As part of Spotlight PA’s extensive coverage, the outlet is taking a hard look at how Pennsylvania elected officials have used their power in the past to manipulate their districts for political gain.
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Suspended North Cornwall cop released from prison pending trial
Joseph Fischer, who has been on the North Cornwall Township police force since 2002, has been suspended without pay, and faces a trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
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First responders’ commitment to Lebanon County is thick as a brick
Through the brick project, the organizers hope to raise as much money as they can for the funding of the First Responders’ Memorial, shooting for as much as $120,000 of the estimated $175,000 to $200,000 total cost.
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Counties will again be unable to process mail ballots early during Pa.’s primary election
While a municipal primary typically sees low turnout, election officials said they can’t predict how many voters will take advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail voting law.
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New coronavirus grants for small Pa. businesses aim for inclusivity, but can’t track success
Applications open next month for $145 million in state grants for small hospitality businesses, with a significant change by lawmakers intended to make the money is more accessible to people of color.
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Voters may never again get to choose Pa.’s lieutenant governor candidates
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow a gubernatorial candidate to choose their running mate after the spring primary, much like the presidential race.
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Aurelis Figueroa announces run for Magisterial District Judge in Lebanon
Figueroa’s professional experience includes construction drafting and project management and work as a a real estate agent and mobile notary public, among a number of other community-oriented positions.
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Open burning, old records, finances, highlight Lebanon City Council meeting
Outdoor burning at public demonstrations and the destruction of old city records were the main items on a short agenda at Lebanon City Council’s Feb. 22 monthly meeting, held remotely via Zoom.
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Spotlight PA, Inquirer sue to unseal records in ex-Democratic state lawmaker’s embezzlement case
The organizations asked a federal court to unseal records related to the conviction of former state Rep. Leslie Acosta of Philadelphia, arguing there is a high burden for restricting that access.
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Whodunnit? Mystery novelist Barbara Neely did – very, very well in fact
Neely was one of the greatest mystery authors of our time. But because few details exist, her time in Lebanon is shrouded in mystery.
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$8.5 million in rent relief is (almost) on the way for Lebanon County
County commissioners learned Thursday that Lebanon County is slated to receive nearly $8.5 million in rental relief for residents unable to pay their housing bills due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pet of the Week: Lucky
This week’s pet is Lucky, owned by Jacqueline and Juan Maldonado.
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Drier days ahead for the Lebanon Valley
While this week is busy with another storm forecast for Thursday, it appears that the coming weeks and months will continue a weather pattern that’s been present since the fall for Lebanon County — drier-than-normal conditions.
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Is Lebanon County’s current water supply adequate?
For now, water levels for the City of Lebanon Authority, which provides water to 20,000 customers in central Lebanon County, are at normal levels, according to Jon Beers, Executive Director, City of Lebanon Authority.
