Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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State Senator Dave Arnold dies from brain cancer at age 49
State Senator Dave Arnold died Sunday, Jan. 17, from brain cancer.
Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania
The state is set to lose a congressional seat. The representation of millions of people is on the line. And Republicans and Democrats will have to do what seems impossible — get along.
Angered by Pa. Supreme Court rulings, GOP moves to exert more control over judiciary branch
The majority party has made overhauling the courts a priority after a slew of unsuccessful litigation involving the administration of the 2020 election as well as the coronavirus pandemic.
Pa. GOP lawmakers want voters to give them the power to end governor’s emergency orders
The proposed constitutional amendment is the result of long-festering resentment against Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf over his actions to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Lebanon County launches online portal for essential worker vaccination signup
The Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services launched an online portal on Tuesday, Jan. 12, making vaccine registration more readily available to qualified individuals in Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C designations.
Pa. State Police resume tracking racial data during traffic stops in response to Spotlight PA report
The data is critical to detecting potential racial profiling, but the agency had quietly stopped collecting it in 2012.
Lebanon County Register of Wills Brian Craig announces run for reelection
Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Brian Craig, hopes to continue modernization efforts in the office that he was elected to in 2017.
New Pa. GOP leader pushes transparency reforms despite party’s past reluctance, obstruction
Sen. Jake Corman wants to enact new transparency measures to restore trust in the legislature. But skeptics counter that the GOP has for years allowed reform efforts to fail.
A Pa. Republican lawmaker who marched to the U.S. Capitol before the mob attack is facing calls to resign
There’s no indication that Mastriano himself participated in the attack.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts moving along, will be ‘long process’
Phase one of the three-phase vaccination plan, targeting critical care workers and others, is ongoing. When the vaccine will be available to the general population is unknown.
County commissioners discuss plans for $36 million 911 center in North Cornwall
County commissioners received their first look Thursday at the proposed designs for the county’s new $36.8 million 911 Emergency Services Center to be built in North Cornwall Township.
County elections chief rebuts “alarming discrepancy” alleged by Reps Ryan and Diamond; Diamond apparently satisfied
Lebanon County election director says concerns about election totals raised by Ryan and Diamond result from a misunderstanding of processes. Diamond seemed satisfied. Election audit underway.
James Capello announces run for Magisterial District Judge in the City of Lebanon
Capello announced his candidacy for the position that oversees five wards in the City of Lebanon ahead of the primary election on May 18.
















