A bill that would slightly reduce credit card ‘swipe fees’ is moving quickly through the Pa. legislature, but while merchants are on board, banks and credit card companies are not.
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Power outage affects 4,700 Met-Ed customers Sunday in Lebanon (Updated)
In a fourth major outage since Friday, June 7, about 4,800 Lebanon area residents lost power on Sunday, June 23. Little information is available at present.
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Lebanon County gaining traction as key freight corridor for movement of goods
The boom in e-commerce and the strategic positioning of Lebanon County’s interstates have led to a surge in the development of logistics parks, causing concerns over increased truck traffic and road maintenance needs.
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North Cornwall Township adopts regional police charter with unanimous vote
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt the intermunicipal charter agreement for a regionalized police force Tuesday.
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North Lebanon Township to hold public hearing on regional police charter
Monday, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing for the regional police charter.
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Thousands without power after turkey vulture apparently lands on breaker
Lebanon County’s power outage saga continues for a third week, with a turkey vulture and squirrel causing a circuit breaker malfunction at Met-Ed’s North Lebanon Substation, affecting approximately 4,700 customers.
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Lebanon County crime rates continue to drop, reflect state and nationwide trends
Despite a significant drop in overall crime in Lebanon County in 2023, mirroring state and national trends, District Attorney Pier Hess Graf reports that violent crime rates have either remained consistent or increased.
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Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
Advocates for legal cannabis say they’re closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.
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I-81 ramps at Fisher Avenue will be closed overnight this week for paving
The Fisher Avenue exit off Interstate 81 will be closed overnight this week while the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation mills and paves the ramps.
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Lebanon city recycling center will resume normal hours this week
The Recycling Drop Off Center operated at 14th and Lehman streets for Lebanon city residents will be back up and running at its full hours later this week.
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Lebanon County CTC faces mandates from state in nursing program closure
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center must meet certain criteria before ending its LPN program for adult learners.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Community rallies to clean up and protect historic Dinosaur Rock from graffiti
Community volunteers and Pennsylvania Game Commission officials prepare for the annual cleanup of Dinosaur Rock, following a surge in graffiti vandalism primarily by local youth.
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Bellegrove, Union Water Works fire companies move toward merger
Two rural fire companies in North Annville Township move toward a merger agreement due to sagging membership rolls and the high cost of doing business.
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Pennsylvania counties await state board’s decision on opioid settlement spending
A state oversight board is expected to reconsider a range of programs, including money for county coroners, initiatives connected to district attorney offices, and media campaigns.
