zoom
Tuesday, April 20, the League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area will conduct a Candidates’ Forum for the PA 48th Senatorial District at 7 p.m.
Key GOP lawmaker eyes photo ID, signature matching as Pa. considers voting changes
Election officials were impressed by 10 state House oversight hearings, but it’s still unclear if lawmakers will embrace their recommendations.
Your guide to Pa.’s 2021 primary ballot questions
All Pennsylvania voters — including independents and minor-party members — will be asked to consider four ballot questions on May 18.
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.
















