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PennDOT announces diesel fuel cleanup Wednesday on I-78 near Lickdale Road
PennDOT announced that a soil remediation is planned for Wednesday, July 2, on westbound Interstate 78 in Lebanon County to clean up a diesel fuel spill from a truck crash.
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Palmyra council pauses proposed skill games ordinance to work on solution
Palmyra Borough Council took no action Tuesday on a proposed electronic skill games regulation ordinance after council member Marcus Riddell withdrew his motion.
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East Hanover Township considers speed studies on several roads
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors heard an update Monday on several roads in the township that are under consideration for speed studies.
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Constable gets six months probation for leaving loaded gun in court restroom
James Drahovsky, a Lebanon city constable for 32 years, was sentenced to six months of probation and a $100 fine on Wednesday, June 25, for leaving his loaded handgun in a public court building’s unlocked lobby restroom last August.
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Lebanon City Council honors longtime crossing guard at short monthly meeting
On Monday night, Lebanon City Council honored longtime school crossing guard Raymond Kohr, who recently passed away after 25 years of service to city school children.
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Lebanon County CTC board to update 1964 articles of agreement
At the Lebanon County CTC’s Joint Operating Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the board discussed ongoing efforts to reevaluate the organization’s Articles of Agreement.
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Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says
Poor school districts are leaning heavily on less-rigorous emergency certifications to fill teaching gaps, a Penn State report found.
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GOP leaders accused of pressuring lobbyists to drop client in skill game fight
In a rare public rift, powerful skill games operator Pace-O-Matic is accusing the Pa. Senate of forcing lobbyists to drop them as a client.
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Mount Gretna’s Soldiers Field and walking bridge dedicated to veterans
Officials dedicate Soldiers Field at Mount Gretna and new bridge, which honors Pennsylvania National Guardsmen.
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LebTown exclusive: WellSpan grant helps launch Lebanon County housing collab
Three Lebanon County organizations form housing collaborative to address countywide housing needs through a $750,000 WellSpan grant, focusing on both immediate assistance and long-term solutions.
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Lebanon County Commissioners approve budgets for three social agencies
Budgets for three social service agencies were approved by the Lebanon County Commissioners at their June 19 meeting.
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Lebanon city hosts largest Pride yet with increased security, community support
Sunday’s downtown Lebanon Pride celebration, among the most well-attended of its kind in Lebanon, took place with the support of local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits.
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Bethel Twp. delays required sidewalk until Esther’s property is re-developed
The Bethel Township Planning Commission considered and acted upon numerous construction projects at their June 17 meeting.
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North Lebanon Township approves Sheetz curbing request
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a waiver for curbing on a portion of Long Lane for the Sheetz planned for the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane.
