Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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South Annville Township supervisors finalize 2024 budget; no tax increase
At their recent meeting, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 budget, a revised maintenance bond for Mayapple Phase 1, and the Southgate Sewer Planning Module.
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City of Lebanon Authority increases water, sewer rates effective April 1
Water and sewer customers of the City of Lebanon Authority will see a 5-percent rate increase on both bills starting in April.
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Daycare center asks court for property tax exemption, taxing bodies opposed
Cornwall Children’s Center, a daycare facility, is seeking tax exemption for its property, arguing its status as a charitable organization, a claim disputed by Lebanon County and the Cornwall-Lebanon School District.
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Shapiro administration cancels $10.7 million contract for Pa. voter roll system upgrade
The Pa. Department of State has canceled its contract with KNOWiNK for an upgrade to the state voter roll management system. The change will not impact the 2024 election.
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A mix of reform-minded and tough-on-crime justice bills are now law in Pa.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro has signed a sweeping mix of criminal justice bills, which include probation changes and a measure cracking down on Philly transit crimes.
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Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ends as legislature agrees to boost child care tax credit, fund public defense
The Pennsylvania legislature resolves budget impasse, funding several new programs and excluding others, marking the end of months-long negotiations between the Democratic-controlled state House and Republican-controlled state Senate.
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S. Londonderry supervisors pass 2024 budget, hear pedestrian safety concerns
Amid unanimous approval of the 2024 budget, South Londonderry Township supervisors heard from residents urging for improved pedestrian safety, with suggestions including federal grant applications and the formation of a volunteer action committee.
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U.S. Supreme Court will hear appeal of ex local cop charged with January 6 crimes
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from former cop Joseph Fischer, charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, to decide if a key obstruction charge will be dismissed or included in his trial.
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Cornwall Borough Council schedules public hearing for Byler amendment
Byler Holdings’ fast-tracked zoning amendment, aimed at enabling PRL Industries to lease land for manufacturing, will be discussed at a public hearing scheduled by Cornwall Borough Council for Jan. 2.
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Pa. introduces new rules for hunters to limit spread of chronic wasting disease
Pennsylvania has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.
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N. Annville supervisors approve firing range ordinance, table fire service tax
The December meeting for the North Annville Township Board of Supervisors featured discussions regarding the firing range ordinance, fire service tax and biosolid use.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors adopt 2024 budget with no tax increase
West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2024 budget Monday, Dec. 11, that keeps property taxes at their current rate of 1.25 mills.
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Governor Josh Shapiro’s tumultuous first year: A look at the highs and lows
The Democrat, who is believed to have higher political aspirations, struggled at times to advance priorities through Harrisburg’s ideologically divided legislature.
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Blotter: Terroristic threats, criminal mischief, retail theft, vehicle crashes
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County​.
