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.
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.
More local governments in Pa. would be able to tax more to cover fire, EMS costs under new bill
After about 150 Pennsylvania boroughs and townships were given the authority to raise higher fire and EMS taxes, a lawmaker wants to expand that power for more communities.
Jackson Twp. supervisors award bid for first phase of Wheatland Woods project
The first phase will include putting in walking paths and an access drive, redoing the parking lot, adding perimeter fencing, and clearing and grubbing the area. The township submitted a grant request for phase two.
Union Twp. supervisors raise pay for board members for first time in decades
Supervisor pay will increase from $1,875 to $3,145 per year, starting at the beginning of each seat’s next term.
Bethel Twp. supervisors approve waiver requests for various building projects
Bethel Township supervisors granted numerous waiver requests for building projects during their June 12 meeting.
36th annual Historic Old Annville Day makes debut on Lebanon Valley campus
Thousands of visitors stopped by Lebanon Valley College’s campus for the 36th annual Historic Old Annville Day on Saturday.
Swatara Township supervisors purchase replacement tractor and mower
The tractor and mower will cost about $151,000 and will replace the township’s 21-year-old equipment. The purchase is about $120,000 cheaper than the machinery they previously considered.
South Londonderry Township votes to switch from county tax collector service
Supervisors voted 2-1, with the no voter saying he wanted a faster way out of the contract if there was negative feedback from residents.
Palmyra Borough hears one-year update on Western Lebanon County Regional PD
One year since the Palmyra and Annville police departments merged into the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department, the force has responded to almost 9,000 calls and conducted over 2,000 traffic stops.
Millcreek Township accepts seal coat bid
At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a $109,635.30 bid from Martin Paving to apply a bituminous seal coat to multiple township roads.
South Annville Twp. approves snow sign ordinance, appoints new solicitor
At the June meeting, the supervisors appointed Colleen Gallo of Barley Snyder to succeed Steven Stine as the Zoning Hearing Board solicitor.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 16
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Williams re-convicted of 2014 drug-related murder, attempted murder
After a week-long trial, a Lebanon Count jury on Friday again convicted Eddie Lee Williams of murder and attempted murder for a 2014 drug dispute.
















