Lawmakers are resuming their debate over legalizing recreational marijuana. To do it, they have to navigate industry interests, meet restorative justice goals, and more.
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Trump pardon: Leo Bozell IV released, case against Joseph Fischer dismissed
With President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon of “all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,” the last of the Lebanon County residents to face prosecution over January 6 have seen their cases dismissed or sentences commuted.
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Timbers granted expanded hours and retail sale of microdistillery liquors
At a South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) meeting Jan. 16, the board unanimously agreed to grant several variances requested by the Timbers Restaurant and rejected another.
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Will it or won’t it happen? Historic Old Annville Day 2025 is up in the air
A denial of a traffic rerouting request for Historic Old Annville Day has called into question whether the event will be held this June.
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Lebanon County Register of Wills seeks Republican nomination for third term
The Lebanon County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court has announced his bid for a third term in office.
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Lebanon mayor Sherry Capello seeks fifth term, touts decade without tax hikes
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello announced her bid for a fifth term Tuesday, highlighting a decade of no tax increases and improved public safety during her tenure.
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Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
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Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from citizens about the Lakefront Text Amendment.
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Dangerous intersection in N. Annville Twp. set for safety improvements in 2026
A projected $2.03 million, one-year roadway safety improvement project is slated to begin in North Annville Township at dangerous and heavily traveled intersection in late-September 2026.
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Lebanon city solicits bids for dog park at Coleman Memorial Park; first in county
Lebanon city has posted plans and a project manual on PennBid to solicit vendor proposals for construction of a dog park at Coleman Memorial Park.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
Mount Gretna residents should put their 2025 parking passes on their cars, as the borough council advised the Cornwall Police to start looking for vehicles without one to issue a $50 parking fine.
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City of Lebanon Authority reorganizes, retains 2024 board leadership
Action was light at the City of Lebanon Authority’s first board meeting of 2025 Monday but included board reorganization.
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Lebanon County Commissioners certify 2025 ag preservation program funding
Lebanon County Commissioners certified the county’s contribution to the farmland preservation program for 2025 at their Jan. 16 meeting.
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Lebanon County DES issues Code Blue Alert for bone-chilling cold Jan. 19-24
The Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services has issued a Code Blue Alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. to Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m.
