Public provided a glimpse of healthcare services at the county’s correctional facility during the Jan. 4 commissioner meeting.
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Local author self-publishes his first children’s book
Local author Brenton Weidman’s self-published first book is available on Amazon.
Middle Creek migrations are expected sooner, but fewer snow geese are likely
Warmer winters are causing snow geese to migrate earlier, according to the PA Game Commission, so Middle Creek will reopen for the season a little sooner than usual. However, the number of winged visitors to the local lake are expected to continue to decline.
School funding, permitting at top of Pa. legislature’s 2024 agenda
Looming over the legislature is a nearly year-old court ruling that declared the state’s education funding system to be unconstitutionally inequitable and ordered lawmakers to correct it.
As snow starts to fall, PennDOT imposes speed reductions on I-81, I-83, & SR 322
In response to a now-arriving winter storm, PennDOT has imposed temporary speed limit reductions across the region, including on I-81, I-83, and Route 322.
Pa. medical marijuana cards and anxiety: What the research says
Anxiety disorders are the leading reason doctors approve patients for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, even though the evidence that cannabis or its compounds are an effective treatment for them is limited and mixed.
Cornwall council unanimously adopts adopts Byler manufacturing amendment
The Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to adopt Ordinance #1-2023, a slightly modified version of a zoning text amendment put forward by Byler Holdings, at its reorganization meeting Tuesday following a public hearing.
Fort Indiantown Gap tightens security at main access point; compliant ID required
As of Jan. 16, entry into the Pennsylvania National Guard base at Fort Indiantown Gap will be a little more secure.
Post office officials are in negotiations for a lease for a new post office in Ono
Fourteen months after postal service delivery suddenly ended in Ono, there are signs it may return in the future.
Cornwall Borough Council appoints Nathan Walmer to fill Al Brandt’s seat
Cornwall Borough Council agreed to appoint local business-owner Nathan Walmer to council at December’s meeting.
An overview of the final South Londonderry Township 2024 budget
At their December meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 budget. Here’s LebTown’s look into the budget.
State Rep. Russ Diamond announces bid for re-election to 102nd state House seat
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) announced Jan. 2 that he will seek re-election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, representing Lebanon County, in 2024.
Air Methods will relocate WellFlight Lancaster base to county 911 Center
Further details have been shared regarding Colorado-based Air Methods’ plans for utilizing its recently-signed lease of helipad space and offices at the county’s new 911 Center.
Lebanon Transit to modify nine routes in 2024, following survey and transit study
Lebanon Transit’s 2024 route modifications will include the removal of the Hollywood Casino stop, increased service to popular destinations like Lebanon Walmart and Lebanon Plaza, and adjustments to avoid train delays.
Lebanon County Commissioners hold 2024 organizational meeting
Lebanon County Commissioners conducted their organizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to make committee appointments and set their 2024 public meeting schedule.