The state House of Representatives on May 8 passed House Resolution 251, co-sponsored by Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), designating May 2024 as ALSP Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
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Bridge cleaning is scheduled next week on I-81 and I-78 through Lebanon County
Motorists may encounter slow patches on interstate highways 81 and 78 through Lebanon County next week as PennDOT maintenance crews clean the structures.
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Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
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Bill to rename city post office for fallen Lebanon police officer is signed into law
The post office at 101 S. 8th St., Lebanon, has been renamed the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building in honor of a Lebanon city police officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
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Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
The governor’s $48.3 billion budget proposal includes $5.6 million to incentivize participation in a federal dairy risk management program.
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County MPO seeks public input on transportation improvement plans
Residents have until June 10 to comment on transportation improvement projects proposed by the Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization for the next four years as well as on transportation priorities for the next 20 years.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Dog park, splash pad in the works at city’s Coleman and Southwest parks
LebTown recently sat down with Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello and Community and Economic Development administrator Janelle Mendoff to discuss plans for the futures of Coleman Memorial Park and Southwest Park, the city’s two largest recreational sites.
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Farmers from across region come together to raise funds for Kendall family
The Wenger Foundation, inspired by a legacy of faith-based giving, has launched a $10,000 matching grant program to support the family of Bryan Kendall, a local farmer who died in an accident, raising over $25,000 so far (plus the matching grant).
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North Cornwall Township approves revised Meadow Lane Farms plan
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a revision to phase five of the land development plan for the Meadow Lanes Farm property at its meeting Tuesday.
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Conditional use hearing continued on development of former riding club
Quentin Associates, LLC, presented township supervisors Tuesday with its development plan for the entire tract of the former Quentin Riding Club at state routes 72 and 419.
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Annville Twp. commissioners welcome new solicitor, make routine approvals
The Annville Township Board of Commissioners welcomed solicitor Megan Ryland Tanner at its May meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Planning Commission receives PRL Industries subdivision plans
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission noted that it received the preliminary/final land development plan for PRL Industries at its Monday meeting.
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U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits Lebanon V.A. Medical Center on Tuesday
During his visit to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged the center’s exceptional patient care, honored four employees, and highlighted the VA’s initiatives to tackle veteran mental health issues.
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Pennsylvania child care centers struggle to survive amid staffing crisis
Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.
