Lebanon community commemorates the two-year anniversary of Lt. William Lebo’s line-of-duty death with a memorial walk and service, highlighting his enduring impact on the city.
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N. Cornwall, N. Lebanon discuss 12-hour, 3-zone proposal for regional police pact
The North Cornwall and North Lebanon regional police development committee discussed proposed shifts and zones at a meeting Wednesday.
Heidelberg Township supervisors advertise 2024 road projects
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise 2024 road projects for bid at its meeting March 26.
‘Dark money’ groups would be forced to disclose how they spend on Pa.’s elections under advancing bill
Two bills would make small changes to the state’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, which put no limit on the amount of money donors can give candidates and political committees.
Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline
Election officials and policy advocates fear that Pennsylvania may struggle to comply with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, potentially leading to court intervention and challenges to the state’s election results.
Federal ruling could lead Pa. counties to reject 1000s of undated mail ballots
The full impact of the ruling is still up in the air while the parties who brought the case decide whether to appeal.
Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is in good shape, outlines plans going forward
In her annual State of the City Address, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello highlighted a decrease in serious crime, the city’s strong financial condition, and major improvement projects completed without tax hikes, while acknowledging ongoing housing shortage issues.
Will Lebanon County residents be in the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8?
A rare solar eclipse is coming to the skies on April 8 and, while Lebanon County residents won’t get the full effect, they’ll still get a pretty good show.
Restored Bible’s ties to President D.D. Eisenhower make it a county treasure
The 1717 Eisenhauer family Bible, linked to President Eisenhower, has been meticulously restored by Gettysburg-based conservator Maria Pukownik and returned to the Lebanon County Historical Society.
Parking at City Hall will be limited during improvements along Cumberland Street
Parking will be limited near City Hall during work on a streetscape improvement project on Cumberland Street.
B.R. Kreider & Sons acquires property at Evergreen Road & State Dr.; no plans yet
A fourth-generation, Manheim-based excavating and paving firm has acquired a property at Evergreen Road and State Drive, but does not have any immediate plans for developing it.
West Cornwall Twp. supervisors vote to acquire historic Quentin property
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a resolution Monday to acquire property at the corner of Zinns Mill Road and state Route 419 in Quentin for uses including public parking.
Lebanon City Council hears pitches for new uses of old buildings
Giving new life to vacant and under-utilized buildings was Lebanon City Council’s main focus at its monthly meeting on Monday evening, Mar. 25, and at its pre-council planning meeting on Thursday, Mar. 21.
Work to begin again soon on Wilhem Ave. & Cornwall Rd. intersection improvement
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that work will resume soon on the realignment of Wilhelm Avenue at Cornwall Road.
County officials raise concerns of Gov. Dick park ranger’s enforcement authority
Dr. David Eichler, the park ranger at Clarence Schock Memorial Park, has been asked to return a county-issued weapon and cease enforcement activities following a review of county policies and potential liability concerns.