The council did not take action on the department’s requests, and are instead waiting for the results of a regional fire study and information from the borough solicitor.
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PAM Health commits $5 million to Lebanon Valley College nursing program
PAM Health, a national healthcare leader that operates medical rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, wound care clinics, and outpatient physical therapy locations across the United States, has committed $5 million to name the nursing program at Lebanon Valley College.
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East Hanover Township begins 2026 budget discussions
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors began discussions of the 2026 budget at a special meeting Monday.
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Lebanon City Council addresses public safety, quality of life issues
Lebanon City Council on Monday night preliminarily passed a package of ordinances addressing various building and public safety matters.
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Lebanon County’s extension office benefits local residents in many ways
Penn State Cooperative Extension Service impacts the lives of nearly every Lebanon Countian on a daily basis.
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Lebanon County’s geological diversity stands out on new National Geologic Map
The city of Lebanon, along with regions to the east and west, is covered with a broad swatch of pink – the color indicative of sedimentary rocks dating to the Ordovician period.
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Mail-in ballots to be mailed in early October for November election
Election board take action on various items at Sept. 18 meeting in advance of Nov. 4 municipal election.
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DECD report: Local tourist spending down about 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
A state economic report shows Lebanon County was among four counties in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region to see declining tourist revenue in 2024, dropping $27.6 million from the previous year.
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Lebanon City Council receives farmers market update ahead of voting meeting
Lebanon Farmers Market owner Jared Mizrahi attended the Lebanon City Council’s pre-council meeting to give updates about his plans for the market, which include revitalization and events.
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Bethel Twp. questions insurance coverage for non-emergency events
Questions swirl around liability at non-fire company events in Bethel Township during Sept. 18 supervisors meeting.
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Lebanon County faces $5 million funding shortfall for one agency’s costs
Rising costs in one Lebanon County agency has caused a $5 million shortfall.
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Lebanon County Commissioners hire electrical contractor for municipal project
Renovations are set to begin at the Lebanon County municipal building following the hiring of an electrical contractor.
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Swatara Township grants solar farm conditional use, but future still uncertain
RWE Clean Energy secured conditional approval for a solar installation in Swatara Township but must either challenge Bethel Township’s rejection or modify plans that currently span both municipalities.
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Bethel Township officials question new transmission substation construction
Bethel Township officials investigate legality of new substation that they believe circumvents their permitting process.
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North Cornwall Township supervisors begin review of budget for 2026
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors began to review the drafted 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
