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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority provides nesting boxes for kestrels
Kestrels are hatching in nesting boxes located throughout the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority.
Lebanon County Commissioners approve loan for Jonestown orchard purchase
The Lebanon County Commissioners approved a next generation farm loan for a Jonestown-area orchard among other actions at their June 5 meeting.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 9
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Why Lebanon locals say bologna differently than the rest of America
Creators and appreciators of Lebanon’s signature all-beef deli meat say it’s pronounced differently than “the pink stuff” is.
North Cornwall Twp. pays off fire engine
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to pay off the remaining balance of $252,455.88 on a fire engine, using general reserve funds that will be gradually repaid from the fire services fund.
Jonestown Borough Council weighs new rules to curb park misconduct
Public sexual conduct is already illegal, but council members said explicitly prohibiting it through an updated ordinance could cover the borough if anything happens.
Gebhard skill games bill opposed by lobbyists and local amusement company
State Senator Chris Gebhard responds to critics of his proposal to tax popular “skill games” at 35%, saying he’s open to compromise.
Jackson Twp. hears public comments against warehouse development
Four people spoke up during the meeting to say they did not want the warehouses to be built on South Ramona Road, citing the farmland, property values, road conditions, and nearby wildlife.
Developer given July deadline to fix flooding issues at Cornwall subdivision
Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission heard from residents Monday that excess stormwater runoff from the Rexmont Road subdivision has continued since concerns were voiced last month.
Bellegrove’s fire carnival in N. Annville Twp. is a time-honored family tradition
The fire carnival in Bellegrove is a community homecoming for many and a tradition that has stood the test of time.
Cyber charter reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pa. Senate
At least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics.
New performance assessments for Pa. elder abuse agencies will mask ongoing failures, critics fear
The Shapiro administration made the change as older adults continue to die in alarming numbers while under the care of the system.
City of Lebanon Authority investigates material of customers’ water lines
The City of Lebanon Authority needs to confirm the pipe material carrying water from the curb stops at the street into your property—whether single-family home, multi-family dwelling, or commercial building.
Heidelberg Township supervisors obtain deed to parcel, prepare for building reno
May’s supervisor meeting featured updates on the township building’s renovation project, the burning ordinance, a neighbor dispute, and more.














