The Lebanon County NAACP filed a complaint with Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Disciplinary Board after District Attorney Pier Hess Graf was reported to have said she hoped a reporter “burns in a fire.”
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Avian flu detected at commercial poultry farm in Lebanon County, ag dept. says
At least one commercial poultry farm in Lebanon County is now dealing with an outbreak of avian flu.
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Lebanon County Commissioner Mike Kuhn to have hip surgery
Lebanon County Commissioner Mike Kuhn will have surgery the week of Feb. 17 to repair wear and tear caused by leading an active lifestyle.
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Jackson Township takes steps to repair East Main Avenue Bridge
The bridge is still safe to use, but a 2023 report suggested fixing the scour and adding rock protection to help avoid future bank erosion.
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The BearCat is a beast in the arsenal of Lebanon County law enforcement
The 17,550-pound BearCat, named Unit 121 in honor of fallen Lebanon police Lt. William Lebo, provides Lebanon County law enforcement with enhanced tactical capabilities while also appearing at community events.
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Shapiro renews calls for legal weed, regulated skill games in budget that would send $526M to poorest schools
The governor’s latest budget pitch would send an additional $290 million to the state’s public transit agencies, invest more in a new student-teacher stipend, and more.
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Lack of Senate support could again sink Shapiro’s call for Pa. to legalize weed
A legalization bill needs to win majority support from an 11-person state Senate committee. Just 3 members are publicly on board.
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Lebanon cafe owner joins mayoral race, pledges community-first approach
Lebanon cafe owner Damian Vargas, 32, has joined the Republican primary race for mayor, challenging incumbent Sherry Capello and photographer Scott Church.
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Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosts ‘how to run for office’ seminar
The Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosted an informative seminar Thursday on how to run for local office.
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Rep. Russ Diamond moves to Substack, blogs support for 5 new legislative bills
State Rep. Russ Diamond has made a move to Substack, a social media platform that gives users an opportunity to share their thoughts on a variety of topics, and in a longer form than is common on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook.
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Middle Creek prohibits access for snow geese viewing due to avian flu concerns
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area announced Monday that effective Tuesday, Feb. 4, public access will be prohibited in the areas of the preserve commonly used for viewing the annual mass migration of snow geese and other birds.
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PA National Guard’s 3622nd unit deploys from Fort Indiantown Gap to Middle East
More than 140 Pennsylvania National Guard 3622nd unit members were deployed to the Middle East for one year to serve in Task Force Spartan.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Supervisors, engineers, developer work together to address stormwater runoff
West Cornwall Township supervisors held a workshop meeting to address stormwater runoff issues raised by local property owners.
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East Hanover Township supervisors approve zoning changes
Following a public hearing, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a zoning ordinance and map amendment at its meeting Monday.
