Following the retirement of former township manager Tom Long, the North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to promote public works director Justin Thompson to the position at its meeting Tuesday.
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Annville Twp. commissioners approve drop-off center rules, police substation
Annville Township’s Board of Commissioners discussed Drop-Off Center updates, approval for the police substation, and upcoming events on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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Lebanon city, Expo Center, & businesses seek millions in development grants
The Lebanon Valley Expo Center, the City of Lebanon, and two local businesses have applied to the commonwealth’s Office of Budget for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants to help fund Lebanon County projects.
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Funding and rail trail completion push S. 22nd Street bridge project to 2026 start
The replacement of the S. 22nd Street Bridge, initially planned for a 2024 start, is now expected to begin in 2026.
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Flawed claims fueled backlash against tool meant to improve voter roll accuracy
A Spotlight PA / Votebeat investigation found that flawed claims fueled a backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.
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Pa. could wipe out up to $400M in medical debt under proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro
Under a new Pennsylvania budget proposal, $4 million could potentially wipe out $400 million of medical debt for the state’s poorest citizens.
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Cornwall planning board seeks public comment on ‘Lake Resort’ amendment
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to distribute the Lake Resort Community Text Amendment, recently submitted by Cornwall Properties, to the public at its meeting Monday.
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Opinions vary on use of drop box for mail-in ballots in Lebanon County
Five residents shared their opinions on the county’s drop box, which had been used to gather mail-in ballots since 2020. LebTown also spoke with local state legislators about the issue.
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Ninkovich LLC seeks double transfer of license; Palmyra to hold Feb. 13 hearing
Palmyra Borough Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 to again consider a request for transferring a liquor license owned by Ninkovich LLC to 1 East Main Street.
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Diamond introduces bill to provide amnesty for COVID-19 infractions
A bill has been introduced by Lebanon County state Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) which would provide amnesty for disciplinary actions related to COVID-19 protocols.
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Shapiro pitches legal cannabis, regulated skill games in budget that bumps education spending by $2.2B
The $48.3 billion plan represents a departure for first-term Gov. Josh Shapiro, who last year proposed to keep spending relatively flat.
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Lebanon Transit shares planned route changes; see changes side-by-side here
Lebanon Transit is planning to make changes to nine of its transit routes this year to better accommodate riders. The transit authority recently shared graphics of the planned changes, which we have embedded side-by-side here.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 5
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Commissioners approve funding for senior meals, bus sale on packed agenda
The county’s aging agency presented several items to Lebanon County Commissioners, including numerous contract amendments and the requested sale of an old bus.
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Pennsylvania’s drug laws complicate funding for syringe services programs
Billions of dollars are coming to states to help them respond to the opioid epidemic, but Pennsylvania’s drug paraphernalia law is creating conflict.
