The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors’ regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. has been cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m.
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State budget impasse impacts local public schools, county government
While Lebanon County can currently maintain services through local tax revenue, its school districts face different levels of financial strain from the state budget impasse, with Lebanon School District warning of possible October funding shortfall.
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Jackson Township supervisors authorize start of work on data center ordinance
The supervisors want to establish guidelines to be referred to in the event that an organization submits a proposal for a data center.
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Bethel Twp. zoning hearing board denies proposed 5,000 solar panel farm array
Bethel Township officials deny proposed solar farm in the municipality during a Sept. 2 zoning hearing board session.
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Annville Free Library reports record attendance, requests funding bump
Annville Free Library seeks increased township funding from its current $28,000 annual contribution to cover rising operational costs amid growing program attendance and facility expansion.
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PA won’t take part in the national rush to redraw congressional maps
Politically motivated redistricting is in progress in Texas and California. Other states may follow suit, but Pennsylvania’s governor says he won’t.
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Former Lebanon attorney Harry Fenton killed while riding bicycle in Philadelphia
Former Lebanon lawyer Harry Fenton killed by hit & run driver while riding bicycle in Philadelphia.
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Help wanted: Lebanon County treasurer’s job to be filled by Governor Josh Shapiro
The help wanted sign is out for the position of Lebanon County treasurer following the resignation of the current treasurer, effective Sept. 26.
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Fort Indiantown Gap schedules dates for grenade training in September
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for the rest of September.
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Crop yields expected to be average, prices flat for Lebanon County farmers
Penn State Cooperative Extension’s annual Crop Tour in Lebanon County reveals 2025’s expected yields for corn and soybeans.
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Lebanon County officials to seek public input on new comprehensive plan
Public meetings will be held this fall to gather input from Lebanon countians concerning Lebanon County’s new comprehensive plan.
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PA lawmakers split on Uber’s proposal to fund public transit through ride fees
Uber wants Pa. lawmakers to officially classify its drivers as independent contractors, stripping them of certain rights.
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Ransomware attack targeting Pa. attorney general leads to case delays, takes down some critical internal systems
The attack has impaired many functions of the agency, as some staff and prosecutors remain unable to access archived emails, files, and more.
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Shapiro’s office pitches $49.9B compromise budget in bid to end 2-month impasse
Democrats support the proposal, which would increase Pennsylvania’s spending by 5% instead of the 8% Shapiro originally wanted.
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Lebanon County to pursue a hazmat agreement with Lancaster County
Lebanon County to explore entering into an agreement to provide hazmat services in Lancaster County.
