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State advisory committee releases plan for historic public defense money
The committee announced the plan for how counties of all sizes will be able to request their portion of the historic $7.5 million investment of state money.
Annville silo collapse leaves one dead
First responders from across Central Pennsylvania responded to a silo collapse in Annville Saturday morning, which left one person dead.
Heidelberg Township supervisors review the first draft of new nuisance ordinance
Heidelberg Township is considering implementing an ordinance defining nuisances such as dumping junk, free-roaming animals on streets or private property not belonging to the animal’s owner, and extended periods of noise at night, all of which would be enforceable by the township.
PennDOT says it’s evaluating if more signage is needed for bridge project
PennDOT said Thursday, April 25, that it is evaluating the situation at the project in Frog’s Hollow replacing the Route 72 bridge over the Swatara Creek to determine if more signage is needed and how additional signage can be most effective.
Route 72 bridge replacement begins, one span over Swatara Creek is already down
Work began Monday, April 22, on the replacement of the Route 72 bridge in Frog’s Hollow over the Swatara Creek.
North Lebanon Township supervisors approve Mt. Pleasant subdivision plans
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Mt. Pleasant Ventures’ Estates at Hearthside preliminary subdivision plan at its Monday meeting.
Local coroner death investigations down in 2023; suicide, drug ODs remain steady
Deaths investigated by the county coroner’s office in 2023 was down for the third consecutive year.
Lebanon County sets sights on treatment programs for opioid and other addictions
Lebanon County has added two treatment programs to assist individuals struggling for opioid and other addictions.
Voting runs smoothly despite ballot goof; Russ Diamond wins in 102nd district race
Lebanon County election official explains duplicate ballot snafu, says election ran smoothly across the county’s 60 precincts.
Lebanon County 2024 primary election results
Here are the results from the 2024 municipal primary election, according to the latest summary data from Lebanon County.
Trust among veteran patients in Lebanon VAMC rises to 95.4%, up 3.1% since 2018
The Department of Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that the trust of veterans in the Lebanon VAMC has risen to the highest level ever, reaching 95.4 percent in 2023.
City of Lebanon deploys AI tech to assess condition of roads and highway signs
The City of Lebanon has deployed artificial intelligence to assess the condition of nearly 100 miles of roadway and its 1,600 signs.
Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out
Despite a surge in federal investment for high-speed internet access and the approval of over $200 million in grants to internet service providers in Pennsylvania, the impending end of the ACP could hinder efforts to ensure affordable service for all residents.