The governor’s latest budget pitch would send an additional $290 million to the state’s public transit agencies, invest more in a new student-teacher stipend, and more.
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Lack of Senate support could again sink Shapiro’s call for Pa. to legalize weed
A legalization bill needs to win majority support from an 11-person state Senate committee. Just 3 members are publicly on board.
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Lebanon cafe owner joins mayoral race, pledges community-first approach
Lebanon cafe owner Damian Vargas, 32, has joined the Republican primary race for mayor, challenging incumbent Sherry Capello and photographer Scott Church.
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Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosts ‘how to run for office’ seminar
The Lebanon County Bureau of Elections hosted an informative seminar Thursday on how to run for local office.
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Rep. Russ Diamond moves to Substack, blogs support for 5 new legislative bills
State Rep. Russ Diamond has made a move to Substack, a social media platform that gives users an opportunity to share their thoughts on a variety of topics, and in a longer form than is common on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook.
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Middle Creek prohibits access for snow geese viewing due to avian flu concerns
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area announced Monday that effective Tuesday, Feb. 4, public access will be prohibited in the areas of the preserve commonly used for viewing the annual mass migration of snow geese and other birds.
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PA National Guard’s 3622nd unit deploys from Fort Indiantown Gap to Middle East
More than 140 Pennsylvania National Guard 3622nd unit members were deployed to the Middle East for one year to serve in Task Force Spartan.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Supervisors, engineers, developer work together to address stormwater runoff
West Cornwall Township supervisors held a workshop meeting to address stormwater runoff issues raised by local property owners.
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East Hanover Township supervisors approve zoning changes
Following a public hearing, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve a zoning ordinance and map amendment at its meeting Monday.
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Palmyra Borough Council okays road closure for May food truck festival
The 10th annual TruckTrek will be on Saturday, May 10. West Cherry Street from South Railroad Street to South Mark Street will be closed on that day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Heidelberg Township seeks feedback on burning ordinance
Having received complaints from residents on irresponsible burning, the Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors is seeking feedback from residents so it can pursue revisions to the township’s burning ordinance.
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Legal weed, more money for Pa.’s poorest schools will likely be in Shapiro’s budget pitch
Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to reuse ideas from his first two years in office that have yet to win enough support in the legislature.
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Route 72 bridge at Swatara Creek named after former state Senator Dave Arnold
Route 72 bridge over the Swatara Creek was named after former Lebanon County district attorney and state senator Dave Arnold at a dedication ceremony on Jan. 29.
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Lebanon City Council hears updates on Coleman Memorial Park project
The connector trail to Union Canal Tunnel Park is currently under construction. David Funk, chair of the Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees, said the trail is already roughed in and will be paved, weather permitting, in the spring.
