PennDOT will close one lane of westbound Interstate 78 in Bethel Township next week to remediate soil contaminated by a diesel fuel spill.
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Plan for redevelopment of Quentin Riding Club, including Wawa, is moving forward
The subdivision/land development plan for the former Quentin Riding Club at the intersection of state routes 72 and 419 in Quentin could come before supervisors at their July meeting.
North Lebanon Township to turn over water mains to City of Lebanon Authority
North Lebanon Township has begun the process of dedicating almost 12 miles of water mains and service lines to the City of Lebanon Authority (CoLA), a process that will take several months to complete.
Cornwall Borough Council continues discussion on broadcasting meetings
Though no decisions were made, Cornwall Borough Council continued discussions on the use of Zoom or another platform to broadcast meetings during its monthly meeting Monday.
Minimum wage would be $15 in big counties, $12 in smaller ones like Lebanon under bill passed by House
The proposal is designed to appeal to Republican senators, and comes after Pa. Democrats unsuccessfully tried for years to pass a statewide $15 minimum wage
PennDOT: Detour for replacement of Rt. 501 bridge over Tulpehocken begins 6/23
PennDOT announces a 119-day detour beginning June 23 for the Route 501 bridge reconstruction in Myerstown Borough.
North Annville Township supervisors pass private solar ordinance
North Annville Township supervisors install a private solar unit ordinance at their June 9 meeting.
Lebanon County DES launches preparedness awareness campaign
Lebanon County DES is conducting an emergency preparedness awareness campaign and urges residents to be ready for an emergency event.
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.
















