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.
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.
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.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 5
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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.
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.
Transit, education expected to headline Shapiro’s 2024 Pa. budget address
Proposals to restructure Pennsylvania’s higher education system and boost public transit funding are expected to be centerpieces of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s upcoming Feb. 6 budget address.
Democracy depends on poll workers, says Secretary of State at library event
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt emphasized the crucial role of poll workers in ensuring the functioning of democracy at a poll worker awareness event at the Lebanon Community Library.
Tom Long retires as North Cornwall Township manager after 27 years
Tom Long is officially retiring Feb. 5 after working full-time with North Cornwall for 27 years.
Bill to rename 8th Street post office for fallen police officer passes in U.S. House
A bill designating Lebanon’s 8th Street post office in honor of city police Lt. William D. Lebo has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data
After over a year of data collection, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank released its 2023 Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping report Jan. 18.
Gov. Shapiro is pitching more funding for Pa.’s struggling transit systems
Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.
Local court decision halts N. Annville solar farm; one party vows to appeal
A developer’s plan for an 858-acre solar energy farm in North Annville Township suffered a setback on Jan. 26 when a local judge denied its request for a conditional use under the township’s zoning law.
N. Cornwall, N. Lebanon agree to 50/50 split for proposed regional police charter
Representatives from North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships informally agreed to a 50/50 apportionment split for the proposed regional police charter in a meeting Jan. 25.