County and local officials presented the State of the County address to over 200 attendees on Wednesday at Lebanon Valley College.
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North Lebanon Township to take steps toward regional police formation
The North Lebanon Board of Supervisors agreed to direct special counsel Josele Cleary to prepare an ordinance forming a Lebanon County Regional Police Department, merging the North Lebanon and North Cornwall police, at its meeting Monday.
North Cornwall Twp. sees lion’s share of county growth, according to census data
Despite a county-wide slowdown in population growth, North Cornwall Township saw a 10.86% increase in residents from 2020 to 2023, the largest change in Lebanon County, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
June trial scheduled for West Cornwall couple charged with child sexual assault
The combined trial of two West Cornwall Township residents accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was in their care has been set for the week of June 20 in Lebanon County court.
History of ‘civilians in peace, soldiers in war’ preserved at FTIG military museum
The history of the Pennsylvania National Guard comes alive at the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Local Defense Group promotes vitality of Fort Indiantown Gap and the Lebanon Valley
The Local Defense Group works to promote the economic health of Fort Indiantown Gap and the strong relationship of the military installation within the local community in the Lebanon Valley.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Myerstown Borough Council approves 2024 paving contracts
Myerstown Borough Council awards Construction Master Services a $150,964.25 paving contract and approves a $24,818.10 surfacing treatment contract for Russell Corp. in a unanimous decision.
Lebanon County to hire first-ever social worker for public defender’s office
Lebanon County plans to hire its first-ever social worker for the public defender’s office to assist indigent clients in hopes of lowering recidivism rates.
Costs for Pa. prison system are soaring despite facility closures, putting officials in the hot seat
State prison officials want $300 million in additional taxpayer money in next year’s budget despite a declining population of incarcerated people and the closure of two facilities.
Palmyra man sentenced to 45 months in jail for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A District of Columbia federal judge on Friday, May 17, sentenced Palmyra resident Leo Brent “Zeeker” Bozell IV to three years and nine months in prison for his role in the violent Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
South Londonderry supervisors recognize National Police Week
At its May meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors announced a proclamation for the dedication of National Police Week and heard updates about the police intern program and 2023 audit.
Cornwall Borough Council hears resident concerns on code enforcements
The Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from residents regarding code violation enforcement notices at its meeting Monday, May 13.
West Cornwall Twp.’s purchase of West Main Street property nears settlement
West Cornwall Township’s purchase of a historic property on Main Street in Quentin is on schedule for settlement on Thursday, May 23.
N. Annville Twp. chairman steps down for health reasons after 10 years of service
The chairman of the North Annville Township supervisors retired at the end of the municipality’s monthly meeting on Monday.