A new bridge is coming to a road located in Bethel Township after supervisors learn the superstructure is the property of the local municipality.
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Local legislators oppose bill changing state’s definition of ‘marriage’
Although opposed by Lebanon County’s three members, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that could change the state’s legal definition of “marriage,” in effect recognizing same sex marriages.
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State Senate passes bill naming new bridge after late Lebanon County senator
A newly constructed bridge over the Swatara Creek will be named in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr. if Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the bill.
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Mixed reactions to state’s $47.6 billion budget: Wins and losses for both parties
Major goals for both Democrats and Republicans fell by the wayside in Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 15
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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COLA considers new rates, regulations for ‘consumptive use’ water customers
The City of Lebanon Authority may implement new regulations and rates for customers that use water and don’t return the same amount to COLA’s wastewater system.
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County officials say financial mental health crisis is looming across PA
County officials and others say there’s a lack of adequate funding for mental health services even after the governor approved the 2024-25 fiscal budget and increased funding by $20 million.
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South Annville supervisors will assist with Bachman Run restoration project
South Annville Township supervisors agreed to assist the Doc Fritchey chapter of Trout Unlimited with a permit application for its stream restoration project.
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Myerstown Borough Council okays PennDOT’s request for right-of-way
At the July 9 meeting, the council approved the settlement documents related to PennDOT’s right-of-way purchase as well as some seasonal items.
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S. Londonderry board discusses loan for new fire engine, advertises ordinances
At its July meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed the Campbelltown Fire Company fire engine loan and moved to advertise new ordinances.
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Bill benefiting police officers at Fort Indiantown Gap passes state Senate
The state Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to be Act 120 certified under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission.
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To certify election results on time, Pa. looks to set new deadlines for legal challenges
The legislation seeks to prevent delays in finalizing Pennsylvania’s electoral votes, as seen in 2022.
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Proposed bills could shift Pennsylvania’s public notices from print to digital
Pennsylvania township and borough associations want the legislature to let them publish public notices online, but lobbyists for newspapers say voters prefer the status quo.
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Cornwall Borough Council approves PRL and Rexmont Road subdivision plans
The Cornwall Borough Council approved the final plans for the PRL and Rexmont Road subdivisions at its meeting Monday.
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Proposed redevelopment of former Quentin Riding Club clears first hurdle
West Cornwall Township supervisors unanimously approved a conditional use application for a mixed-use project at the site of the former Quentin Riding Club at a special meeting Monday, July 1.
