The township is putting together a phasing plan for Wheatland Woods to do the walking path, entrance, and parking area. Supervisors also approved a paving project at Jackson Meadows that will introduce about 150 square yards of path.
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1000s of homeowners may be eligible for property tax reduction; 2025 deadline 3/1
Lebanon County officials report nearly 33,000 properties are approved for Pennsylvania’s Homestead Tax Exemption program, with another 13,700 potentially eligible properties identified ahead of the March 1 deadline.
Lebanon County seeks candidates for 300 local offices in 2025 election
Only 40 to 50 election petitions have been distributed after one week for Lebanon County’s 2025 municipal elections, prompting officials to call for more candidate participation before the March 11 filing deadline.
Lebanon County Commissioners approve second round of opioid funding request
Lebanon County officials plan to create two new programs to treat opioid addiction if a second round of funding is approved by Pennsylvania officials.
District judge removed from criminal cases due to charges against daughter
Local judges and prosecutors will not be part of a criminal prosecution against the daughter of a city magisterial district judge.
Republicans have a chance to transform the Pa. Supreme Court this year
Judicial retention elections in Pennsylvania are usually sleepy. But this year, Republicans say they’re going all in to unseat three Democratic Supreme Court justices.
Bethel Twp. officials grant waiver request for Bell & Evans cook plant project
Bell & Evans officials were granted a delay to construct a sidewalk/walking trail as required by Bethel Township ordinance as part of its planned cook plant along State Route 22 at Fredericksburg Road.
Road crews throughout Lebanon County tackle rough winter
On icy, windy nights, while most are asleep, road crews throughout Lebanon county spring into action to prepare roads for morning traffic.
North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors select sewage rates
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors selected a sewage rate from a study at its meeting Tuesday.
North Lebanon Township approves Lion’s Lake change order
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to a $26,439.40 change order for the Lion’s Lake rehabilitation project at its meeting Monday.
Lebanon County Senior Public Defender Light announces run for district attorney
North Cornwall Township resident Michael Light II will oppose fellow Republican and incumbent District Attorney Pier Hess Graf in the May primary election.
Swatara Township moves to prepare bids for paving, oil and chip projects
Kenbrook Road will be oiled and chipped and the southern end of Old Route 22, Chestnut Street, and part of South Lancaster Street will be paved.
Union Twp. discusses culvert projects, street sweeping, new alarm system
Both the street sweeping and culvert projects will take place when the weather turns.
Considering a run for office? Now’s the time to circulate a petition for the primary
Anyone who has been pondering a run for public office should consider this a good time to make that impulse a reality.
Lebanon County fire and emergency services receive $550k in state grants
More than three dozen Lebanon County fire and EMS services will split over $550,000 received through the 2024-25 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
















